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Oklahoma Rep. Brian Hill announces bid for lieutenant governor’s race

Friday, September 5 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Rep. Brian Hill (R-District 47) has announced his bid to run for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026.Hill, a Mustang native, has served in the State House of Representatives since 2018.Hill says he is focused on growing the economy, protecting values and making Oklahoma the best place to live, work and... Read More.

Man charged in Texas ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting of 11-year-old held on $1M bond

Friday, September 5 by TNND

HOUSTON (TNND) — The man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy in Houston while he was playing a prank received a $1 million bond on Wednesday.Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, was charged with murder on Tuesday after he allegedly shot Julian Guzman in the back while he was... Read More.

INDIVIDUAL STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS – OPEN HOUSE Ponca City Development Codes Update

Thursday, September 4 by Ponca City Now

The City of Ponca City has retained the services of Freese and Nichols consultants to oversee and prepare an updated Development Code for the City. The 16-month project kicks off on Thursday, September 11, 2025 with individual stakeholder interviews conducted during the day in the Commission Chamber at City Hall, followed by an Open... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/03/2025

Thursday, September 4 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00596 09/03/2025 ANDERSON, BRANDON Plaintiff ANDERSON, BRANDON vs. REDLEAF, JULIE FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00595 09/03/2025 BARRILLEAUX, BLAKE Defendant SCHAFER, COLTON RANDALL vs. BARRILLEAUX, BLAKE FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay SC-2025-00597 09/03/2025 BIG COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK Plaintiff BIG COUNTRY MOBILE HOME PARK vs. CLARK, CODY FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay CJ-2025-00195 09/03/2025 BRENDEN V. FORD A/K/A BRENDEN VON FORD Defendant LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING,... Read More.

Police Logs 09/02/2025 to 09/03/2025

Thursday, September 4 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

OSU Kappa Sigma Fraternity removed from campus after alleged hazing violations

Thursday, September 4 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. -The Gamma-Psi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Oklahoma State University has been removed from campus and had its charter withdrawn by the international fraternity following an investigation into alleged alcohol and hazing violations.OSU statement on the investigation: "This spring, the university was made aware... Read More.

Oklahoma woman seeks early release for murder of abuser under new domestic violence law

Thursday, September 4 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — “I was constantly afraid for my life,” April Wilkens said about the two years leading up to the night in April 1998 when she shot and killed her former fiancé, Terry Carlton, in his midtown Tulsa home.The abuse Wilkens described is documented in three protective order filings,... Read More.

Man charged with murder after 11-year-old boy shot playing ‘ding dong ditch’

Thursday, September 4 by TNND

HOUSTON (TNND) — A suspect has been charged with murder after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the back on Saturday while playing "ding dong ditch" in a Houston neighborhood.Leon Gonzalo Jr., 42, was booked on Tuesday morning into the Harris County Jail, according to the Houston Police... Read More.

Nation’s largest teachers’ unions pouring millions into leftwing groups; report reveals

Thursday, September 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — According to a new report from conservative watchdog group 'Defending Education,' the nation's two largest teachers' unions have poured tens of millions of dollars into far-left political organizations. The group looked at about two years worth of contributions (2022-2024) from the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers, finding the... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/02/2025

Wednesday, September 3 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CS-2025-00502 09/02/2025 ALVARADO, CARLA DIAZ Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BOARD OF REGENTS FOR NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE vs. ALVARADO, CARLA DIAZ INDEBTEDNESSKay CS-2025-00512 09/02/2025 BOYD, JON S. Defendant PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC vs. BOYD, JON S. INDEBTEDNESSKay CS-2025-00505 09/02/2025 BROYLES, KATI Defendant PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES vs. BROYLES, KATI INDEBTEDNESSKay CS-2025-00511 09/02/2025 CASEY, MCKENZIE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BOARD OF... Read More.

Police Logs 09/01/2025

Wednesday, September 3 by Ponca City Now

Public Notice: Utility Billing Scam Alert

Wednesday, September 3 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

The City of Ponca City has received multiple reports from utility customers regarding a potential phone scam. Several individuals have reported being contacted by a male caller—described as having a Middle Eastern accent—who claimed to be from the Ponca City Utility Billing Department and requested payment over the phone.This issue came to light as... Read More.