Five UC Students Earn NWOSU Degrees

Five University Center students were among the one hundred three graduates receiving degrees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fall Commencement. The ceremony took place on Sunday, December 7, in the Fellers Family Auditorium in Herod Hall on NWOSU’s Alva campus. UC graduates included Kim Scholey (Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction), Jadyn Benton (Bachelor... Read More.

Congratulations to Ponca City Energy

The Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma, Inc. (MESO) has honored Ponca City Energy, the city’s electric utility department, with its annual Safety Award. Ponca City Energy earned recognition for its steadfast commitment to maintaining a safe working environment. In 2024, the department’s 24-person team logged nearly 50,000 work hours with only one reportable incident —... Read More.
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Serving Families, Protecting Taxpayers By: Representative Molly Jenkins

As we enter this holiday season, my legislative work has kept me quite busy. Recently, I took action on a very different issue that speaks to accountability and openness in government. I sent a formal request to Attorney General Gentner Drummond asking for an opinion on whether the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board violated the Open... Read More.

Drummond announces capture of alleged kidnapper on 10 Most Wanted list

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced authorities have arrested an alleged kidnapper on his office’s 10 Most Wanted list. The U.S. Marshals Metro Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) of the Western District of Oklahoma apprehended Carlos Uribe yesterday morning in southeast Oklahoma City. Uribe, 27, was wanted for a kidnapping in Cleveland County. Drummond... Read More.

OU professors request explanation for graduate assistant’s suspension

NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma chapter of the American Association of University Professors has requested the university to explain why they put a graduate teaching assistant on administrative leave. The group is asking the university to reinstate Mel Curth, who was placed on leave after giving a student whose essay mentioned... Read More.
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House passes defense bill to set Pentagon budget and raise troop pay

FILE - The Department of Defense seal is seen on the podium in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon on Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File) Kevin Wolf/AP The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 12/10/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CS-2025-00676 12/10/2025 4 AR 15 RIFLE MAGS Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. ANDERSON AR 15 et al SEIZURE & FORFEITURE Kay SC-2025-00860 12/10/2025 ALLISON, PAMELA GAIL Defendant PONCA FINANCE vs. ALLISON, PAMELA GAIL MONEY JUDGMENT Kay CS-2025-00676 12/10/2025 ANDERSON AR 15 Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. ANDERSON... Read More.
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PCPD Receives Ten Thousand Dollar Donation for “Shop With A Cop” Program

Ponca City Police Dept. would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brenda with 1st Class Estate Sales in Ponca City. For the second year in a row, Brenda has donated $10,000.00 to the Ponca City Police Department's Shop with a Cop Program. The entire program is funded by donations and Brenda's continued support enables... Read More.

AUTUMN LEAF COLLECTION 2025–2026

The City of Ponca City’s annual Autumn Leaf Collection program will run through January 23, 2026. Residents who want their leaves collected are asked to follow these guidelines: Bagged Leaves: Residents who want their leaves collected are asked to follow these guidelines: Bagged Leaves: Place bagged leaves in your regular refuse pickup area. They will be collected... Read More.