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Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

Tuesday, August 12 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city’s police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city’s mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation’s capital.The Republican president, who said he was formally declaring... Read More.

Ponca City Police Dept. Explain New Layout/Rules of Grand Ave.

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Ponca City PD understands that adjustments take time. However, they aske citizens to please utilize the new traffic layout on Grand Ave. correctly.Grand Ave. is now a three lane roadway, from 14th St. to Ash St. One lane is for eastbound traffic, one is for westbound traffic and the center lane is for left turns. Turning... Read More.

Oklahoma’s big bucks: Hunting & fishing license overhaul pays off with $4.8 million boost

Monday, August 11 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife is already seeing a big return on revamping its hunting and fishing license system.Senate Bill 941 went into effect July 1, 2024, adjusting the licenses people can get in Oklahoma for recreational hunting and fishing. It reduced the number of licenses from 64 to 47.SB 941... Read More.

Ponca City High School Welcomes Students for Schedule Pick-Up

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City High School is pleased to announce the schedule pick-up days for the 2025‑2026 school year: Monday, August 11 Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedules from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to collect their schedules from: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.... Read More.

Oklahoma students invited to name snowplows in unique ODOT contest starting August 11

Monday, August 11 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is launching its first-ever Snowplow Naming Contest, inviting students from kindergarten through 12th grade across the state to participate.The contest, which begins on August 11, offers students the opportunity to name 24 snowplows in ODOT's winter fleet.Participants stand a chance to win prize packages, and... Read More.

Drummond fights against federal overreach in immigration enforcement

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect Oklahoma's right to secure its communities through immigration law enforcement. He and a coalition of 22 attorneys general are asking a federal appeals court to overturn a decision that stopped Texas from enforcing its own immigration law. A federal judge recently blocked a Texas... Read More.

Roe and Cantrell Selected for National Health Policy Fellowship

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, were selected to join the 2025 class of the Milbank Fellows Program, a national initiative that supports state leaders working to improve health outcomes across the country.The representatives are among just 24 policymakers nationwide chosen for the yearlong fellowship. Both lawmakers serve... Read More.

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa

Monday, August 11 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.The auction, which closes Sept. 10, comes as President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Russian... Read More.

Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 08/11/2025

Sunday, August 10 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS08/1108/1208/1308/1408/15Meals on WheelsSpaghetti & MeatballsTossed SaladVegetableBread StickDessert Pork Loin Roast w/SauceCornbread StuffingGlazed CarrotsDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken Fried ChickenMashed PotatoesVegetableDessert

Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. Appoints Shelley Bierschank Executive Director

Saturday, August 9 by Preservation Oklahoma

Preservation Oklahoma is pleased to announce Shelley Bierschank as its new Executive Director, effective July 9th, 2025. Shelley brings a deep, lifelong passion for history and place, most recently serving as the Museum Director of the historic Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion.In addition to managing the use and tours of the mansion, she has... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 08/08/2025

Saturday, August 9 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CS-2025-00478 08/08/2025 BLACK, TIFFANY NICOLE Defendant SONNY CANNON AUTO PLAZA INC vs. BLACK, TIFFANY NICOLE BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CV-2025-00077 08/08/2025 BRIAN T. HERMANSON, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Defendant JOHNSTON, JAYCEE EUGENE vs. PONCA CITY POLICE DEPT et alKay CS-2025-00482 08/08/2025 CKS PRIME INVESTMENTS LLC Plaintiff CKS PRIME INVESTMENTS LLC vs. DEAN, SAMUEL HAROLD BREACH OF CONTRACTKay SC-2025-00538 08/08/2025 CLARK, CANDICE Defendant SUN LOAN... Read More.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario

Saturday, August 9 by The Associated Press

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally on Thursday at Hamilton Stadium.Horwath also announced the Oklahoma City star will have a street named after him after capping an epic season by leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to... Read More.