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REAL ID enforcement begins May 7: What travelers need to know

Wednesday, May 7 by News 9

The deadline for REAL ID enforcement is just one day away, and travelers without one could face major disruptions at airports starting tomorrow.Beginning May 7, a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card will be required to board domestic flights and enter certain federal buildings. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says travelers who do not... Read More.

Representative Molly Jenkins, Common-Sense Legislative Accountability

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

One of our most important responsibilities at the Capitol is ensuring that state agencies follow the proper process when crafting their rules. This session, we’re taking a hard look at more than 5,600 pages of administrative rules. That’s a mountain of red tape that impacts everything from how agencies operate to how Oklahomans live... Read More.

Stacy Drake to stand trial in Oklahoma double homicide linked to nationwide killing spree

Wednesday, May 7 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Stacy Lee Drake, suspect in four murders in multiple states, was back in an Oklahoma courtroom Tuesday for a second and final day of preliminary hearings. The court reviewed evidence in a double murder case that has gripped Sequoyah County for nearly a year. Victims' Families Push for Justice Drake is charged with... Read More.

Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 to be held on Friday, May 16

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.New this year the seating will be on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating will take place. Anyone who reserves a spot early... Read More.

Drummond joins 24-state coalition challenging Vermont climate law

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is joining a 24-state coalition in a legal challenge against Vermont's new Climate Superfund Act, which Drummond says threatens Oklahoma's energy industry and economic stability.The coalition argues that the law, which targets fossil fuel companies for greenhouse gas emissions dating back to... Read More.

Oklahoman’s receiving text messages claiming to be from a recruiter with job offer

Wednesday, May 7 by Fox23

People are getting text messages claiming to be from a recruiter with a great job offer.It's flattering when someone reaches out to you to offer what sounds like a great job. That's what's happening in a recent round of text messages being sent out by scammers to people across Green Country.One version of the... Read More.

Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison to house ‘America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’

Wednesday, May 7 by CBS News

President Trump said he is directing his administration to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on an island off San Francisco, California.In a post on his Truth Social site, Mr. Trump wrote that, "For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent and repeat Criminal... Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Signed by Governor

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, Tuesday thanked the governor for signing into a law a bill that adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes requiring an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted now... Read More.

Bill to Protect Juvenile Detainees from Exploitation Heads to Governor’s Desk

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to strengthen protections for youth in state custody by requiring mandatory reporting of sexual misconduct in juvenile facilities has passed the Legislature and is now headed to the governor for consideration.Senate Bill 870, authored by Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, establishes the Accountability, Transparency and... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/05/2025

Tuesday, May 6 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00107 05/05/2025 A DOMESTIC CORP. Defendant HARRISON, DEBORAH et al vs. BAPTIST HEALTHCARE OF OKLAHOMA, LLC et al NEGLIGENCEKay CJ-2025-00105 05/05/2025 A MISSOURI LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC et al vs. MCCOMBS, VICKY et al FORECLOSUREKay CJ-2025-00108 05/05/2025 ACORD TRANSPORTATION, INC Defendant JACK, LAURIE et al vs. WILSON PROPANE INC. et al NEGLIGENCEKay CJ-2025-00107 05/05/2025 AN INDIVIDUAL Plaintiff HARRISON,... Read More.

Police Logs 05/05/2025

Tuesday, May 6 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.

Ponca City Wildcats Esports Overwatch 2 Team is going to OKSE State

Tuesday, May 6 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Wildcats Esports Overwatch 2 Team is going to OKSE State.The Overwatch 2 team battled through a tough playoff bracket of 8 different teams. They played a minimum of 2 games per team leading to a 7-5 victory in playoffs. This has landed them the number 3 seed going into the OKSE State... Read More.