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Life Saving Award Given to PCPD Sergeant Hughes

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Police Department held it’s annual awards banquet on February 28th. Sergeant Rob Hughes was awarded the Life Saving Award for his services this past fall.As Sergeant Hughes investigated a separate incident in a Ponca City neighborhood, he heard what he believed were gunshots in the area. Sergeant Hughes walked the area... Read More.

Super Bowl Halftime Performer ‘Banned for Life’ After Waving Flag for Palestine, Sudan

Tuesday, February 11 by TNND

NEW ORLEANS (TNND) — A backup performer in Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans is "banned for life" from all NFL events after staging a protest, according to the league.Viral video circulating social media shows an individual in black holding a flag reading "Sudan" and "Gaza” during the halftime show. The flag was... Read More.

Sentenced To Life Without Parole: Former Cleveland County Deputy Vaughn Cannon

Wednesday, December 11 by Ponca City Now

CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. – Vaughn Cannon, a former Cleveland County Deputy, appeared in court on Dec. 10, 2024, for a plea and sentencing hearing after being charged with the first-degree murder of his wife, Jordan Pyle, a fellow deputy. Cannon was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Before the sentencing,... Read More.

Fatal Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Kaw City

Friday, August 18 by Lyman James

A tragic collision occurred earlier today, August 18, 2023, at approximately 9:11 AM on State Highway 11 and Acker Hill Road, within the city limits of Kaw City in Kay County. The incident involved a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup, resulting in the fatality of the motorcycle's rider.The victim... Read More.

Ponca City man given life in prison for child pornography

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

Robert Casey Goldman, 33, Ponca City, entered a no contest plea in Kay County District Court to aggravated possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography.He was sentenced to life in prison with all but 30 years suspended and ordered to register as a sex offender.For backstory, Wichita Police contacted OSBI on June... Read More.

Wildcat Academy Students Learn Life Skills From Local Volunteer

Friday, February 21 by Lyman James

The students at PCPS Wildcat Academy are learning life skills from local volunteer Sean Searle. He comes to the school every Thursday and teachings life skills to students. Sean says he volunteers his time to help the students deal with relationships, faith, money, careers, etc. Pictured Top Right: Mary Rathbun and Sean SearlePictured Top... Read More.

Fatal Collision In Payne County Claims Life Of Stillwater Man

Monday, December 30 by Lyman James

STILLWATER - One man is dead after a fatal collision occurred at 5:51 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 51 4.7 miles east of Stillwater. in Payne County.Jonathon Wayne Sain, 45, of Stillwater was driving a 2012 Mazda 5 eastbound in the inside westbound lane of State Highway 51. Sain then struck a westbound-travelling 2008... Read More.

Kay County Courthouse Gives Luis Frias Life Without Parole

Friday, March 29 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - Sources have confirmed that the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk on Friday Afternoon ruled that Luis Frias, a man who murdered his wife Janett Reyna in Blackwell in August 2013, has received life without parole and an additional 10 years for Conspiracy to commit murder. Reyna's friend Monique Hudson said from the... Read More.