Loss of FEMA Program Spells Disaster for Hundreds of Communities and Their Projects

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The textile mills that once served as the backbone of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, have long been shuttered, and officials believed federal money would be key to the town’s overdue revitalization. They hoped an improved stormwater drainage system and secured electrical wires — funded through a program to help communities... Read More.

OSU suffers 71-61 loss to Baylor

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jeremy Roach scored 21 points, Norchad Omier had a double-double, and Baylor beat Oklahoma State 71-61 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.Baylor used a 12-0 run to take a 41-29 lead with 14:12 remaining. Roach scored eight points that included back-to-back 3s during the stretch.Oklahoma State pulled... Read More.

OSU suffers 96-64 loss to No. 23 Kansas

By DAVID SMALE Associated PressLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and four other Jayhawks scored at least 14 as No. 23 Kansas demolished Oklahoma State 96-64 on Saturday.The Jayhawks (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) used a well-rounded offensive attack and held the Cowboys to almost 30 points below their... Read More.
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OU suffers narrow loss to LSU in final 20 seconds

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Cam Carter had a four-point play and a three-point play in the final 20 seconds to rally LSU, leading to an 82-79 outcome on Saturday night, helping the Tigers end a seven-game losing streak by handing the Sooners a fourth straight defeat.Carter scored 24 of his career-high 29 points in... Read More.
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OSU falls in narrow 38-35 loss in last 10 seconds to No. 13 BYU

By JOHN COON Associated PressPROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter with 10 seconds left and No. 13 BYU remained undefeated, outlasting Oklahoma State 38-35 on Friday night.Retzlaff kept the drive alive with an 8-yard pass to Chase Roberts on fourth-and-7, and set up the deciding play... Read More.

Tonkawa Grow Operation a Total Loss after Fire

Smoke filled the skies over Tonkawa yesterday and was visible for miles after the marijuana grow facility at 105 North Main in the downtown area caught fire.  According to KFOR, the facility been declared by officials to be a total loss.The fire started just before 9:30 Thursday morning and crews worked into the afternoon... Read More.
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PCPS Mourns Loss of Po-Hi Graduate

Dr. Stephanie Husen, a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School, has been identified as one of the victims in Wednesday afternoon’s shooting on the campus of Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa.PCPS is grieving today after learning of the passing of Dr. Stephanie Husen. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and... Read More.