DC Mayor Bowser reverses course, admits Trump’s federal crime crackdown is working

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially expressed fear of President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, but its clear success made her change her mind. After Trump announced his plans to deploy National Guard troops and assume oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to tackle rising crime in... Read More.
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Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.Osage SkyNews 6 captured live aerial footage Wednesday afternoon showing water flowing from the base of the dam, where a patch had been... Read More.

Ponca City Welcomes New Mayor, Says Thank You to Longtime Mayor

Before the City Commission Meeting on Monday, February 24th, the City held a reception for retiring Mayor Homer Nicholson. A wonderful crowd gathered to show their respect for Mayor Nicholson's Service. After the reception, Mayor-Elect Kelsey Wagner was sworn in and took the Oath of Office.Thank you Mayor Homer Nicholson for 18 years of... Read More.

FEBRUARY 24 RECEPTION TO HONOR MAYOR NICHOLSON

A reception to honor Mayor Nicholson will be held on February 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall.Nicholson has served as Ponca City’s longest running Mayor for 18 years and decided not to run for a seventh term.In his years on the Ponca City Board of Commissioners, he served... Read More.
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Status docket held for Blackwell Mayor on Friday

Blackwell mayor Thomas J. Greenfield, 42, had a status docket held in Kay County District Court this past Friday.Greenfield is facing three felony charges of embezzlement, one count of fraud and one count of conspiracy. Greenfield appeared before Judge Bandy on Aug. 24 and his bond was reduced from $25,000 to $500.Also facing charges... Read More.

Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement

Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of GNC Concrete, a company based... Read More.
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Mayor Nicholson to join Zoom call for passenger railway

Ponca City Mayor Homer Nicholson is scheduled to take part in a Zoom call this week concerning the need for passenger rail linking Wichita, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. The route would pass through Ponca City. According to Nicholson, mayors in Guthrie, Edmond, Ark City and Wichita are all on board.According to KAKE-TV in... Read More.

Blackwell City Council Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates Forum Tonight

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce’s Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt and Chad Shepherd.There’ll be limited... Read More.

Marquardt Named New Blackwell Mayor

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that after Blackwell Mayor Glenn Cox recently resigned from his position, Blackwell Vice Mayor Steve Marquardt has been appointed the new mayor.Other new positions assigned include Blackwell resident Julie Green who has been sworn in as as member of the Blackwell City Council.Green is filling Marquardt's seat, and council... Read More.