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Raid at OKC home draws criticism of Homeland Security

Saturday, May 3 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday pushed back against criticism over its handling of a raid of an Oklahoma City home as part of a migrant smuggling investigation, saying the people living there haven’t been ruled out as suspects.The updated statement by Homeland Security came after the agency... Read More.

Remembering The 30th Anniversary of OKC Bombing

Monday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

by Rep. John PfeifferThe Legislature took time to remember the Oklahoma City bombing in advance of the 30th anniversary. The lives of 168 Oklahomans were taken in what is known as the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in United States history.We heard from former Gov. Frank Keating about how the Oklahoma Standard emerged... Read More.

Former President Clinton spoke yesterday in OKC, 30 years after bombing of federal building

Sunday, April 20 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed and comfort those affected by the bombing.Clinton was president on April 19th, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded, destroying... Read More.

Inside the numbers: Led by Cleveland and OKC, it was the season of the streak in the NBA

Saturday, April 19 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer(AP) — It was the year of the long winning streak in the NBA.There were five instances of teams winning 11 or more games in a row — three by Cleveland, two by Oklahoma City, and it's probably no coincidence that those two teams are the ones that earned... Read More.

Bill Clinton to speak at Remembrance Ceremony for 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Thursday, March 27 by News 9

Former President Bill Clinton will attend the 30th Remembrance Ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing, serving as the keynote speaker, Kari Watkins, President and CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, confirmed."We are honored to have President Clinton back," Watkins said. "He’s been back several times and we’re honored that he wants... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams lead OKC past Charlotte 106-94 for 10th straight regular-season win

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 22 points, Jalen Williams added 20 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-94 on Saturday night for their 10th straight regular-season win.Aaron Wiggins added 17 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Thunder,... Read More.

DOJ finds OKC police discriminate against people with behavioral disabilities

Saturday, January 4 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City and its police department have discriminated against people with behavioral health disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday after releasing the latest in a series of investigations into state and local law enforcement agencies. In its 45-page report, the DOJ found the city... Read More.

Texas Suspect Arrested in OKC

Friday, January 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to police, a suspect wanted in Texas for a carjacking, kidnapping, and robbery has been arrested in Oklahoma City. The Haltom City Police Department in Texas says on Christmas Eve, the suspect forced a 22-year-old woman into her car at gunpoint before demanding she... Read More.

OKC officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground

Saturday, December 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Prosecutors charged an Oklahoma City police officer with felony assault on Thursday after he slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground, breaking his neck, following an argument over a traffic ticket.Sgt. Joseph Gibson, 28, was charged in Oklahoma County with one count of aggravated assault and battery in connection with... Read More.

OKC Business Expects More Interest After Route 66 Monument Installed

Wednesday, December 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City businesses expressed excitement at the prospect of more tourism and foot traffic along Route 66. Officials unveiled the first urban installation of the Route 66 Centennial Monument Project at NW 23rd St and N Hudson Ave on Tuesday, Nov.26. The new marker is just a few blocks up the... Read More.

OSU professor and student wins OKC Men’s and Women’s Marathon races

Monday, April 25 by Lyman James

After two years of changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 22nd annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon made it’s comeback on Sunday. One of the winners from the different races Sunday was McKale Montgomery, a nutrition professor at Oklahoma State University and a Fairfax, Oklahoma native. According to KFOR-TV, when Montgomery was 15-years-old and living... Read More.

Area Wrestlers Bring Home State Titles And More From OKC

Monday, February 25 by Lyman James

This past weekend was the Oklahoma High School State Wrestling Championship in Oklahoma City, and Ponca City, Newkirk, Perry, Tonkawa and Blackwell all had wrestlers competing. Posted below are some of the results from local teams. The Ponca City Wildcats had themselves a weekend as Spencer Schickram took home the State Title in the 138... Read More.