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PCPD Investigating Person Possibly Killed by Train in Ponca City

Monday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

In the early morning hours on Sunday, April 27th, Ponca City Police responded to the 900 Block of North Union in response to the report of a possible train vs. pedestrian accident. BNSF contacted the Police Department and asked them to check the area for what appeared to be a person lying on the tracks.Officers... Read More.

Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers slammed for proposal to replace ‘mother’ with ‘inseminated person’

Thursday, February 27 by WLUK

Wisconsin Gov. Tony EversWAUSAU (WLUK) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is standing by his state budget, which includes changing some of the gendered language in a section about artificial insemination.It includes changing the term "mother" to "inseminated person" and "husband" to "spouse."All this does (is) it gives people a chance that are using... Read More.

Ponca City Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person

Thursday, January 23 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City, OK – January 23, 2025 – The Ponca City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Jeremiah Demitrus Moneta, who was reported missing on Monday, January 20, 2025. Jeremiah is an African American male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs around 130 pounds. His family reported him missing... Read More.

President-Elect Donald Trump Named Time Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’ for 2024

Friday, December 13 by Ponca City Now

President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2024, a recognition he has received twice now. The publication revealed Trump on the cover on Thursday, Dec. 12, along with a transcript of an interview with the next commander-in-chief, tackling a wide range of topics including his election victory, the future... Read More.

UPDATE: Baxter Springs Man,72, Killed In Road Construction Accident On U.S. 166 Near Cowley Fishing Lake

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Updated: Thursday, 8:40 p.m.A Baxter Springs man was killed in a accident Thursday afternoon east of the Cowley State Fishing Lake.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the man, Billy Watson, Jr., Thursday night. He was 72.Baxter Springs is located in Cherokee County in the southeast corner of Kansas near Joplin.According to the KHP Crash Log,... Read More.

ACPD Adds ‘Safe Return’ Program To Aid Missing Person Cases

Friday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City Police Department announced a new initiative is says will better serve the most vulnerable members of the community, according to a news release from the department.The "Safe Return" program is already a success in other parts of the country, including the Bedford Police Department in Texas, the ACPD said.Safe Return is... Read More.

One person killed in oil rig accident in Blackwell

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

KOCO 5 TV in Oklahoma City is reporting that an oil rig accident that occurred in Blackwell killed one person and injured another person. Officials responded to the fatal oil rig accident shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The name of the person injured as well as the person killed are unknown at this time. We... Read More.

One person injured in accident on 5th Street

Thursday, February 24 by Lyman James

One juvenile was injured following a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 12:16 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of 5th and Bradley in Ponca City.According to Ponca City police, the juvenile was driving a pickup south on 5th Street, lost control and rolled multiple times, landing on its top near the intersection of Windsor Road.Police... Read More.

One person dead following Sunday evening accident near Perry

Tuesday, January 25 by Lyman James

One person is dead following a crash Sunday evening on Interstate 35 near Perry in Noble County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the crash occurred shortly before 8 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35 near mile marker 186, which is the Highway 64 Perry exit. Authorities have not released any other information about... Read More.

One person killed in accident Monday morning on South Avenue

Monday, January 3 by Lyman James

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident that occurred just after midnight Monday morning at the South Avenue underpass.The Ponca City Police Department received a call about the accident. Driving the vehicle was Michael Fink, 32, who is listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. His passenger, Dickey... Read More.