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NBA’s talks about new league in Europe are continuing, though the process remains in early stages

Saturday, June 7 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA's talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, Commissioner Adam Silver said, though he noted that it may take at least a couple more years to turn the ideas into reality.Silver spoke at... Read More.

Police: 2 dead in Oklahoma flooding as region remains under severe weather watch

Sunday, April 20 by The Associated Press

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Two people, including a child, have died in Oklahoma flooding as meteorologists warned on Sunday of further flooding, thunderstorms, and tornadoes from the Midwest to the South.Police in Moore, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Oklahoma City, received dozens of reports of “high-water incidents” over the weekend including two... Read More.

Oklahoma Wildfires: Four fatalities Confirmed as Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect

Monday, March 17 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has released an update as of Sunday evening as wildfires continue to impact the state.According to ODEM, a red flag warning will remain in effect for a majority of Oklahoma from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, March 17.A Fire Weather Watch will remain in... Read More.

Search for Missing Oklahoma Toddler Turns to Search For Her Remains

Tuesday, January 17 by Lyman James

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (January 16, 2023) – The search for missing Cyril four-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our partners at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), have been searching areas of Caddo County for the toddler’s remains.Athena and her five-year-old... Read More.

Warrant remains in effect for Ponca City man

Wednesday, August 4 by Lyman James

A warrant continues to be issued for Jacob Leroy Alexander Wiggins, 26, of Ponca City after receiving a felony count of carrying a weapon where alcohol is served and a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct with a firearm. According to an affidavit from the Ponca City Police Department, an officer was performing a walk through... Read More.

One week remains to register to vote

Friday, October 2 by Lyman James

Friday, October 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 3, Statewide General Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply... Read More.

73 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Sunday; Death toll remains at 288

Sunday, May 17 by Lyman James

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Sunday, May 17, shows that 73 more Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19. The number of confirmed cases since testing started is now at 5,310.The numbers from late Saturday show the following results for local counties in northern Oklahoma. There is one new... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases takes slight jump to 2,599; Kay County remains with 46

Sunday, April 19 by Lyman James

As of 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented only 29 COVID-19 cases statewide, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,599. Good news is that the number of those recovered has also climbed to 1,575, a jump from 1,534 on Saturday.One new death was documented, bringing the state's total... Read More.

Kay County remains at 46 COVID-19 cases; 33 have recovered

Saturday, April 18 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma is at 2,570.Locally, Kay County remains with 46 COVID-19 cases, 33 of those have recovered. 41 of those cases have been in Ponca City. As for overall cases for surrounding counties, Osage has 64 cases reported with 30 recovered,... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 2,263, Kay County remains with 45

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, the Oklahoma State Department of Health says that Oklahoma has now reported up to 2,263 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, a jump from 2,184 on Tuesday.Locally, Kay County has held steady the past two days with 45 COVID-19 cases reported, Garfield and Logan counties... Read More.

Medical Examiners Office identifies skeletal remains found in Ponca City

Monday, April 6 by Lyman James

After skeletal remains were found on April 2, 2020 west of Boomer Tire and Ponca Nursing and Rehabilitation on the northwest side of Ponca City, the Medical Examiners Office in Oklahoma City on Monday has positively identified the remains as those of 32 year old Joshua K. Battiest. Battiest was reported missing in January of... Read More.

Skeletal remains found on northwest side of Ponca City

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City News is reporting that skeletal remains have been found west of Boomer Tire and Ponca Nursing and Rehabilitation on the northwest side of Ponca City. According to the report, Capt. Randy Tyner with the Ponca City Police Department is saying that investigators are working the scene. The medical examiner is also on... Read More.