Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this point."Burr said police were called... Read More.

Two suspects involved in Sunday shooting facing charges

*UPDATE*   On Sunday, April 10 at approximately 4:54 p.m., officers responded to 350 S. Birch in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Shawn Wood, 29 year old W/M, inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wood was transported to Alliance Health in Ponca City. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.... Read More.
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Two suspects involved in Sunday homicide arrested

Ponca City Police reported that the two suspects involved in the Sunday homicide at 350 South Birch. The victim, Shawn Wood, 29, died Sunday evening at AllianceHealth Ponca City due to gunshot wounds. Logan Peters and Martha Yahola were arrested shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday at 420 S. Palm. Probable murder charges are pending in Kay... Read More.

Earthquake shakes parts of Oklahoma Sunday

An earthquake with a 3.2-magnitude was reported Sunday morning in central Oklahoma. The quake happened just after 10 a.m. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was located 3.9 miles east-northeast of Edmond and 14 miles south of Guthrie.
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One person dead following Sunday evening accident near Perry

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 man killed in accident Sunday in Osage County

One Ponca City man is dead following a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 3:21 p.m. Sunday afternoon on Old River Road at Sherwin Ave. in the southeast section of Ponca City in Osage County.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Bennie Ray Henderson, 71, was driving a 2010 Lincoln MKX northbound on Old River Road... Read More.
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Ponca City Firefighters respond to house fire Sunday

Ponca City Firefighters responded to a fire after 1 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of North Elm. The home was fully engulfed by flames when crews arrived. Nearby neighbors George Lockett and Gordon Lunn  said they helped rescue three kids. Lockett was preparing to leave and Lunn said he was coming home when they spotted... Read More.

Blackwell teen injured in accident Sunday morning

An accident that was reported to Blackwell police at 1:14 a.m. Sunday in the 800 block of west McKinley left a Blackwell juvenile in serious condition.Police were told that a 13-year-old was playing hide and seek with a friend when she ducked down in the driver’s seat of a vehicle knocking it out of... Read More.

Food drive continuing in Blackwell until Sunday

The City of Blackwell continues to accept donations for a food drive that goes until this upcoming Sunday, November 21. City officials will take in non-perishable food donations at Blackwell City Hall at 221 West Blackwell Avenue, or the Blackwell Police Department at 224 West Blackwell Avenue.The following items are being accepted:-CANNED SOUPS/STEWS-NUT BUTTERS... Read More.