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Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says ‘no avenue’ for criminal case in connection to attack

Saturday, January 11 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre concluded on Friday that while federal prosecution may have been possible a century ago there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case more than 100 years after one of the worst... Read More.

‘Crossbow Killer’ Convicted Of Murdering Tulsa Woman In 1982 Up For Parole Again

Wednesday, January 8 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Okla. –A Green Country family is fighting to keep a killer behind bars.Jimmie Stohler is known as the “Crossbow Killer” and he’s up for parole again. He was convicted in connection with the murder of Michele Powers, who was shot and killed by a poisonous arrow from a crossbow in 1982. A SISTER’S FIGHT Rochelle Ruth, Michele Powers... Read More.

Tulsa mayor says he has no immigration deportation plans despite governor’s push

Friday, December 27 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said that when President-Elect Donald Trump is back in office, there are no plans for Tulsa Police to go knocking door-to-door to find illegal immigrants. Since Governor Kevin Stitt announced, “Operation Guardian” last month... Read More.

Tulsa County Breaks Ground On Its First Wheelchair-Accessible Wilderness Trail

Monday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Okla. –Tulsa County is building its first wheelchair-accessible wilderness trail at Chandler Park in Tulsa.Chandler Park is known for its trails, which have been significantly improved in the last couple of years. One trail on the lower level is the first to be adapted to meet ADA standards. Though not far from downtown, Chandler Park... Read More.

Reed scores 15 off the bench, Tulsa downs Mississippi Valley State 93-48

Sunday, December 22 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Matt Reed’s 15 points off of the bench helped lead Tulsa to a 93-48 victory against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday night.Reed also added nine rebounds for the Golden Hurricane (5-7). Tyshawn Archie scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Dwon Odom had 12 points and finished... Read More.

Barnes’ 22 points help Tulsa take down UAPB 103-80

Sunday, November 10 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Isaiah Barnes had 22 points in Tulsa’s 103-80 win against UAPB on Saturday night.Barnes shot 7 for 14 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Golden Hurricane (2-0). Keaston Willis added 17 points while shooting 3 for 5... Read More.

Legas throws for 5 TDs to lead Tulsa to thrilling 46-45 comeback win over UTSA

Sunday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Cooper Legas threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns, and Tulsa overcame a four touchdown deficit at halftime to beat UTSA 46-45 on Saturday.Legas led an eight-play, 92-yard drive that lasted 1:01 and ended with 1:01 left after completing a 4-yard touchdown to Kamdyn Benjamin, his third receiving touchdown of... Read More.

GoFundMe set up for Ponca City Firefighter involved in accident near Tulsa

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

On Monday, March 22, Ponca City Firefighter Landon Carpenter, 28, was a part of a medical transport in the Tulsa area. Due to the rain causing roadways to be wet, the ambulance he was in hydroplaned, departed the roadway and rolled numerous times. You can read the Ponca Post article on the accident... Read More.

Ponca City ambulance involved in Tulsa County accident

Tuesday, March 23 by Lyman James

A Ponca City Ambulance was involved in an in jury collision that occurred at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday on US-412 eastbound 3/10 west of 49th W. Ave, 3/10 mile west of Tulsa in Tulsa County.John Anders, 32, of Ponca City was driving a 2020 Freightliner Ambulance eastbound on US-412. Due to rain and wet roads,... Read More.

Tulsa man killed in collision near Braman

Friday, October 16 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 12:46 a.m. Friday morning along Interstate 35 southbound at mile marker 230 just west of Braman in northwestern Kay County.The first individual involved was Brian Bedingfield, 53, of Tulsa who was driving a 2017 Ford F-150 Pick Up. The other individual was Sherman Cobble, 45, of Kellyville, Ok. who... Read More.