• Cherokee Nation Supreme Court dismisses two petitions

    Cherokee Nation Supreme Court dismisses two petitions - June 21, 2019

    TALEQUAH, Okla. (AP) - The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court has dismissed two petitions that sought to invalidate the results of the election that appointed the tribe's principal and deputy chiefs. Ju...

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  • Fish Fry for the Small Fry tonight at Standing Bear

    Fish Fry for the Small Fry tonight at Standing Bear - June 21, 2019

    The Dearing House Child Advocacy Center's sixth annual "Fish Fry for the Small Fry" is from 6 to  8 p.m. Friday  at the Standing Bear Museum & Educational Center. The family-friendly fish fry...

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  • Retiring regent Jeff Cowan honored at NOC Board meeting

    Retiring regent Jeff Cowan honored at NOC Board meeting - June 20, 2019

    TONKAWA -- Outgoing Northern Oklahoma College Regent Jeff Cowan of Ponca City was honored in his final meeting Wednesday afternoon in Tonkawa.  A proclamation was read in his honor celebrating eight ...

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  • Police Officer Ryan Parton sworn in

    Police Officer Ryan Parton sworn in - June 20, 2019

    The Ponca City Police Department welcomes its newest officer, Ryan Parton. Officer Parton is originally from Ponca City, but has been a Police Officer with Midwest City since 2017. Parton said h...

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  • Beware of dangers of hot cars, police remind

    Beware of dangers of hot cars, police remind - June 20, 2019

    As we approach the hotter part of summer, the Ponca City Police Department  reminds everyone the importance of not leaving children, vulnerable adults, and/or pets in vehicles. The temperature in ve...

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  • Jet engine maker to expand operations at Tinker

    Jet engine maker to expand operations at Tinker - June 20, 2019

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney has announced plans to expand its operations at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. Pratt & Whitney vice president Kevin Kirkpatric...

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  • Judge says murder suspect incompetent to stand trial

    Judge says murder suspect incompetent to stand trial - June 20, 2019

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma judge says a 19-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his parents and who is described by his attorney as "very mentally ill" isn't competent to be tried for first-...

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  • Amateur astronomy group to meet June 27 at library

    Amateur astronomy group to meet June 27 at library - June 20, 2019

    A new amateur astronomy group is forming in Ponca City. The group will be for people interested in learning about what is in the night sky tonight, where to find it and how to look at it. A knowled...

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  • Former OU vice president accused of groping club employee

    Former OU vice president accused of groping club employee - June 19, 2019

    NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - A server at a University of Oklahoma campus restaurant is suing a former top OU administrator, alleging the man groped and kissed him inappropriately on several occasions. Twen...

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  • Ponca City Fish Fry Event to host All-American Blood Drive June 28 

    Ponca City Fish Fry Event to host All-American Blood Drive June 28  - June 19, 2019

    To keep the blood supply strong through the summer months, the Oklahoma Blood Institute needs Ponca City residents to make donation a priority. An All-American blood drive, sponsored by the Fish Fr...

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