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Nearly twice as many Oklahomans die of flu this season than any previous on record - March 29, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Health officials say almost twice as many Oklahomans have died from influenza this season than any previous season on record. The Oklahoma Department of Health said Thursday th...
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Inmate found, back in custody - March 29, 2018
OKMULGEE, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma prison officials say an inmate who walked away from a prison in Muskogee County has been found and is back in custody. The state Department of Corrections says 52-ye...
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DA fights to stay in Oklahoma sexual assault case - March 29, 2018
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A district attorney is fighting against efforts to recuse his office from a sexual assault case against four Oklahoma high school football players. The Tulsa World reports that ...
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Oklahoma health officials investigate Salmonella outbreak - March 29, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health says it's helping investigate a nationwide salmonella outbreak that's linked to a stimulant-like plant called kratom. Officials say a to...
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BisonBison Film Festival set for Friday, Saturday nights at The Poncan Theatre - March 29, 2018
The 2018 BisonBison Film Festival will show 28 student films in this year’s competition. All the films will be shown at the historic Poncan Theatre, 104 E. Grand Ave. in Ponca City. Films start at ...
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State Board of Health names Tom Bates OSDH interim commissioner - March 29, 2018
In a unanimous vote, the Oklahoma State Board of Health named Tom Bates as interim commissioner for the Oklahoma State Department of Health during a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon. He will ass...
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Classes may resume Tuesday; Town Hall meeting still set for tonight - March 29, 2018
Superintendent Shelley Arrott said Thursday morning that Ponca City Public Schools are planning to be in session on Tuesday, "as long as we have enough staff to support our students." She said teac...
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Stillwater man shot after drawing weapons - March 29, 2018
A Stillwater man died Wednesday night after two Stillwater Police officers shot him after he drew weapons. At 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Stillwater Police responded to check the welfare of a subject who ...
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Weekday activities available for students, April 2-13 - March 29, 2018
The Ponca City Library, Unity Gym, and the Tennis Center are available for student activities during the weekday if needed. PONCA CITY LIBRARY: 515 E. GRAND AVENUE Children under 8 must ...
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Group to terminate youth home contracts with Oklahoma - March 29, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A company that provides services for youth homes in Oklahoma is terminating its contracts with the state, bringing the state's net loss of group beds since 2012 to nearly 130. ...