• House again falls short in vote for Oklahoma budget fix

    House again falls short in vote for Oklahoma budget fix - November 09, 2017

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A plan to hike taxes on tobacco, alcohol, fuel and energy production in order to plug a hole in Oklahoma's budget and to stabilize state spending has fallen five votes short in th...

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  • Slower speeds mean fewer collisions and injuries

    Slower speeds mean fewer collisions and injuries - November 09, 2017

    The Ponca City Police Department receives grant funding from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. This funding pays for overtime for extra patrol for traffic enforcement. The overall largest infraction...

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  • Settlement says Red River determines Texas-Oklahoma border

    Settlement says Red River determines Texas-Oklahoma border - November 09, 2017

    DALLAS (AP) - Texas landowners who live along a river separating them from Oklahoma have reached a settlement with federal officials saying the Texas border lies with the meandering flow of the river....

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  • OSBI offers $10,000 reward in double murder

    OSBI offers $10,000 reward in double murder - November 09, 2017

    The OSBI is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information that could help solve the double murder of a Craig County couple nine years ago. On Nov. 9, 2008, the couple was found inside their home ...

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  • Kincaid named Pioneer Tech Student of the Month

    Kincaid named Pioneer Tech Student of the Month - November 09, 2017

    The Pioneer Technology Center November Student of the Month is Medical Assisting student Cheyanne Kincaid from Blackwell. According to her instructor, Kincaid demonstrates a friendly attitude and i...

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  • The Salvation Army  announces relocation and Christmas opportunities

    The Salvation Army announces relocation and Christmas opportunities - November 09, 2017

    The Salvation Army announces a new location which will offer social services to residents of Kay County. The new address is 111 W. Comanche, Ponca City. The target date for opening the office is...

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  • St. Gregory’s University to close in Shawnee

    St. Gregory’s University to close in Shawnee - November 09, 2017

    SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma university has announced that it will be shutting down at the end of the fall semester due to financial difficulties. Students at St. Gregory's University were inf...

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  • Oklahoma authorities investigate fire death case

    Oklahoma authorities investigate fire death case - November 08, 2017

    LINDSAY, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma authorities are investigating the death of a man who was hit by an officer's Taser and caught on fire after allegedly dousing himself with gasoline and taking out a ligh...

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  • County improvements for roads, bridges plan adopted

    County improvements for roads, bridges plan adopted - November 08, 2017

    Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, included adoption of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s updated County Improvements for Roads and Bridges...

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  • Senate panel narrowly backs Bridenstine for NASA chief

    Senate panel narrowly backs Bridenstine for NASA chief - November 08, 2017

    WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate panel has narrowly backed President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as the next NASA chief. Republicans on the Commerce, Science and Transportation used their majority to...

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