• Special Olympics Torch Run held Wednesday morning

    Special Olympics Torch Run held Wednesday morning - May 17, 2017

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter led a group of more than 20 runners and supporters from the Attorney General’s Office during the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Spe...

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  • Wind advisory in effect Wednesday

    Wind advisory in effect Wednesday - May 17, 2017

    A wind advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Winds from the west and southwest from 25 to 30 mph, and gusts to around 45 mph, are expected. Counties in the advisory include...

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  • One killed in Elk City tornado

    One killed in Elk City tornado - May 17, 2017

    Meteorologists say preliminary indications show eight tornadoes swept through western Oklahoma, leaving one person dead and destroying at least 40 homes Tuesday. National Weather Service meteorolog...

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  • Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning released from Fort Leavenworth

    Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning released from Fort Leavenworth - May 17, 2017

    Transgender Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning says she's uncertain where her life will take her after serving seven years of a 35-year sentence for leaking classified government materials to WikiLeaks. Man...

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  • Strike Out Epilepsy fundraiser Saturday at Lucas Lanes in Blackwell

    Strike Out Epilepsy fundraiser Saturday at Lucas Lanes in Blackwell - May 17, 2017

    Come bowl to help STRIKE OUT EPILEPSY! From noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,  May 20, supporters can pay $10 for two hours of bowling and shoes at Lucas Lanes, 935 N 9th St in Blackwell. Proceeds w...

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  • Ponca City High School graduation to be live-streamed - May 17, 2017

    Do you know a family member, friend, or alumni who would love to come to Po-Hi's graduation, but they are not able to attend?  No problem! The Ponca City Public School district will be live-stream...

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  • Ponca City Public Schools name new boys basketball coach

    Ponca City Public Schools name new boys basketball coach - May 16, 2017

      The Ponca City Public School District has named Keenan Curry as the new Wildcat Boys Basketball Coach for the 2017-2018 school year. He will replace Dale Hibler, who recently retired. “...

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  • Here’s the answer to “MOM! I’m bored!”

    Here’s the answer to “MOM! I’m bored!” - May 16, 2017

    School is almost out, and there's a universal cry that rises once the novelty of summer break wears off: "MOM! I'm bored!" When the younger residents of your home start whining and looking for some...

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  • Two injured in Monday night accident

    Two injured in Monday night accident - May 16, 2017

    UPDATE: Both parties involved in the accident were booked into the city jail at midmorning Tuesday, Ponca City Police report. Ponca City Police responded to an injury accident in the 2200...

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  • Trooper kills man armed  with crossbow

    Trooper kills man armed with crossbow - May 16, 2017

    WEWOKA, Oklahoma (AP) - An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper has shot and killed a 48-year-old man after authorities say he took a relative hostage and later aimed a crossbow at law enforcement personne...

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