Luttrell Appointed to House Committee Leadership

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, has been appointed by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Select Agencies. This is Luttrell’s second term chairing the committee, which oversees regulations, budgets and performance for 54 state agencies and commissions, including the Oklahoma Department of... Read More.

Certificate Acknowledging Legacy of Honor Presented to Widow of Osage Sheriff Captain Hargraves

On January 6th, 2025 Police Chaplain Brian Schexnayder with the International Conference of Police Chaplains presented Emily Hargraves, widow of Captain William Riley Hargraves, a certificate acknowledging the legacy of honor sown by Captain Hargraves. Captain Hargraves was tragically involved in a motor vehicle accident while on duty and succumbed to his injuries received during... Read More.
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Fugitive on Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted List Now in Custody

OKLAHOMA CITY – Another fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list is in custody. On the evening of Jan. 3, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested Donovan Ray in Bryan County. Earlier that day, the 10 Most Wanted tip line had received more than 30 tips offering information on his potential whereabouts. Ray, 33,... Read More.

NOC, Ponca City Rotary Donate Dictionaries at Tonkawa Elementary School

Northern Oklahoma College and the Ponca City Rotary Club partnered to provide dictionaries for each 3rd grade student at Tonkawa Elementary School. Tonkawa Police Officer Darrell Mendiola represented the Ponca City Rotary Club and Director of Marketing Rachel Kirk represented Northern Oklahoma College for the presentation at the Tonkawa Elementary Library. Mendiola said the Ponca City... Read More.

Area School Closings

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Protest Held at Ponca City High School Thursday

Some students at Ponca City High School held a peaceful protest on Thursday afternoon regarding a situation that was reported on Monday. After the report was made, administration began to investigate and are still actively investigating the reports. PCPS is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment where students can express their views... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond Announces He Is Running For Governor In 2026

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Oklahoma in a speech delivered to a crowd of supporters in Pawhuska, Oklahoma Monday, Jan. 13. You can watch the full news conference in the video below.Monday’s Announcement Was a Family Event After being introduced by his family, Drummond walked out to the tune of Read More.

PCPS Freshman Joins Prestigious Junior High Treble Chorus Performance at Oklahoma City Convention Center

A talented freshman from Ponca City High School, Jaelyn Stolhand, had the honor of performing with the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association (OCDA) Junior High Treble Chorus at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The highly anticipated performance showcased the dedication and artistry of young vocalists from across the state, with Jaelyn proudly representing Ponca City.Under... Read More.
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Jake Tankersley Reflects On ‘The Voice’ Journey And Upcoming Oklahoma Performances

TULSA, Okla. – Jake Tankersley, a singer-songwriter from Claremore, has had a remarkable journey in his music career, recently highlighted by his appearance on season 26 of The Voice. Oklahoma Born Born and raised in Sand Springs, Tankersley graduated from Charles Page High School. His Oklahoma roots have been a significant influence on his music, which he credits... Read More.