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Oklahoma County jail plagued by rodents, missed checks, and inmates sleeping on floors

Tuesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A 72-page Oklahoma State Department of Health inspection report into the Oklahoma County Detention Center shows deficiencies like missed sight checks, inmates sleeping on floors, and a rodent infestation. The inspection report, dated December 11, 2024, comes months after the Jail

School Board Leaders Recognized in January

Tuesday, January 14

Dedicated to public education, school board members across the state are committed to providing every opportunity possible to students in their community. January is School Board Recognition Month, providing local schools and communities the chance to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,500 elected school board members for their dedication and...

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2025 ELECTION

Tuesday, January 14

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 11, 2025, Ponca City Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No...

Anonymous Tip Leads to Capture of Attorney General’s Most Wanted; Three Fugitives Added to List

Tuesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – A sixth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list has been captured and three new fugitives have been added. Last month, Detroit police arrested Virginia Hubbard. The 55–year-old woman is accused of neglecting a Tulsa County woman she was hired to care...

Ways To Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter Weather

Tuesday, January 14

If you plan on getting out on the roads during winter weather, it is important to prepare for an emergency. When drivers are on icy roads and winter weather conditions worsen, first responders may stop responding to non-injury accidents. Preparing for that moment is important because you don’t know how long...

Oklahoma DPS Commissioner to Discuss Operation Guardian With Trump Administration Thursday

Tuesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Commissioner of Public Safety says he plans to speak with the Trump administration Thursday about “Operation Guardian.” It’s a program focused on deporting incarcerated illegal immigrants out of the state. Commissioner Tim Tipton says he wants Oklahoma to be prepared to work with the...

PCPS Distance Learning Friday

Tuesday, January 14

On Friday, January 10th Ponca City Public Schools will be a Distance Learning Day due to unsafe travel conditions. Packets have been sent home with elementary students. Secondary students can check Google classroom for assignments. Original Author: Ponca City Now

Luttrell Appointed to House Committee Leadership

Tuesday, January 14

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,...

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

Tuesday, January 14

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...

Oklahoma Senator Proposes Bills to Ease Driver’s License Access for Former Inmates

Tuesday, January 14

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma lawmaker is looking to remove barriers to getting a driver’s license for people getting out of prison. Senator Micheal Bergstrom (R-Adair) says incarcerated people face roadblocks when they are released when it comes to reentering society and getting a job. He says one...

Fugitive on Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted List Now in Custody

Tuesday, January 14

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...

NOC, Ponca City Rotary Donate Dictionaries at Tonkawa Elementary School

Tuesday, January 14

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...