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Reaction, photos: Trump celebrates ‘ultimate prize of peace’ in deal between Israel, Hamas

Monday, October 13

(TNND) — President Donald Trump hailed the peace deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas on Monday as "an unprecedented achievement." Welcomed warmly during a trip to Israel, Trump said his plan will lead to the disarmament of Hamas and the security of Israel. “You’ve won,” Trump said in an address to... Read More.

FBI tip leads to Tecumseh High School student arrest, district cancels Monday and Tuesday classes

Monday, October 13

TECUMSEH, Okla. - A Tecumseh High School student has been arrested after taking to social media to make threats to harm people at his school. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Department Saturday morning, alerting them of the threats. Pottawatomie County... Read More.

ARREST MADE IN PONCA CITY FOLLOWING STALKING INVESTIGATION

Monday, October 13

On October 6th, 2025, the Tonkawa Police Department responded to a report from a resident wishing to file a complaint regarding prior abuse and ongoing harassment. Through investigation, officers identified the suspect as Jay Walls, a Ponca City, Oklahoma resident. It was reported that Walls had been stalking and harassing... Read More.

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FIRE HYDRANT TESTING

Monday, October 13

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road on Monday, October 20, 2025. This hydrant testing project will last approximately four weeks. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All hydrants north of... Read More.

Mental health advocates urge lawmakers to boost funding amid service cuts

Monday, October 13

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Mental health advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services following significant budget cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). The cuts, implemented at the beginning of the month, have already begun to impact organizations and... Read More.

Olive Fire Dept first in Creek County to equip for cyanide poisoning with new antidote

Monday, October 13

OLIVE, OKLA. — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first in Creek County equipped with Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT) — a critical antidote used to treat cyanide poisoning, a potentially fatal condition often linked to smoke inhalation during structure fires. The initiative was made possible through a partnership with Heartland Medical... Read More.

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Luke Combs to play at Owen Field on May 9

Monday, October 13

NORMAN, Okla. - Sources confirm that country music superstar Luke Combs will hold a concert at the University of Oklahoma's Owen Field on Saturday, May 9. Details of the show, including when tickets will go on sale, will be released at a later date. Combs is the highest-selling country music... Read More.

Gov. Stitt opposes sending out-of-state troops to states that don’t welcome them

Saturday, October 11

By SEAN MURPHY and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, the chair of the National Governors Association, said on Thursday that he opposes sending National Guard troops across state borders without the permission of the state receiving them. The position from a sitting... Read More.

Arrests Made Following Traffic Stop, Home Search

Friday, October 10

On Wednesday, October 9th, Sheriff's Deputies conducted a joint operation with the 8th District Attorney's Drug Task Force and the Ponca City Police Department. Two arrests were made following two separate traffic contacts. K9 units from both the Sheriff's Office and the Ponca City Police Department were utilized during... Read More.

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Oklahoma leaders call for action as domestic violence deaths rise across state

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY — As domestic violence rates in Oklahoma begin reaching what some are calling a crisis point, state lawmakers and local advocates are working to curb a deadly trend that has plagued the state for decades. For more than 20 years, Oklahoma has consistently ranked among the top 10 states... Read More.

Drummond demands answers from Meta after Hamas livestreamed terror content

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is demanding accountability from Meta after shocking new allegations claim the social media giant allowed Hamas terrorists to upload and circulate horrific footage of murders and abductions during the October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel. In a letter sent this week to Meta,... Read More.

Suspects in connection with ‘jugging’ arrested in undercover sting

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY - Two men were arrested after a 'jugging' attempt on an undercover officer's car Oklahoma City Police say. RELATED: OKC police say "jugging" suspects stole $10k from metro bank customer 'Jugging' is the act of following and stealing from people who make withdrawals at any bank,... Read More.