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Shooting victim identified, PCPD asks public for information

Monday, August 25

Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. Officers immediately began taking life saving measures and applied tourniquets to one of the... Read More.

Powerball’s 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million after no winner Saturday

Monday, August 25

The Powerball lottery jackpot keeps climbing — now at an estimated $750 million — after there was no winner over the weekend. The next drawing is on Monday evening. The three-quarters-of-a-billion-dollar jackpot is the game's 10th-largest grand prize and has an estimated cash value of $338.6 million, Powerball said. There was... Read More.

Local Forecast

Monday, August 25

Flood Watch National Weather Service Norman OK For Mon Aug 25 2025 OKZ004>013-015-017>020-252300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FA.A.0015.250825T0501Z-250825T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Dewey-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Including the cities of Lamont, Buffalo, Wakita, Arnett, Seiling, Carmen, Hennessey, Geary, Woodward, Guthrie, Taloga, Okeene, Cherokee, Alva, Vici, Medford, Laverne, Blackwell, Enid, Leedey, Gage, Watonga, Fairview, Fargo, Helena, Shattuck, Pond Creek, Perry, Stillwater, Kingfisher, Ponca City, and Okarche 1201 AM CDT Mon Aug 25... Read More.

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Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

Monday, August 25

Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar. Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an... Read More.

Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

Monday, August 25

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it’s likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. The... Read More.

Trump blames rising electricity prices on renewable energy

Monday, August 25

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Electricity prices are climbing nationwide — up more than 5% in the past year, according to federal data — and projections show the trend continuing into 2026. President Donald Trump is pointing the finger at renewable energy. In a Truth Social post this week, he claimed that states... Read More.

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PCPD Investigating Shootings on S. Palm, One Victim Killed

Sunday, August 24

Shortly after 2:00am Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. One victim is deceased and two others have been transported and are receiving treatment for... Read More.

Suspect arrested after McClain County deputy’s home destroyed in arson

Saturday, August 23

McCLAIN CO. - The McClain County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody following an arson attack that destroyed a deputy’s home and vehicles overnight. Investigators identified the suspect as Austin Garrett Reeves. He is accused of burglarizing the deputy’s home the night before and then returning to set... Read More.

Katie Parr Named New Public Information Coordinator for PCPS

Friday, August 22

Katie Parr has been named the new Public Information Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools. Katie replaces Kristi Hayes, who moved in 2024 to work in the Bond and Capital Projects department for Oklahoma City Public Schools. Katie, a native of Ponca City, graduated from high school in 2019 and... Read More.

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Oklahoma high school athletes could soon cash in on additional NIL Deals

Friday, August 22

In Oklahoma, Friday night lights are serious business. Now, a new partnership could let high school athletes benefit from additional Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. Bryan Bedford, CEO of the Oklahoma City–based Bedford Agency, says the influencer economy is changing the game. “We really felt like that was a... Read More.

Free Dentistry Day in Tulsa to provide cleanings, fillings and extractions

Friday, August 22

TULSA, Okla. - Lifetime Dentistry of South Tulsa will host a Free Dentistry Day on Saturday, Sept. 6, offering patients the opportunity to receive dental care at no cost. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the office located at 9146 S. Sheridan Road in... Read More.

Sen. James Lankford on new session and Trump nominations

Friday, August 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. - When Congress returns to work in September, the Senate will return to what has been a very time-consuming process of approving President Trump’s nominees. Democrats have done all they can to slow-walk the nominations, which is why Republicans are now very seriously considering changing the... Read More.