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2 Okmulgee County deputies shot, suspect in custody

by Ponca City Now-OSBI
OKMULGEE, Okla. - OKMULGEE, OK - On February 5, 2026, the Okmulgee Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Okmulgee Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence near South Morton Avenue and West 12th Street in Okmulgee. When officers arrived on... Read More.

Oklahoma may lose some SNAP funding as USDA flags nation’s highest SNAP fraud rate

by KOKH
Oklahoma City, Okla. — Oklahoma is grappling with a significant financial burden as it leads the nation in SNAP fraud, according to the USDA. State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd revealed that by October, Oklahoma could be required to pay $270 million annually if the current situation persists. The federal SNAP program, initiated in 1964 to prevent... Read More.

Trump to officially launch TrumpRX, offering affordable prescription drugs to Americans

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump will officially launch TrumpRX on Thursday evening, unveiling the new website offering prescription drugs direct-to-consumer for lower costs. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the announcement set for 7 p.m. EST, describing TrumpRX.gov as a "state-of-the-art website for American consumers to purchase low-cost prescription drugs." "This historic announcement will... Read More.
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PCPD Arrest man for Burglary, Possession of Meth Thursday

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
Early this morning, PCPD Officers responded to a local business where a man was seen stealing items. When officers arrived on the scene, the male suspect ran into a wooded area behind the business. Multiple officers set up a perimeter around the area to contain the suspect. A short time later, K9 Maxx was deployed and... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEBRUARY 5 FOR CITY OF PONCA CITY COMMISSIONER #3

by Ponca City Now
Early voting begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open to all voters. “You do... Read More.

PERRY POLICE OFFICER AND GIRLFRIEND ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE

by Ponca City Now
PERRY, OK – The Perry Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a child abuse case. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspects as 35-year-old Christopher McNabb, who is an officer with the Perry Police Department, as well as his girlfriend, 30-year-old Kayla Renfrow. During the investigation, OSBI special agents... Read More.
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NOC Tonkawa hosts piano re-dedication Feb. 15

by Ponca City Now
Northern Oklahoma College and Tonkawa’s extended artistic community are invited to celebrate the rebuilding, return, and re-dedication of NOC’s 9-foot Steinway D concert grand piano during a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Local favorite Jerry Steichen and Tulsa native Cathy Venable will... Read More.

New Session, Clear Priorities

by Ponca City Now
A new session is underway, and Oklahoma lawmakers are back to work at the Capitol. The decisions made over the next several months will impact families across our state, from taxes and public safety to government accountability and constitutional rights. I came into this session the same way I did last year, with the... Read More.
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Small Business Administration shuts out non-citizens from main lending program

by CBS News
WASHINGTON - The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency’s main lending program. Starting March 1, only U.S. citizens or nationals who have their chief residence in the U.S. or legal territories will be eligible to borrow money under the agency’s 7(a) program. “SBA is... Read More.

Trump ends partial government shutdown, but DHS challenge looms for Congress

by News 9-Alex Cameron
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Tuesday to fund the majority of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while providing temporary funding to the Department of Homeland Security for the next two weeks. In the wake of two fatal shootings of protesters by federal agents in... Read More.
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