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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Wednesday, May 27 by AP

Rithvi Balajee, 13, of San Ramon, Calif., competes during the first preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing Read More.

Woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer diagnosis in $12K scam still at large: FBI

Wednesday, May 27 by TNND

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking a terminal brain cancer diagnosis to scam family and friends out of thousands of dollars remains wanted years after being indicted on federal fraud charges, authorities said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for Vanessa O’Rourke, who investigators said falsely claimed she was suffering from a terminal... Read More.

Oklahoma City Woman Serving Life Sentence for Injuries to Ponca City Infant to be sentenced in 2018 infant death case in OKC

Tuesday, May 26 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City woman charged with the 2018 death of an infant is being sentenced on Tuesday, according to court records. In June 2025, Oklahoma City Police arrested Holly Sheppard seven years after the death of an infant whose death was ruled a homicide. Sheppard was babysitting the infant for four days before they... Read More.

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Summer office hours at NOC

Tuesday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

Summer office hours are starting at Northern Oklahoma College this week. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Thursdays, there are no classes or offices open on Friday. Summer hours continue through July 31. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible,... Read More.

NOC Enid hosts CLIMB workshop starting May 28

Tuesday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

A Creating Lasting Income with Money Basics (CLIMB) workshop is scheduled for May 28-July 16 at Northern Oklahoma College Enid. Sessions will be eight consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Gantz Center (Room 100) on the NOC Enid Campus, 100 S. University in Enid. The program is free but only 20 spots... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR JUNE 16, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE CITY OF BLACKWELL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APPROACHES

Tuesday, May 26 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16, 2026 Primary Election and the City of Blackwell Municipal Election should apply now, Kay 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.... Read More.

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OHP training for autonomous commercial vehicles coming to Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 26 by KOKH

Autonomous commercial vehicles (OHP) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol say they are training for when autonomous commercial vehicles hit Oklahoma roadways. In 2019, Oklahoma lawmakers established the framework to allow autonomous vehicles on Oklahoma roads. Now, OHP says autonomous commercial vehicles could soon become a reality in the Sooner State. In fact, they... Read More.

New Law Will Allow for Creation of New Newspapers

Monday, May 25 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor has signed into law a bill that modernizes the process for creating a newspaper of record when none exists in a county. House Bill 2166 is authored by Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando. "This ensures high standards and government transparency are maintained, but it allows the state to put a new... Read More.

Poison Center: Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

Monday, May 25 by KOKH

Boat in the water (File) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As Oklahomans head to the lake for Memorial Day weekend, the Oklahoma Poison Center is warning about dangers that might be overlooked. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that you’re safe from carbon monoxide if you’re outside,” said Kristie Edelen, PharmD, managing director of the Oklahoma Poison Center.... Read More.

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Automatic Expungement, Medical Parole and Good-Time Credits: Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Reforms

Saturday, May 23 by Oklahoma Watch

By KEATON ROSS/Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma Watch Corri Williams completed probation for burglary five years ago, but the punishment didn’t seem to end there. Everything from finding a steady job to a place to live proved difficult after the conviction, said Williams, who eventually found a job as a volunteer coordinator at the Opportunities Industrialization Center of... Read More.

Ponca City and Blackwell residents killed in fatal vehicle collision

Saturday, May 23 by Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a fatality collision occurred at 1:18 p.m. Friday afternoon in the area of State Highway 11/County Road 970 in Grant County. The first vehicle involved was driven by Steven Bishop, 78, of Ponca City. He was reportedly injured. The report notes that there were 3 passengers in the vehicle. Janet... Read More.

PCPS Graduation 2026 Friday

Friday, May 22 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held outside at Sullins Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reserved seating will be permitted. Anyone attempting to reserve a spot early may lose the space... Read More.