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PCPD Make Arrests at Robin Hood Flour Mill

Friday, September 11 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On Tuesday evening, PCPD Officers responded to the Robin Hood Flour Mill in downtown Ponca City after receiving reports of multiple people throwing items off of the top of the flour mill. Officers took 18-year-old Cooper Holloway and 19-year-old Camden Tate into custody at that time for trespassing when they were caught inside the... Read More.

Tulsa native, OU Football player uses his platform to honor first responders

Friday, September 11 by KTUL

Tunnel to Towers NORMAN, Okla. — For University of Oklahoma football player Danny Okoye, honoring first responders is personal. The Tulsa native is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation as a T2T Student-Athlete Advocate, using his platform as a college football player to support first responders, military members and their families. Okoye says his connection to... Read More.

Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds

Friday, September 11 by AP

U.S. Park Ranger Betsy Keene, curator of National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, explains a slide showing a damaged part of United Flight 93 during an educators seminar at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) U.S. Park Ranger Claire Affinito, left, leads a tour for... Read More.

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Oklahoma woman sentenced after roommate’s body found in Arkansas

Friday, September 11 by KOKH

Kore Bommeli was sentenced to 35 years in prison following the death of her roommate (Wagoner County Sheriff's Office) WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A case that began with a missing-person report in Oklahoma and ended with the discovery of human remains in Arkansas has resulted in a 35-year prison sentence for the victim’s former roommate. On... Read More.

11-year-old girl arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Edmond

Friday, September 11 by KOKH

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities arrested an 11-year-old girl in connection with a shooting that happened at a home in Edmond on Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday, officers with the Edmond Police Department (EPD) responded to reports of a shooting at a home near W Danforth Road and N Kelly Avenue. Upon... Read More.

Snoop Dogg hiring ice cream taste tester who will earn $30K (yes, I’m serious)

Thursday, September 10 by WKYT

(Gray News) - Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream brand is looking for an International Ice Cream Taster, and the three-month gig pays $30,000. Yes, this is a real job. The position, posted by Dr. Bombay/Bosslady Foods, is open to applicants around the world. According to the listing, the person hired will be... Read More.

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Verna Stafford denied parole for role in 1978 Oklahoma killings

Thursday, September 10 by News 9

A woman convicted for her role in the 1978 killings of nine people has been denied parole and will continue to serve the remainder of her sentences behind bars. According to the State of Oklahoma, Verna Stafford, 73, was seeking parole in one of her two life sentences. If approved, Verna still would have remained... Read More.

Drone activity at U.S.-Mexico border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says

Thursday, September 10 by CBS News

Since the beginning of the year, the military has stopped 300 drones officials say are linked to cartels, including eleven the laser took down over a span of ten days. MCALLEN, TX. -Less than two weeks after the military first used a high-energy laser weapon system to down suspicious drones, military officials told CBS News... Read More.

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention

Thursday, September 10 by AP

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump hits a balloon during the final day of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters for Read More.

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Voter Registration Event Scheduled for Saturday September 12

Wednesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

A voter registration event sponsored by the Kay County Election Board is scheduled for Saturday September 12, 2026. The Event will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm outside the Kay County Annex Building during Charlie Adams Day activities. To register to vote in Oklahoma, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of... Read More.

Charlie Adams Day car show and poker run in Newkirk Sept 12

Wednesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

Calling all car, truck & motorcycle enthusiasts! Charlie Adams Day is shaping up to be a full day of fun in Newkirk on Saturday, September 12, and we’re excited to have the Show & Shine and Poker Run joining the festivities! SHOW & SHINE | 8 AM–1 PM Registration begins at 7:30 AM at the Extension... Read More.

Roommate charged in Oklahoma woman’s death takes last-minute plea deal

Wednesday, September 9 by KJRH 2News

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — The woman accused in the death of her roommate took a last-minute plea deal ahead of her murder trial that was expected to start on Tuesday. Kore Bommeli pleaded no contest to an amended charge of manslaughter in the death of Talina Galloway. Bommeli was originally charged with first-degree murder and... Read More.