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PONCA CITY — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Ponca City woman is in critical condition following a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 10:38 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Coleman Road and north Pecan Road, north of Ponca City.

UPDATE: OHP releases more information

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Unit is seeking information in reference to a hit-and-run collision that occurred on US 177 (Washington St.) south of Lake McMurtry Rd (Burris Rd) north of Stillwater on Sept. 20 at approximately 8:50 p.m. A female riding an electric bike was struck and killed by a vehicle that continued northbound on US 177.

PONCA CITY  — Ponca City police responded to Walmart at 10:10 a.m. today for a report of robbery.

PONCA CITY – A collaborative investigation between the state’s Medical Marijuana Authority and Kay County authorities resulted in the shutdown of five businesses and seizure of thousands of pounds of illicit marijuana.

UPDATE: Arrest made in case

The Osage County Sheriff’s Department reports that 33-year-old Michael Ray Porter of Ponca City has been arrested and is being held on charges of first degree arson, assault on an officer, and prisoner placing bodily fluid on employee. On Friday, officials responded to 185 north McCord Road for a report of a house fire. A deceased adult male was located inside the home. Investigators report that preliminary evidence suggests that arson was used in an attempt to obscure the crime scene. Officials are awaiting positive identification of the victim from the medical examiner before releasing a name.

NEWKIRK — Peckham School’s embattled former superintendent, Gary Martin Young, 69, is scheduled for a plea docket on Oct. 23 on a felony charge of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16.

Submitted By KRISTI HAYES | PCPS Public Information

PONCA CITY — Ava O’Neill, a student at Ponca City High School, is now one of many in the area who have painted a fox.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, along with over 40 Oklahoma House of Representatives members, traveled to Normandy, France, to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Executive Leadership Development program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – For the 13th year, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame will be awarding the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship to one Oklahoma high school senior. 

NEWKIRK — Court dates are set for two Blackwell residents charged with feloniously pointing a firearm and reckless conduct with a firearm.