1 arrested following deadly Ponca City shooting
Officers are working to determine what led to a fatal shooting Friday morning in Ponca City.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Death investigation underway after man found with gunshot wound in Ponca City
An investigation is underway after police say a person was shot and killed early Friday in Ponca City.
May 29, 2026Open source
Ponca City babysitter charged in 2 child death cases receives second life sentence
A Ponca City babysitter who was watching over a 22-day-old infant who died eight years ago has been sentenced to life in prison for the second time.
May 28, 2026Open source
Oklahoma Chronicle: KOCO 5's investigation into black dust covering Ponca City
Mysterious dust is causing concern in a community in northern Oklahoma. KOCO 5 investigates it and continues our one-on-one interviews with Republican gubern...
May 17, 2026Open source
PCFD Respond to Structure Fire at Abandoned Apartment Complex in Ponca City Friday
PCFD Respond to Structure Fire at Abandoned Apartment Complex in Ponca City Friday
May 15, 2026Open source
Audra Biggs, Rachel Love named NOC Assistant Vice Presidents
Northern Oklahoma College has named Audra Biggs as the new Assistant Vice President for Business Financial Affairs and Rachel Love as the Assistant Vice Pres...
May 12, 2026Open source
Ted Turner’s Oklahoma legacy: Returning 43,000 acres to the Osage Nation
OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. – Ted Turner, the media mogul best known as the founder of CNN, died at the age of 87. While his land conservation efforts left a lasti...
May 11, 2026Open source
Ponca City homeowners warned to verify roofers offering Strengthen Oklahoma Homes grants
The Oklahoma Insurance Department is warning homeowners in the Ponca City area about out-of-state foofing contractors after
May 2, 2026Open source
Host secured: Pioneer baseball run-rules Ponca City to clinch home field in regionals
Host secured: Pioneer baseball run-rules Ponca City to clinch home field in regionals
May 1, 2026Open source
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Storm risk upgrade in NW Oklahoma
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Mikayla Smith has an update on your storm risk and timeline on this Friday.
May 29, 2026Open source
Homicide investigation underway after shooting victim found dead at OKC park
A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting victim was found dead over the weekend at a park in southwest Oklahoma City.
May 18, 2026Open source
Saturday night storm risk across Oklahoma
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Mikayla Smith looks at the storm risk for this evening and threats you can expect.
May 9, 2026Open source
Volunteers preserve historic Coleman Theatre along Route 66 in Oklahoma
Walking through the Coleman Theatre today feels like stepping back to opening night in 1929.
May 30, 2026Open source
Police execute search warrant at NW OKC restaurant previously raided in 2023
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents served an early morning search warrant at Lucky Zhang Seafood Restaurant in northwest Oklahoma City.
May 30, 2026Open source
Oklahoma City University announces $25 million renovation of Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center
Oklahoma City University announced a $25 million renovation of the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center on Thursday, with plans to modernize the historic facility an...
May 30, 2026Open source
Democrat candidates set for Oklahoma State Superintendent Debate in Norman
News 9, News On 6, and NonDoc will host a June 3 debate featuring the two Democratic candidates for state superintendent.
May 30, 2026Open source
Mitchell Robinson’s finger surgery raises Knicks questions ahead of NBA Finals
Brown confirmed reports Robinson underwent successful surgery to repair the broken pinky but offered no indication regarding the defensive anchor’s availab...
May 29, 2026Open source
Wembanyama was all business in Game 6 of West finals. It earned him and the Spurs a chance at Game 7
San Antonio blows out Oklahoma City 118-91 to force Game 7 on Saturday for trip to NBA Finals
May 29, 2026Open source
Wembanyama, Spurs send the West finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91
The San Antonio Spurs sent the Western Conference finals back to Oklahoma City for Game 7, routing the Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night.
May 29, 2026Open source
Spurs even series at 3-3 with 118-91 Game 6 win over OKC Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs forced a Game 7 after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 on Thursday night, evening the series at 3-3.
May 29, 2026Open source
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga joins Spurs fans ahead of Game 6 against OKC Thunder
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga will join Spurs fans ahead of Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
May 28, 2026Open source
Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals
Trump says New York Knicks owner James Dolan asked Trump to join him when the Knicks play either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder.
May 28, 2026Open source
Thunder top Spurs 127-114 and are a win away from a return to NBA Finals
Game 6 is Thursday in San Antonio. If there's a Game 7, it'll be back in Oklahoma City on Saturday, while the New York Knicks wait to see who emerges.
May 27, 2026Open source
Wembanyama scores 33 and Spurs trounce Thunder 103-82 to even West Finals
San Antonio held Oklahoma City to 38 points in the first half, tied for its second-lowest half in the past four regular and postseasons.
May 26, 2026Open source
Lakers guard Luka Doncic first-team All-NBA selection; Kawhi Leonard named to second team Shai Gilgeous-Ale...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections this season, while San Antonio's Victor...
May 26, 2026Open source
Thunder-Spurs slugfest in WCF is playing out perfectly for the Knicks
With a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are duking it out in a full-blown slugfest — a best-of-seven ser...
May 26, 2026Open source
Wembanyama’s huge game helps Spurs trounce Thunder, even West finals
San Antonio Spurs hold Oklahoma City Thunder to its second-lowest postseason total
May 25, 2026Open source
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Ponca City is in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Region: Oklahoma
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74601, 74602, 74604
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Governor Stitt signs Bell to Bell, No Cell bill into law
Governor Kevin Stitt signed a statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” law requiring Oklahoma schools to restrict student cell phone use during the school day.
May 30, 2026Open source
Oklahoma Watch: Strong Readers Act timeline has some educators concerned
They’ve got summer break to digest new legislative mandates and prepare for heightened expectations to intervene with struggling readers and communicate wi...
May 30, 2026Open source
Trump wades into governor's race, endorses Mazzei
"It is my honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Mike Mazzei, who is running for governor of Oklahoma," Trump said on Truth Social.
May 30, 2026Open source
Then and Now: Robinson’s career defined by banking
Katie Robinson didn’t plan to be a banker. A Fort Smith native, she was pre-med at Oklahoma State University, but after graduating in 1999, she realized sh...
May 30, 2026Open source
Hail, drought, & late-season rainfall impacting Oklahoma's wheat harvest
The Oklahoma wheat crop depends on a delicate balance of factors like the timing and amounts of rain, the timing of freezes and the intensity of our storm se...
May 30, 2026Open source
ROUTE 66 CAPITAL CRUISE: Author and 'Cars' actor Michael Wallis is not slowing down
Michael Wallis has spent a lifetime telling the story of Route 66 — and the world hasn't stopped asking for more.
May 30, 2026Open source
Volunteers preserve historic Coleman Theatre along Route 66 in Oklahoma
Walking through the Coleman Theatre today feels like stepping back to opening night in 1929.
May 30, 2026Open source
USC Upstate earns first NCAA Tournament win in program history
Upstate outlasts Oklahoma State 8-5, advancing to the winners bracket of the Tuscaloosa Regional
May 30, 2026Open source
Police execute search warrant at NW OKC restaurant previously raided in 2023
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents served an early morning search warrant at Lucky Zhang Seafood Restaurant in northwest Oklahoma City.
May 30, 2026Open source
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