US strikes target in Syria in response to pro-Iranian militias attack
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dpa WASHINGTON — The U.S. military struck a facility in eastern Syria in response to recent attacks by pro-Iranian militias, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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House GOP pulls Financial Services bill from the floor
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Republicans yanked another fiscal 2024 spending bill before a final vote that was scheduled for Thursday morning, leaving them empty-handed for the week and stuck at seven out of 12 annual appropriations bills passed.
Republican 2024 hopefuls spar over foreign policy, blame Trump for election losses
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The third Republican presidential debate focused on questions over foreign policy crises and the party’s latest election losses, an embarrassment the candidates blamed on former President Donald Trump.
Ponca Playhouse debuts The Pirates of Penzance
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The Ponca Playhouse, known for its lively productions as a longstanding position as a community theatre organization, is debuting their hilarious rendition of The Pirates of Penzance. This show is packed full of comical moments that will have audiences laughing throughout the two act performance.
PIONEER TECHNOLOGY
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PIONEER TECHNOLOGY Center’s Basic Peace Officer Certification (BPOC) class celebrated their graduation with a ceremony and reception. They are pictured left to right, Sierra Long, Ponca City PD; Timothy Siebuhr, Ponca City PD; Matt Scism, Tonkawa PD; Troy Baugus, from Ponca City; Alex Mardis-Rios, Ponca City PD; Anthony Jauregui with Kay County Detention Center; ReAnna Sage, Ponca City PD, and not pictured Eric Sofian from Barnsdall.
Police Blotter
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Nov. 4, 2023 Assault - At 5:01 am, the reporting party on 911 advised of 16 people in front of 716 N. Elm, and someone was possibly shot. The reporting party advised she was assaulted. The subjects were last seen toward Lake. Both parties were separated and calmed down.
Police Blotter
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Nov. 2, 2023 Assault - At 12:48 am, the reporting party requested an officer in reference to a juvenile that was assaulted by an adult male in a white Hyundai Sonata with a temporary tag from CarMart at 3305 N. 14th. Suspect was not on scene. Victim was an adult and uncooperative. Refused medical and a report.
Today in History
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Today is the 313th day of 2023 and the 48th day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt visited the Panama Canal, becoming the first sitting president to make an official trip outside of the United States.
2nd Annual PonCon a smashing success
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The second PonCon event has come to a close. The anticipation of attendance for this year was much higher than the 700 people that were in attendance during the first PonCon event in 2022. Held again in the City Central building, the PonCon event was held on Nov. 4th in the Summit Room.
Public Safety Center improves safety in Newkirk
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The Newkirk Public Safety Center rises two stories above Maple Street in downtown Newkirk. Multiple bays house fire trucks and ambulances operated by the Newkirk Fire/EMS service (NFD), the first time in many years they were able to store all vehicles indoors. Fire Chief Adam Longcrier sits behind his desk in the biggest office he has ever worked as fire chief. In a window behind him, the old station is clearly visible, a station they had spent more than half a century in.