2025 - Ponca City Now

Watonga Bob Shoemaker Award Finalists Includes Ponca City Mainstreet Executive Director Maci Graves

Monday, September 22 by Ponca City Now

The Oklahoma Main Street Center is proud to announce the finalists for the Watonga Bob Shoemaker Award. This annual award recognizes the Main Street Program Director of the Year and is named for Bob Shoemaker who left an indelible mark in the Oklahoma Main Street world before his passing in 2010.Congratulations to each of... Read More.

U2 named 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize honorees

Monday, September 22 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -One of the most influential rock bands in the world is set to receive a special honor in Tulsa next month.Irish rock band U2 has been named the 2025 recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize. Bono and The Edge will accept the award on behalf of the group during a special event... Read More.

Caretaker killed in tiger-related accident at Hugo preserve

Monday, September 22 by KTUL

TULSA (KTUL) — A caretaker at a southeastern Oklahoma animal preserve was killed Saturday in an accident involving a tiger under his care."It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic loss of Ryan Easley, who lost his life in an accident involving a tiger under his care at the Growler Pines Tiger... Read More.

Can you lose your job over social media posts? An OKC attorney answers the question

Monday, September 22 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s abrupt removal from late-night television ignited debate over free speech. A private school teacher in the metro was one of the first to be fired after making controversial comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Can you be fired over comments made on... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 09/22/2025

Sunday, September 21 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH09/2209/2309/2409/2509/26LunchBBQ SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Crispy TacoXtreme Bean & Cheese BurritoRefried BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Popcorn SmackersMashed PotatoesGreen BeansDinner RollFresh Fruit Spaghetti & Meat SauceThai ChickenGarlic BreadCalifornia Blend VeggiesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Twisted Mozz. BreadstickPizza Pocket, PepperoniBroccoliCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsBBQ Beef SandwichBaked BeansOven Fry WedgesDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableWheat Dinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesDessert Stuffed... Read More.

SEC Officiating acknowledges critical blunder in OU win over Auburn

Sunday, September 21 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma got away with one on a second-quarter touchdown against Auburn on Saturday.Before Isaiah Sategna’s 24-yard touchdown catch from John Mateer, he appeared to be running off the field. Instead, he stopped, ran a pattern and ended up wide open for the score. It was... Read More.

No. 11 OU’s record 10 sacks and Mateer’s late TD sink No. 22 Auburn and ex-Sooner QB Arnold

Sunday, September 21 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer passed for 271 yards and a touchdown, and No. 11 Oklahoma beat No. 22 Auburn and former Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold 24-17 on Saturday.Mateer, who transferred from Washington State to replace Arnold, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run with 4:54 remaining.... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 09/19/2025

Saturday, September 20 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay PO-2025-00091 09/19/2025 AVEY, TIMOTHY LUKE Defendant TURNER, MONTANA JOY vs. AVEY, TIMOTHY LUKE PROTECTIVE ORDERKay CJ-2025-00212 09/19/2025 BOWERS LOGISTICS, INC Defendant RXO FREIGHT FORWARDING, INC vs. BOWERS LOGISTICS, INC BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CJ-2025-00214 09/19/2025 CITY NATIONAL BANK & TRUST Plaintiff CITY NATIONAL BANK & TRUST vs. LEE, JEFFERY W et al FORECLOSUREKay CJ-2025-00215 09/19/2025 CITY NATIONAL BANK & TRUST Plaintiff CITY NATIONAL... Read More.

Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner: A mascot with a storied past and unforgettable moments

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Tarin Clark vividly remembers the first time he sprinted onto Owen Field field alongside the Sooner Schooner, Oklahoma’s iconic covered wagon mascot.It was 2017, and he was a new member of the RUF/NEKS, the all-male spirit group that helps maintain the Schooner and its ponies.... Read More.

Jackson Arnold returning to Oklahoma as Auburn’s QB following a rocky stint with the Sooners

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — No. 22 Auburn (3-0) at No. 11 Oklahoma (3-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)Jackson Arnold was expected to be the next big thing at Oklahoma, another great quarterback at a school that produced Heisman winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, and featured stars Jalen Hurts,... Read More.

Haynes throws TD pass, Morgan kicks 4 FG, Tulsa gets rare win over OSU 19-12

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Baylor Hayes threw for 219 yards and a touchdown and Seth Morgan kicked four field goals to help Tulsa defeat Oklahoma State 19-12 on Friday night for the first time in 27 years.Hayes started his second straight game in place of Kirk Francis and... Read More.

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Saturday, September 20 by The Associated Press

By KATHY McCORMACK and JOSH FUNK Associated Press(AP) — Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down” by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said on Friday. He was 57.The small plane... Read More.