Sudden blindness possible rare side effect of popular diabetes & weight loss drugs

WASHINGTON (SOA) — A growing number of patients claim popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic can cause a rare but very serious side effect they were never warned about: sudden, irreversible blindness. A Maryland man says it happened to him. He talked exclusively to Spotlight on America correspondent Angie Moreschi, as we examine... Read More.
https://www.poncacitynow.com/advertise-with-us

Shooting victim identified, PCPD asks public for information

 Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. Officers immediately began taking life saving measures and applied tourniquets to one of the victims in an effort to... Read More.

Powerball’s 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million after no winner Saturday

The Powerball lottery jackpot keeps climbing — now at an estimated $750 million — after there was no winner over the weekend. The next drawing is on Monday evening.The three-quarters-of-a-billion-dollar jackpot is the game's 10th-largest grand prize and has an estimated cash value of $338.6 million, Powerball said.There was no grand prize winner in... Read More.

Local Forecast

Flood Watch National Weather Service Norman OK For Mon Aug 25 2025OKZ004>013-015-017>020-252300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FA.A.0015.250825T0501Z-250825T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Dewey-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Including the cities of Lamont, Buffalo, Wakita, Arnett, Seiling, Carmen, Hennessey, Geary, Woodward, Guthrie, Taloga, Okeene, Cherokee, Alva, Vici, Medford, Laverne, Blackwell, Enid, Leedey, Gage, Watonga, Fairview, Fargo, Helena, Shattuck, Pond Creek, Perry, Stillwater, Kingfisher, Ponca City, and Okarche 1201 AM CDT Mon Aug 25 2025...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH... Read More.
https://www.hospiceofnorthcentraloklahoma.org/

Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar.Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an exciting cornhole tournament, delicious food... Read More.

Trump blames rising electricity prices on renewable energy

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Electricity prices are climbing nationwide — up more than 5% in the past year, according to federal data — and projections show the trend continuing into 2026.President Donald Trump is pointing the finger at renewable energy. In a Truth Social post this week, he claimed that states that rely heavily on “windmills... Read More.
https://www.cannonhonda.com/

PCPD Investigating Shootings on S. Palm, One Victim Killed

Shortly after 2:00am Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. One victim is deceased and two others have been transported and are receiving treatment for their injuries.This is an active... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 08/25/2025

EAST MID HIGH08/2508/2608/2708/2808/29LunchChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansTossed SaladAssorted Fresh Fruit Soft TacosTaco BurgerRefried BeansTossed SaladGrape TomatoesAssorted Fresh Fruit Popcorn ChickenMashed PotatoesGreen BeansDinner RollAssorted Fresh Fruit Steak FingersCheese RavioliGarlic BreadTossed SaladAssorted Fresh Fruit Pizza PocketCheese SticksMarinara SauceCalifornia Blend VeggiesCornAssorted Fresh FruitMeals on WheelsSpaghetti & MeatballsCalifornia Blend VeggiesDinner RollDessert Taco BurgerRefried BeansMexi RiceTossed SaladDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert BBQ SandwichFrench FriesBaked BeansFresh... Read More.