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Pioneer Tech Hosts Successful Youth Firefighter Academy

by Ponca City Now
PONCA CITY, OK --– In June, Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) hosted its annual Youth Firefighter Academy, welcoming students entering 8th through 10th grades for a hands-on introduction to the exciting world of firefighting and emergency services.Led by PTC Firefighter/EMT instructor Gary Vap, the academy gave students an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of fire... Read More.
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Eskimo Joe’s celebrates 50 years with weeklong bash in Stillwater

by News 9
STILLWATER, Okla. -Eskimo Joe’s, the iconic Stillwater restaurant and bar known for its smiling T-shirts and late-night fries, is celebrating 50 years in business this month with a week of festivities, concerts and community events.The beloved “jumpin’ little juke joint” first opened in July 1975, the product of a spontaneous idea between co-founders Stan Clark and... Read More.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to end services in two major counties starting Nov. 1

by KTUL
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has announced that the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will cease law enforcement services in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties starting November 1.This decision will leave local law enforcement agencies to cover in-state highways, a move that has sparked concern among some legislative officials.Senator Mark Mann expressed deep... Read More.

Senators Christi Gillespie & Mark Mann Launch Interim Study to Stabilize Municipal Funding

by Ponca City Now
Oklahoma City – Senator Christi Gillespie (R–Broken Arrow) and Senator Mark Mann (D-Oklahoma City) have announced the launch of a bipartisan interim study on “Municipal Funding Stabilization,” approved by Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton for the 2025 Legislative Interim and assigned to the Local & County Government Committee. “As a former city councilor and vice mayor, I’ve seen... Read More.
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Nvidia becomes most valuable company in the world at $4 trillion

by AP
NEW YORK (AP) — Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy.Nvidia shares rose 2.5%, or $3.97, in early trading Wednesday, topping $164 each. At the beginning of 2023, Nvidia shares were around $14 each.The poster child of the AI boom, Nvidia... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 07/09/2025

by Ponca City Now
Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay TR-2025-00988 07/09/2025 ALEXANDER, SHAUN P Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALEXANDER, SHAUN P SPEEDING 1-10 OVER (TR)Kay SC-2025-00455 07/09/2025 AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant PONCA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY vs. MCVAY, CARLENE S. et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay TR-2025-00976 07/09/2025 BROWN, KIMBERLY R Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BROWN, KIMBERLY R FAIL TO CARRY VALID INSURANCE VERF. (TR)... Read More.
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6 Secret Service agents suspended over conduct during attempted Trump assassination

by AP
Six agents were suspended by the U.S. Secret Service for failures connected to last year's attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, an official told ABC News. The personnel moves were confirmed four days shy of the anniversary of the July 13, 2024, shooting incident that left Trump's ear bloodied. Corey Comperatore, a... Read More.

Education Chair Dismisses SDE Mandate as “Empty Threat”

by Ponca City Now
Education Chair Rep. Dick LoweOklahoma House Education Committee Chair Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, reacted to the Monday announcement by State Superintendent Ryan Walters that he would require all school districts in the state to provide free lunches to all students at the cost of employee salaries. The Superintendent does not have the Constitutional... Read More.