Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full A&B."This bill prioritizes our kids,... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 02/24/2025

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McBride scores 19, Oral Roberts defeats St. Thomas 71-66

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Issac McBride had 19 points in Oral Roberts' 71-66 win over St. Thomas on Saturday night.McBride had six rebounds for the Golden Eagles (7-20, 3-11 Summit League.) Jalen Miller shot 2 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line... Read More.
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OSU suffers 96-64 loss to No. 23 Kansas

By DAVID SMALE Associated PressLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and four other Jayhawks scored at least 14 as No. 23 Kansas demolished Oklahoma State 96-64 on Saturday.The Jayhawks (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) used a well-rounded offensive attack and held the Cowboys to almost 30 points below their... Read More.

Heard scores 26 points, No. 24 OSU women turn back Colorado 82-65

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 26 points and No. 24 Oklahoma State used a strong second quarter to defeat Colorado 82-65 on Saturday.Micah Gray and Anna Gret Asi both added 14 points for the Cowgirls (22-5, 12-4 Big 12 Conference,) who had a 26-13 advantage in the second quarter.Ayianna Johnson had 20... Read More.
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Eddie Fisher, ’65 White Sox All-Star reliever and former OU player, dies at age 88

ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the Chicago White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died. He was 88.The Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory in Altus says Fisher died Monday after a brief illness.Born July 16, 1936, in Shreveport,... Read More.

Kay County Court Fiings 02/21/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay PO-2025-00014 02/21/2025 BOBBITT, CHRISTOPHER R Defendant LOOPER, KATHRYN LEANN vs. BOBBITT, CHRISTOPHER R PROTECTIVE ORDERKay CF-2025-00083 02/21/2025 BULLINGTON, MICHAEL DAVID Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BULLINGTON, MICHAEL DAVID FAIL TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER (FEL)Kay PB-2025-00017 02/21/2025 CREECH, ROBERT EUGENE Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF CREECH, ROBERT EUGENE PROBATE OF WILLKay CJ-2025-00052 02/21/2025 D.B.A. Plaintiff N&R OF PONCA CITY, LLC et al... Read More.

West-leading Thunder beat the Jazz 130-107 for 8th victory in 9 games

By JOHN COON Associated PressSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.Chet Holmgren added 20 points for the Thunder. Jalen Williams had 18 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 13 rebounds.John Collins... Read More.
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Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed

By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press(AP) — A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.The Eighth Circuit Court's decision on Thursday reverses Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.'s dismissal of the case in... Read More.

Beers posts career-high 30 points in No. 16 OU women’s 101-81 win over Vanderbilt

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers scored a career-high 30 points shooting 11 for 13 and grabbed 14 rebounds as 16th-ranked Oklahoma beat Vanderbilt 101-81 on Thursday night for the Sooners' fourth straight win.Payton Verhulst and reserve Zya Vann scored 16 points each for the Sooners (20-6, 8-5 Big 12), who shot 52.2% (36... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball vs. Bartlesville

The Cats are at home against Bartlesville. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv