NOC Dedicates Yatika Starr Fields’ Murals

Three sets of murals, created by Osage artist Yatika Starr Fields, were dedicated Wednesday at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa’s Cultural Engagement Center.The murals, located in the CEC and the Pickens Learning Commons, encompass over 5,000 square feet.Fields was commissioned by Hugh Pickens to create the murals as part of the existing art collection in... Read More.

Moore Norman Tech Program Fuels Oklahoma’s Film Industry Growth

MOORE, Okla. –As Oklahoma’s film industry continues to flourish, a program at the Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) is preparing the next generation of creative talent.MNTC’s Digital Cinema Production program provides students with hands-on experience in all facets of media production, from editing and filming to crew management. Instructors emphasize industry certifications, such as Adobe... Read More.

​Santa Buck Giveaway Happens Thursday

Shop thru Dec. 19th, 2024 at participating merchants to receive a ticket, and increase your chances to win $5,000 in Santa Bucks plus a chance at three $1,000 prizes and four $500 prizes! The Winning Tickets will be drawn starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 19th, 2024. To win this year you will listen to... Read More.
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Changes Beginning January 6 at PCPS

On January 6, 2025, Ponca City Public Schools will begin automated calls to parents/guardians of students who are marked absent during the school day, and no communication was made from parent/guardians about the absence to the school. The automated calls will begin at 3pm each day.This service will be conducted through a new application,... Read More.

SSI Payments Will come slightly early each month until April

(KFOR) — After an out-of-order month in December, Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will see a wonky start to 2025 as well. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, beneficiaries include those with disabilities and older adults with little to no income. In 2025, the maximum monthly payment is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. According to the Social... Read More.
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Luttrell Appointed to House Committee Leadership

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, has been appointed by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Select Agencies. This is Luttrell’s second term chairing the committee, which oversees regulations, budgets and performance for 54 state agencies and commissions, including the Oklahoma Department of... Read More.

PCPS Distance Learning Friday

On Friday, January 10th Ponca City Public Schools will be a Distance Learning Day due to unsafe travel conditions. Packets have been sent home with elementary students. Secondary students can check Google classroom for assignments. Original Author: Ponca City Now

Oklahoma DPS Commissioner to Discuss Operation Guardian With Trump Administration Thursday

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Commissioner of Public Safety says he plans to speak with the Trump administration Thursday about “Operation Guardian.” It’s a program focused on deporting incarcerated illegal immigrants out of the state. Commissioner Tim Tipton says he wants Oklahoma to be prepared to work with the Trump administration, immigration officials, ICE and... Read More.
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Ways To Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter Weather

If you plan on getting out on the roads during  winter weather, it is important to prepare for an emergency. When drivers are on icy roads and winter weather conditions worsen, first responders may stop responding to non-injury accidents. Preparing for that moment is important because you don’t know how long you may be stranded after... Read More.

Anonymous Tip Leads to Capture of Attorney General’s Most Wanted; Three Fugitives Added to List

OKLAHOMA CITY – A sixth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list has been captured and three new fugitives have been added.  Last month, Detroit police arrested Virginia Hubbard. The 55–year-old woman is accused of neglecting a Tulsa County woman she was hired to care for and preying on her financially. Investigators knew... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2025 ELECTION

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 11, 2025, Ponca City Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote... Read More.