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Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

Saturday, June 28 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit for low-income Americans long known as food stamps. Stitt made the announcement during an event at the Capitol with U.S.... Read More.

Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91

Saturday, June 28 by The Associated Press

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. Moyers died in a New York City hospital, according to longtime friend Tom Johnson,... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/26/2025

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2025-00414 06/26/2025 420 N. OAK, PONCA CITY, OK 74601 Defendant AUTERSON, ROCKY LEE, JR et al vs. MONTES GARCIA, FRANCISCO J et al FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay PB-2025-00059 06/26/2025 A/K/A Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF THOMAS, BRUCE W. et al PROBATE OF WILL Kay TR-2025-00901 06/26/2025 ADAMS, DAVIS I Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ADAMS, DAVIS I DUS/DRIVING UNDER... Read More.

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Police Logs 06/26/2025

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony July 1

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

Join the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and community partners as they celebrate the completion of the Grand Avenue Streetscape Project with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. This exciting revitalization enhances the beauty, functionality, and walkability of our historic downtown corridor. These recent projects, including new corner flower beds and an added center lane making Grand Ave.... Read More.

Senator Thompson and Her Legislative Work to Support MOHA

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, issued the following statement Thursday in recognition of the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" event hosted at the State Capitol by Governor Kevin Stitt and featuring HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “I want to welcome Secretary Kennedy to the Oklahoma State Capitol and thank Governor Stitt for shining... Read More.

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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules

Friday, June 27 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider. The 6-3 opinion comes in a case that wasn’t directly about abortion. It’s... Read More.

RFK Jr. launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign at state capitol

Friday, June 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Governor Kevin Stitt at the State Capitol on Thursday to launch the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign. The initiative aims to promote health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility. The press conference took place at 11 a.m. in the... Read More.

Oklahoma and nationwide gas prices drop despite Middle East turmoil and Iran-Israel ceasefire

Friday, June 27 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East and recent U.S. military action, gasoline prices in the U.S. are trending downward, a surprise development amid global uncertainty. A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel remains in place following a volatile weekend that saw the U.S. bomb three nuclear sites in... Read More.

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Pentagon officials defend success of U.S. strikes on Iran amid intel leak, rebuking press’ coverage of attack

Friday, June 27 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Thursday released video of the tests of the type of "bunker-buster" bombs that were dropped on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend as he and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to illustrate the severity... Read More.

Throwback Thursday: Wentz Camp Aerial View Before Wentz Golf Course

Thursday, June 26 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

In 1925 Lew Wentz began work on his "castle" by donating the site for the present Wentz Camp. An old farmhouse served as mess hall for campers. The farmhouse was later torn down, and in 1928 construction started. The first significant structure was a custom built water tower, topped by an observation deck. The... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/25/2025

Thursday, June 26 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay CF-2025-00296 06/25/2025 AILEY, TERRY GENE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. AILEY, TERRY GENE DOMESTIC ABUSE -A&B-SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT (FEL) Kay CJ-2025-00138 06/25/2025 AN OKLAHOMA BANKING CORPORATION Plaintiff EXCHANGE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY et al vs. HALL, RICHARD DARREL et al FORECLOSURE Kay ML-2025-00134 06/25/2025 ARAIZA, SELENA Person 2 SEBOR, COLBY DON vs. ARAIZA, SELENA MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE... Read More.