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Ponca City, OK Pizza Hut® Relocating In Spring, 2026

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City, OK – Pizza Hut has purchased the building across the street from their current location that previously was a Starbucks followed by a cellular business.  This will be the third Pizza Hut location since originally opening in Ponca City in 1973. Remodeling will begin later this year to create a fresh, modern... Read More.

Senator Seifried Files Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Denouncing Political Violence

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved... Read More.

Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 39 Attend History Day Session

by Ponca City Now-Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Ponca City Chamber- Ponca City is a community built on vision, determination, and resilience, the Chamber's Leadership Ponca City Class 39 had the privilege of experiencing that remarkable history firsthand during our History Day session.Our day was chaired by Rich Cantillon, who brought history to life by portraying B.S. Barnes, the founder of Ponca... Read More.
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Drummond seeks proposals for legal action against Temu over security, privacy concerns

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a request for proposals for outside counsel to investigate and pursue legal action against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu amid concerns of consumer protection violations.Temu is a popular mobile app and website that offers low-cost goods to consumers. The company is accused of deceiving consumers by... Read More.

Oklahoma Supreme Court halts new K-12 standards over concerns of promoting Christianity

by KOKH
OKLA. — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has blocked new K-12 social studies standards that were set to be implemented by Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Board of Education.The court's decision  prevents the enforcement of standards that plaintiffs argued would unconstitutionally promote Christianity in public schools.The ruling came in response to... Read More.
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Drummond moves to hold Roblox accountable for child safety failure

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is taking the first step into potential legal action against Roblox over serious child safety concerns. His office has requested proposals for legal services to investigate and possibly sue the popular online gaming platform.  According to the request for legal proposals, Roblox lacks adequate safety measures and is "overrun... Read More.

Mayor Will Joyce Delivers 2025 State of the City, Honored as Oklahoma Mayor of the Year

by Ponca City Now
(STILLWATER, OK) – Mayor Will Joyce delivered his eighth Mayoral State of the City address Monday at the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon, highlighting a year of growth, collaboration, and “Progress Together” across the community.The address, themed Progress Together, showcased a wide range of recent and ongoing investments in infrastructure, quality of life... Read More.

OBN: Organized crime has infiltrated Oklahoma’s marijuana industry

by KTUL
TULSA (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics has been invited to testify before a Homeland Security subcommittee on Sept. 18. The hearing will focus on the presence of Chinese nationals in Oklahoma marijuana grows and the security threat they may pose.OBN says organized crime from 12 countries has infiltrated Oklahoma’s marijuana business.Most illegal operations,... Read More.
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Cleveland County deputies arrest driver in wrong lane, uncover weapons and drugs

by KOKH
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLA (KOKH) — Early Monday morning, Cleveland County Sheriff deputies arrested a driver traveling in the wrong lane on Shields Boulevard.The car was driving northbound in the southbound lane when deputies made the traffic stop.Inside the vehicle, deputies recovered a weapon, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and packaged drugs.Terry Evans, who was driving the... Read More.

Thunder players coach YMCA athletes for Love’s Youth Media Day

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The 2025 NBA World Champions gave back to their local community on Saturday, when the Oklahoma City Thunder teamed up with Love's Travel Stops to welcome 40 youth YMCA athletes to participate in their official Youth Media Day.The event saw Thunder players Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer coach the young... Read More.
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