- Ponca City Now

Floods in central Texas: At least 82 dead, 10 children missing as search efforts intensify

Monday, July 7 by TNND-AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — At least 82 people are dead and 10 children are still missing after heavy rains caused flash floods to rip through central Texas along the Guadalupe River on the Fourth of July.Rescuers have continued their search for the missing, including a camp counselor and the children from Read More.

NOC offers targeted enrollment for prospective students

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting targeted enrollment dates for summer and fall enrollment July 6-8 for prospective students.The dates, times, and locations are as follows:July 8 – NOC Tonkawa’s Wilkin Hall, 9 a.m. – noon or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.July 9 – NOC Enid’s Zollars Library, 9 a.m. – noon or 1 p.m.... Read More.

New Student Enrollment Opportunity for the Upcoming 2025-2026 School Year

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

Attention:• If you are new to the Ponca City• If your student did not complete the 2024-2025school year, but will be attending Ponca City Public Schools in 2025-2026Please use the provided QR code to book an appointment to enroll. Appointments will be available from July 7-17. They will be closed on Fridays.Simply scan the QR code provided and book an appointment... Read More.

New political party aims to unite Oklahomans, dubbed the Sooner State Party

Monday, July 7 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A new political party is launching in Oklahoma, dubbed the Sooner State Party.The group's message is, no more red, no more blue, just Oklahomans charging forward together. The group held a press conference at the Neal Center for Justice in Oklahoma City on July 4.During the presser, officials said people... Read More.

Oklahomans urged to unite as SNAP reductions challenge food security statewide

Monday, July 7 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill”, touted for historic tax cuts and entitlement reforms, includes major reductions to SNAP and Medicaid, sparking concern among hunger relief agencies statewide.According to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the bill’s proposed $230 billion cut to SNAP—along with states required to shoulder a 5%... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Approves Interim Study Requests for 2025 Legislative Interim

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has approved a series of interim study requests that will be considered during the Oklahoma Senate’s interim period. Interim studies have been assigned to relevant Senate committees and will be scheduled at the discretion of each committee chair. All approved studies must be completed by... Read More.

Trump celebrates major legislative win as Congress shifts focus to 2026 budget battle

Monday, July 7 by News 9

WASHINGTON -After President Donald Trump signed what he calls his "one big beautiful bill" into law, attention in Washington is already turning toward the next political challenge: passing a federal budget for fiscal year 2026.Despite the celebratory mood at the White House, lawmakers face a tight deadline. With less than three months left in the... Read More.

Local Weather

Sunday, July 6 by Ponca City Now-NWS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Norman OK 740 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025OKC053-071-070100- /O.CON.KOUN.SV.W.0869.000000T0000Z-250707T0100Z/ Kay OK-Grant OK- 740 PM CDT Sun Jul 6 2025...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR KAY AND EASTERN GRANT COUNTIES...At 739 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Nardin to 4 miles... Read More.

Gov. Stitt and Tulsa Task Force 1 respond to Texas Flash Flood disaster

Sunday, July 6 by News 9

There have been 43 fatalities, 15 of them children caused from sudden flash floods that swept parts of Central Texas, and state and federal officials are sounding the alarm for aid and resources to be concentrated in the area.RELATED: At least 43 dead in central Texas in devastating flash floods, over two dozens... Read More.

More than 4 dozen dead in devastating central Texas flash floods, over 2 dozen remain missing

Sunday, July 6 by CBS News-AP

KERR COUNTY, Tex. -At least 50 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. While officials couldn't confirm an exact number of those who remain unaccounted for, they said more than two dozen were still missing from Camp... Read More.

Team Radio

Friday, July 4 by Ponca City Now

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT LAKE PONCA

Friday, July 4 by Ponca City Now

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Friday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate Independence Day. The fireworks will be choreographed to music and can be heard by... Read More.