- Ponca City Now

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.

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.

PCPD LIFE SAVING AWARDS

Thursday, June 26 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On June 10th, PCPD Officers responded to a 911 call for a woman who was suicidal and armed with a firearm near 5th and Grand.When they arrived, there was no sign of the female but the Officers continued searching the area. As Sergeant Rob Hughes and Corporal William Shahan searched for the woman, they... Read More.

Weather Forecast

Thursday, June 26 by Ponca City Now-NWS

Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming... Read More.

19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27

Thursday, June 26 by Ponca City Now

The 19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive honoring Sean Anderson will be held on Friday, June 27th at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview in Ponca City from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Our Blood Institute in Enid will give each donor a cool All-American t-shirt, a camp chair, and donors choice of... Read More.

Tulsa police arrest suspect in Juneteenth shooting, charged with second-degree murder

Thursday, June 26 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department has made an arrest in the homicide investigation of the Juneteenth celebration shooting on June 21, 2025.According to TPD, Timetrious Moore, age 19, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.On June 21, around 10:50 p.m., a shooting occurred during a Juneteenth celebration, where Isaiah Knight,... Read More.

Tulsa pastor responds to Juneteenth Festival shooting with prayer, action, and hope

Thursday, June 26 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -In the aftermath of the tragic Juneteenth Festival shooting in Tulsa, one local pastor is turning heartbreak into hope. At Friendship Church, the focus has shifted from grief to guidance, as the community searches for ways to move forward.Pastor Jamaal Dyer: "This Is a Safe Place" Pastor Jamaal Dyer, born and raised in... Read More.

Downtown Streetscape Update

Wednesday, June 25 by Ponca City Now

With the first phase of Ponca City’s Downtown Streetscape Project now complete, and the final phase, re-striping Grand Avenue to a three-lane roadway began Tuesday.As part of the improvements, the on-street parking angle along Grand Avenue will change from 25° to 45°, adding approximately 13 new spaces per block. This adjustment will result in... Read More.

Trump nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for historic Israel-Iran ceasefire

Wednesday, June 25 by TNND

(TNND) — President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary and historic role” in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.In a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia wrote, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed... Read More.