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ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

by Ponca City Now
Voters in Kay County who will be voting February 11, 2025 for the Ponca City Mayor Election are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls next week. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Chief Raises Concerns Over Federal Job Cuts

by News 6
A federal judge has temporarily paused the deadline for federal employees to decide whether to accept President Donald Trump’s offer to resign, as his administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce.The White House offered more than 2 million federal workers a "deferred resignation" program, allowing them to resign while retaining full benefits until Sept.... Read More.

OSU Board of Regents Names Dr. James Hess as Interim President After Shrum’s Resignation

by News 6
STILLWATER, Okla. -Oklahoma State University’s Board of Regents met recently to determine the university’s next steps following President Kayse Shrum’s sudden resignation.One of the first steps was to name Dr. James Hess interim president. Hess currently serves as the Vice Provost for the OSU Center for Health Sciences and as a Professor of Family Medicine... Read More.
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Drummond Announces Defeat of Biden Administration’s EV Mandate

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today the long-awaited defeat of the Biden Administration’s burdensome emissions regulations from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In 2023, Oklahoma joined a 21-state coalition to challenge the Biden Administration’s attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road. The FHWA rule would have forced states to set... Read More.
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Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes First Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, Thursday secured committee passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted also would... Read More.

Hugo Middle School teacher arrested for alleged abuse of special needs students

by News 9
A Hugo Middle School teacher has been arrested and accused of abusing students with special needs, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.Court records show Yolanda Dunbar is facing two counts of child abuse.Authorities say Dunbar is one of five teachers caught on camera hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old student.It remains unclear... Read More.
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Silvan Zingg Live at Marland’s Grand Home

by Ponca City Now
Silvan Zingg will perform a Boogie, Blues, & Jazz Piano Convert at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand, at 7:30pm on Feb. 13.Pre-concert Party 6PM-7:30PM, reserved tickets $55 (includes international foods & desserts)Concert Only, reserved tickets $35 (includes refreshments)Tickets are available at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, 420 E. Grand Ave., 580-765-4400, Marland’s... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Local Law Enforcement with $50,000 Donation for Critical Radio Equipment Upgrades

by Ponca City Now
Phillips 66 has donated $50,000 to the Ponca City Police Department to support the purchase of upgraded radio equipment, ensuring enhanced communication capabilities for officers in the field. The investment in new technology will improve response times, officer safety, and overall public safety for the Ponca City community. A formal check presentation was made... Read More.

Buying candy, soda with food stamps banned under proposed Kansas bill

by Kansas Reflector
TOPEKA — Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal government would accept the move is unclear.Previous efforts to request waivers from the rules of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, under which food stamps are funded and administered to states,... Read More.
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