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Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.

House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed wind setback bills this session."I... Read More.

Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full A&B."This bill prioritizes our kids,... Read More.

Hospitalizations Trending Down After Oklahoma Sees Historic High in Flu Cases

Friday, February 21 by News 9

Flu hospitalizations in Oklahoma are trending down after reaching a historic high earlier this month, the Hudson College of Public Health reported on Thursday.“I think we've had a historically high number of influenza cases this year. Two weeks ago, we had almost 1000 Oklahomans in the hospital with influenza, and I just haven't seen rates... Read More.

CALENDAR CHANGES FOR PCPS ORCHESTRA AND BAND

Friday, February 21 by Ponca City Now

OSSAA rescheduled our Solo and Ensemble Contest and our High School State Orchestra Contest per the weather. The following date changes have been made to accommodate those changes and the success of the students in their upcoming concerts.7th-12 Grade BAND AND ORCHESTRA: OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest (formerly Saturday February 22nd) has been moved to Saturday... Read More.

Domestic Violence Homicides Spike in Oklahoma, Fatality Review Board Releases Annual Recommendations

Friday, February 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 20, 2025) – Oklahoma saw more domestic violence homicides in 2023 than any year on record, according to the annual report recently released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.Domestic homicide numbers spiked 16 percent from the previous year with a total of 122 victims in 2023. The board, which... Read More.

Mexico President Says Her Government Requested US Surveillance Drone Flights

Friday, February 21 by AP

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that surveillance drone flights by the U.S. government over Mexico are occurring in collaboration with and at the request of her government.They come as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has increased pressure on Mexico to do more to stop the production of... Read More.

David Boren, Former Oklahoma Governor, US Senator, OU President, Dies at 83

Thursday, February 20 by News 9

David Boren, the 21st Governor of Oklahoma who later represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as president of the University of Oklahoma, died at 83.Boren passed away on Thursday, according to his family. According to family spokesperson Bob Burke, Boren was at home surrounded by family at the time of... Read More.

Ladies Night Coming to Downtown Ponca City

Thursday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

Ladies Night is Friday, March 7th from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. in downtown Ponca CityGrab your friends and enjoy Ladies Night with downtown businesses bringing you an evening full of great shopping, treats, deals, sips, and specials.Be sure to follow this event for more information and additional giveaways leading up to the event.Participating locations: Spray’s... Read More.

NOC Enid Hosts Black History Month program Feb. 20

Thursday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

City of Enid Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood will speak at Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 20 at NOC Enid.The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Montgomery Hall in the Gantz Center.Norwood will speak on “African Americans and Labor.” All NOC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited.A free lunch serving... Read More.

Trump Administration Gives Schools a Deadline to End DEI Programs or Risk Losing Federal Money

Thursday, February 20 by Beverly Cantrell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “ wokeness.”In a memo Friday, the Education Department gave an ultimatum to stop using “racial preferences” as a... Read More.

Superintendent Ryan Walters says Yukon Teacher Under Investigation

Thursday, February 20 by News 9

YUKON, Okla. -A Yukon Public Schools teacher is on leave and is being investigated, according to the district and the Oklahoma State Department of EducationWhat Yukon Public Schools says about the investigationA post from Yukon Public Schools on Facebook Monday night said district officials were aware of a “potential situation on... Read More.