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PonCon 2026 at Ponca City’s City Central

Monday, October 26

Gather with other pop culture fanatics on Nov. 7 for PonCon at City Central from 11am-6pm. Enjoy delicious food trucks before watching an animated film screening, browsing entries in the micro-fiction and graphic novel contest, or shopping through the geek and gaming garage sale. Cheer on winners as they announce prizes... Read More.

Senator Rader, Representative Miller Study Length of Prison Stays, Reentry Programs

Monday, October 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, hosted an interim study to explore responsible ways to reduce the length of some prison stays and better utilize successful reentry programs while still prioritizing public safety. Policy experts, academic leaders and criminal justice reform advocates presented at... Read More.

Drummond seeks help finding 10 Most Wanted fugitive as Pryor murder case turns 22

Monday, October 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Twenty-two years to the day after a Pryor woman was killed, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is renewing his call for the public’s help finding the man accused of her murder. Alfonso Mondragon, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 23, 2004, death of his girlfriend, Shelley... Read More.

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Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

Monday, October 26

A worker sorts ballots at the L.A. County Ballot Processing Center during the California primary election, June 2, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang, File) Advocates for greater voter identification requirements are pursuing a new approach in some states: a mandate to place driver’s license or partial... Read More.

Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

Friday, October 23

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voter turnout is soaring compared with the last midterm election in many of the states that are expected to decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis of early voting two weeks before Election Day. In Texas, early voting... Read More.

Marland’s Place Collecting Coats this Fall and Winter

Friday, October 23

Have an extra coat hanging in your closet? Put it to good use.Marland’s Place is collecting coats this fall and winter to help keep the children in our care warm and cozy. You can drop off your donations at their office. They are located at 1300 Summers Place, just off... Read More.

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Trunk or Treat and Family Fun Night at First Lutheran Church and School

Friday, October 23

🎃👻 ONE NIGHT. TWO BIG REASONS TO HAVE FUN! 👻🎃 Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to First Lutheran Church & School for an evening packed with fall fun! 🍬🕷️ TRUNK OR TREAT — FREE! 🕷️🍬 Hosted by First Lutheran Church, our Trunk or Treat is completely FREE! Come dressed... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton and Sen. Pederson Celebrate Opening of Taiwan Regional Trade Office

Friday, October 23

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, on Tuesday joined Taiwanese officials in Taipei for the official opening of the Taiwan Regional Trade Office, establishing a new resource for Oklahoma’s international trade and economic development efforts. The office was established through Read More.

JoAnn M. Westphalen (JMW) Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Established at NOC

Friday, October 23

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the . The scholarship... Read More.

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LeFlore County jury awards student $7.2 million in sexual abuse case

Friday, October 23

LEFLORE COUNTY, Okla. - A LeFlore County jury has ordered Pocola Public Schools and its former superintendent to pay a student a total of $7.2 million in a case involving reports of sexual abuse. According to court documents, the student reported the abuse to a school staff member during the 2020-21... Read More.

Evans Children Academy of Performing Arts Presents: Alice In Wonderland Jr

Thursday, October 22

Evans Children Academy of Performing Arts invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole for Alice in Wonderland Jr. Oct 22-25 at the Poncan Theater at 104 East Grand. Directed by Eddie Dixon and Stage Managed by Nikole Hicks & Addie Kyler, his whimsical musical brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters... Read More.

PCPS Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present their annual Fall/Halloween Concert on Thursday

Thursday, October 22

Get ready for an evening of music, costumes, and Halloween fun! The PCPS Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present their annual Fall/Halloween Concert on Thursday, October 22, in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall on Overbrook across from the High School. Under the direction of Paula Cochran, with assistance from... Read More.

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PonCon 2026 at Ponca City’s City Central

Senator Rader, Representative Miller Study Length of Prison Stays, Reentry Programs

Drummond seeks help finding 10 Most Wanted fugitive as Pryor murder case turns 22

Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

Marland’s Place Collecting Coats this Fall and Winter

Trunk or Treat and Family Fun Night at First Lutheran Church and School

Pro Tem Paxton and Sen. Pederson Celebrate Opening of Taiwan Regional Trade Office

JoAnn M. Westphalen (JMW) Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Established at NOC

LeFlore County jury awards student $7.2 million in sexual abuse case

Evans Children Academy of Performing Arts Presents: Alice In Wonderland Jr

PCPS Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present their annual Fall/Halloween Concert on Thursday

Upcoming Events

Braman’s Crafts & Farmers Market

Cupcakes & Crafts at Marland’s Grand Home

Murder at the Winery

Light Up Ponca City

Free Showing of Casper at the Poncan Theatre