Local Archives - Ponca City Now

3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden

Monday, September 7

Fall is in the air at the lake Jack the Sasquatch wants YOU to join us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest at Camp McFadden! Mark your calendars for a bright day of family-friendly outdoor adventures right along the beautiful shores of Kaw Lake!Our Fall Activities Include: Games Hay Ride S'more Pit Spooky Cabin Pumpkin Painting... Read More.

What do the new Oklahoma SoonerCare work requirements mean for members?

Monday, September 7

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is notifying some SoonerCare members about new federal work requirements that take effect Jan. 1, 2027. OHCA sent yellow letters Aug. 31 to SoonerCare expansion adults ages 19-64 who will likely have to meet the requirements unless an exception applies. Key Takeaways Oklahoma SoonerCare work requirements begin Jan.... Read More.

Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival

Monday, September 7

The Missouri Capitol is seen Feb. 9, 2026, in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb, File) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A candidate for the Missouri House made an initial court appearance Thursday on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his... Read More.

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Pools Closing for Season Soon in Ponca City

Friday, September 4

Final Weekend of Swimming-Ambuc Pool & Wentz Pool September 5, 6 and 7 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00 for ages 13 and up and $1.00 for age 12 and under. Children 9 and under must have a guardian 16 and older with them! Active RecPlex memberships allows access to Wentz Pool... Read More.

First National Bank of Oklahoma raises $24,000 for local animal organization

Friday, September 4

First National Bank of Oklahoma's 4th annual benefit golf tournament was one for the books. This year they set a big goal, and with the incredible support of our sponsors in the Ponca City and Tonkawa communities, passed the goal and raised just over $24,000! Every dollar is going directly... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. to deliver final State of the Nation address

Friday, September 4

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will deliver his eighth and final State of the Nation Address at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, during the 74th annual Cherokee National Holiday. Hoskin and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, who will term out of office Aug. 14, 2027, are expected... Read More.

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Tulsa County judge revokes bond for man charged in deadly Sand Springs explosion

Friday, September 4

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. - A Tulsa County judge has revoked bond for Ryan Bassham, the man charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deadly Sand Springs business explosion. Bassham is currently being held without bond in the Creek County jail after Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents arrested him Aug.... Read More.

Drummond secures legal victory against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act

Thursday, September 3

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a major multi-state victory against New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers... Read More.

5 states now accept PIKEPASS on select E-ZPass toll roads

Thursday, September 3

Oklahoma PIKEPASS customers can now use their existing transponders on participating E-ZPass toll roads in several states, expanding where Oklahoma drivers can travel without needing another toll transponder. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said the change is part of a phased interoperability rollout involving toll systems outside Oklahoma. According to OTA, PIKEPASS... Read More.

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Dr. Oz explains how Trump’s drug pricing deals could lower costs

Thursday, September 3

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump opened the "Most Favored Nations" drug pricing to nine additional manufacturers, bringing the total to 26 companies signed onto the agreement. The policy allows drug costs to be matched with prices outside the U.S. The prices are available at TrumpRx.gov. In an... Read More.

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect will stand trial on murder charge, judge rules

Thursday, September 3

Tyler Robinson, charged in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, sits as his defense team argues before the judge during closing arguments at his preliminary hearing in 4th District Court in Provo on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool) Francisco Kjolseth/Francisco Kjolseth/Pool The Salt... Read More.

AED for Newkirk Athletics presented by the Community Health Foundation of Kay County

Wednesday, September 2

Picture by: Dr. John Holden At last Friday nights game, Community Health Foundation of Kay County Executive Director had the honor of joining Newkirk Public Schools Athletic Trainer Lacey McCombs and Superintendent Todd Overstreet at halftime to present a new AED, made possible by funding approved by the Community Health... Read More.