Local Archives - Ponca City Now

Help protect bees

Monday, May 18

Every spring, honey bee swarms start appearing in neighborhoods across the country. Most people who spot one don't know who to turn to and end up contacting pest control. The City of Ponca City connect them with a local beekeeper who can catch the swarm and give the colony a hive... Read More.

Arts Adventure Camp at NOC July 13-16

Monday, May 18

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting the 35th Arts Adventure Summer Camp July 13-16. The camp runs from 12:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. and is open for incoming 6th graders through those who have just completed high school. The camp offers students the opportunity to learn a variety of art forms... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs OSSAA bill changing student athlete transfer rules

Monday, May 18

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that he said will make the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s (OSSAA) decisions more public and end penalizing student athletes for transferring schools. House Bill 2153 will require the OSSAA to conduct public eligibility, rule violation, and hardship waiver hearings in... Read More.

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Mustang 4-year-old hospitalized after ingesting THC gummy found at playground

Monday, May 18

MUSTANG, Okla. - A four-year-old Mustang boy was hospitalized and left unconscious for more than a day after accidentally ingesting a high-dose THC gummy he found at a playground in Mustang, his parents said, prompting renewed concerns about cannabis edible packaging and access around children. Bryant Bosarge said the incident happened... Read More.

PCFD Respond to Structure Fire at Abandoned Apartment Complex in Ponca City Friday

Friday, May 15

At approximately 2:16 a.m. this morning, the Ponca City Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at an abandoned apartment complex in the 300 block of East Hazel. First arriving crews were on scene within three minutes and found heavy fire conditions with the second floor fully involved. Firefighters initially... Read More.

Richard Glossip released on $500K bond under GPS monitoring and curfew

Friday, May 15

OKLAHOMA CITY - A judge ordered a set of strict rules for former Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to follow while he is out on bond. Glossip walked out of the Oklahoma County Detention Center on Thursday with 10 conditions tied to his freedom. He met the first condition by... Read More.

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Great American Clean up at Lake Ponca May 30

Friday, May 15

You can help with the clean up at Lake Ponca during the great American Clean-Up on Saturday, May 30. Volunteers will be cleaning around the park, disc golf course, walking trail, and shoreline. Help is needed beginning at 8:00am for 2 hours or for a portion of the time. Work groups, teams,... Read More.

Be Part of the Next 100 Years of the Poncan Theater

Friday, May 15

A community of supporters preserving the legacy of the Poncan Theatre - one story, one stage, one generation at a time. Join The 1927 Society THE HEART For nearly a century, the Poncan Theatre has been more than a building. It’s where kids step onto a stage for the very first time. Where confidence... Read More.

Senate Moves to Ensure Oklahomans Benefit from Potential Federal Gas Tax Relief

Friday, May 15

Pro Tem Paxton Calls on House to Stop 'Waiting' and Pass Measure Immediately OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has amended legislation to ensure Oklahomans will see lower prices at the pump if the federal government suspends the federal gasoline tax. Earlier this... Read More.

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Bill banning child marriage in Oklahoma becomes law

Friday, May 15

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A measure that changes who is allowed to get married in Oklahoma by banning marriage for anyone under 18 has become law without the governor's signature. Senate Bill 504 would make it illegal for anyone under 18 to enter into marriage, removing current exceptions that allow minors... Read More.

5 tips for Oklahomans to help migrating birds this spring

Friday, May 15

Spring migration is underway across Oklahoma, with millions of birds traveling north during overnight flights. Wildlife experts say bright city lights can confuse birds and increase the risk of deadly collisions with buildings and homes. Peak migration runs from mid-April through mid-May, according to Oklahoma State University ecology professor Dr.... Read More.

Ponca City Baccalaureate will be held May 21, Graduation May 22

Thursday, May 14

Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Concert Hall. Attendance for seniors is optional. Seniors attending should wear their cap and gown. Graduates will need to arrive by 6:30 p.m., and the service will begin at 7:00 p.m. No food or drinks are permitted in... Read More.