Local Archives - Ponca City Now

Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

Saturday, February 28

By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education, and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate Committee Advances Reforms Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Friday, February 27

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee, led by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, passed four bills on Thursday to crack down on unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers and address inequities between PBMs and independent pharmacies. PBMs are middlemen that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance companies and... Read More.

Wildcat Theater Company “The Witch’s Princess”

Friday, February 27

Advance tickets are available on the MySchoolBucks app or go to MSB on the pcps website

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Legislative Forum in Newkirk Friday

Friday, February 27

Newkirk, this is your chance to be heard! Come out to the Legislative Forum on February 27 at 10 AM at the Newkirk Library. Connect with Senator Bill Coleman and Representative John Pfeiffer. Stay engaged and informed together.

NOC Distinguished Alumni banquet set for March 26

Friday, February 27

Wilma Harman, Adam Leaming, and Rick Scott will be honored Thursday, March 26 as the Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni Banquet. Non-refundable tickets are now available for $25 each. Harman, deceased, NOC Class of 1973, was an NOC Fine Arts Division Instructor. Leaming, NOC Class of 2001, is the Superintendent of Ponca... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose “Toby Keith Expressway” to honor late country star

Friday, February 27

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma highway could soon be named after the late country superstar, Toby Keith, pending new legislation. House Concurrent Resolution 1019 would rename a proposed turnpike project the “Toby Keith Expressway.” This roadway is set to be built from Interstate 44 East to Interstate-35, continuing East and North... Read More.

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Standing Firm for Your Rights

Friday, February 27

Things are moving quickly here at the Capitol. I presented House Bill 3094 last week in the Judiciary-Civil Committee, a measure centered on a principle I firmly believe in, which is trusting law-abiding citizens. The bill would have allowed individuals with a valid Self-Defense Act (SDA) license to carry... Read More.

Jenks man wins $5 million Mega Millions prize after buying ticket at Henryetta QuikTrip

Friday, February 27

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Jenks man’s morning routine turned into a multimillion-dollar surprise after he discovered he had won $5 million playing the Oklahoma Lottery’s Mega Millions. Matthew of Jenks learned he won $5 million after checking his ticket the morning of Feb. 25, 2026, using the Oklahoma Lottery ticket... Read More.

What is Cedar Fever? How mountain cedar pollen impacts Oklahoma each winter

Friday, February 27

Mountain Cedar tree Photo Credit: OSU Extension Office Allergy seasons come in all shapes and sizes across Oklahoma. And even when the winter cold settles in, many Oklahomans still find themselves sniffling and sneezing due to a common winter culprit: Those pesky mountain cedar trees. What is Cedar Fever? According to the Oklahoma... Read More.

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Hay truck convoy heads to western Oklahoma to aid farmers after wildfires

Thursday, February 26

A convoy of semis loaded with hay left eastern Oklahoma early Thursday morning, bound for Western Oklahoma to assist farmers affected by recent wildfires. The convoy passed through Tulsa around 5:15 a.m. Thursday on its way to the Beaver County area. Former State Senator Blake Stephens, who is helping organize the... Read More.

NOC Planetarium show set for March 3

Thursday, February 26

The Northern Oklahoma College Enid March planetarium show is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will present a show for children, “The Little Star That Could.” Osell will also show the night sky over Enid in the spring and point out interesting objects to look for during spring... Read More.

Rep. Chad Caldwell Secures Oversight Passage of Education Reform Bills

Thursday, February 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Wednesday passed a pair of higher education reforms in the House Education Oversight Committee. House Bill 3700 would require state colleges and universities to implement a policy requiring students' grades to be based only on academic performance, including attendance, and not on... Read More.