Local Archives - Ponca City Now

Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing

Sunday, December 7

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) — Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront.But today only 12 are still alive — all centenarians — and this year none are able... Read More.

Man Killed in Auto Accident in Ponca City

Saturday, December 6

Early this morning, PCPD officers and PCFD crews responded to a possible rollover accident on Hartford, between Ash and Waverly. Upon arrival, the officers located a vehicle off of the roadway, near the private driveway of the UPS facility on Hartford.When the officers approached the vehicle, they discovered one... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College names 2026 Distinguished Alumni and announces alumni reunion date

Friday, December 5

Wilma Harman, Adam Leaming, and Rick Scott have been chosen as the Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni for 2026.The announcement was made by NOC Director of Alumni and Community Relations Ciera Kirby.“On behalf of the Alumni Selection Committee, I’m excited to announce the 2026 Inductees and look forward to... Read More.

Icon Cinemas Reopens Movie Theater in Ponca City

Friday, December 5

Ponca City is celebrating a major quality-of-life milestone with the reopening of its movie theater after a four-year gap. Icon Cinemas has completed a full renovation of the Prospect Avenue location and is unveiling a modern, fully updated four-plex theater which is the result of a strategic partnership with... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing program students receive funding from Community Health Foundation

Friday, December 5

Students in the Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing program have been selected to receive scholarships funded by the Community Health Foundation. Recipients include Brandy Welch of Ponca City, Darrian Black of Ponca City, Katie Hernandez of Ponca City, Laryn Rice of Fairfax, and Kaylee Hall of Ponca City along... Read More.

Drummond launches Phase 2 of robocall crackdown

Friday, December 5

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup Thursday, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest voice providers in the country.As part of the ongoing investigation, Drummond and the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has directed Inteliquent, Bandwidth,... Read More.

Erika Kirk says she supports Second Amendment, her husband’s death was not a gun problem

Friday, December 5

President Donald Trump, with Erika Kirk, walks out to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk to his widow Erika Kirk, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)WASHINGTON (TNND) — Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk said during... Read More.

Team Radio Santa’s Stash of Cash

Thursday, December 4

Santa’s Stash is “hypothetically” hidden in “plain sight” somewhere in Ponca City. Listen weekdays during the “Morning Shows” for a simulcast on Team Radio's 99.3 FM KLOR and 100.7 FM KPNC between 8:30 am and 8:40 am for the clue of the day. Each day, a new clue will be given... Read More.

NOC Sheep Center students earn top honors at National Livestock Expo

Thursday, December 4

Students from the Northern Oklahoma College Sheep Center Production class achieved outstanding success at the prestigious North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky—often regarded as the “Super Bowl” of sheep shows.The NOC team exhibited eight Dorsets and four Hampshires from the NOC Sheep Center show flock in... Read More.

POLLING PLACE CHANGE

Thursday, December 4

The polling place for precinct 534 and 535 has changed, the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board announced. Voters in Precinct 534 formerly voted at the Northeast Baptist Church 2200 N Pecan Rd Ponca City, and for voters in Precinct 535 formerly voted at Ponca City Assembly 2313 East... Read More.

Law strengthens 988 Crisis Lifeline after cyberattack caused 24-hour outage

Thursday, December 4

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Suicide takes the lives of about 50,000 Americans every year, including many veterans.Legislation to strengthen a key tool in preventing suicides was signed into law earlier this week.The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received more than 16 million contacts since its launch in July 2022, an... Read More.

Q&A: How to avoid arrest and bail bond scams as criminals get more sophisticated

Thursday, December 4

What kinds of scams are targeting families?From fake phone calls to urgent demands for money, scammers are contacting families and pretending to be jail staff or licensed bondsmen.Amigo Bail Bonds owner Salomon Dionicio says he hears from victims almost every week.“We’ve had numerous calls from family members, mothers and... Read More.