Local Archives - Ponca City Now

Chamber’s Ponca Politics Committee final Legislative Update of the 2026 Session

Friday, May 1

The Chamber's Ponca Politics Committee held the final Legislative Update of the 2026 Session, 2nd Regular Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, last Friday in the Commission Chamber at City Hall. Our state legislators serving the Ponca City Area, addressed a wide array of questions with clarity and insight. Investors in... Read More.

The ‘Wall That Heals’ brings remembrance, education and healing to Bartlesville

Friday, May 1

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - A powerful symbol of remembrance is coming to Bartlesville as The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., arrives for a special four-day exhibition. The memorial will be on display at Lee Lake Park from May 7 through 2 p.m.... Read More.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Friday, May 1

May 22, 2026 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 16, 2026 Primary Election. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said today. Leaming said that persons who are United State Citizens, resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17... Read More.

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NOC Regents approve capital projects for Enid, Tonkawa

Friday, May 1

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a number of capital projects on the Tonkawa and Enid campuses. A total of 15 projects were approved, as described by Vice President for Financial Affairs Anita Simpson. Projects approved included a precision agriculture drone package; KPAC stage painting in Tonkawa; Tonkawa and... Read More.

Stark Bill Expanding Treatment Access Clears House

Friday, May 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, this week secured House passage of Senate Bill 933, a measure creating the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act. SB933 would establish a legal pathway for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access individualized investigational treatments tailored... Read More.

Bill Designating Wheat as Official State Crop Heads to Governor’s Desk

Friday, May 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 today to designate wheat as the State Crop of the State of Oklahoma. Having now cleared both chambers with unanimous support, the bill now advances to the governor’s desk for final review. The bill,... Read More.

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Blair Secures Passage of Measure to Rename Bridge After Toby Keith

Friday, May 1

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore, secured passage of Senate Bill 1475, a measure to designate the interchange of Interstate 35 and Indian Hills Road in Cleveland County as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange. The bill is authored in the House by Blair and in the Senate by... Read More.

Bill Authorizing Gold Star Families Monument Signed Into Law

Friday, May 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Rep. Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, authorizing the placement of a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds has been signed into law. House Bill 4486 allows the State Capitol Preservation Commission to work with private entities to design, construct and place... Read More.

Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian found dead

Thursday, April 30

Barry Christian CREDIT: Family of Barry Christian SAYRE, Okla. - Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian, 54, was found dead after being reported missing, Christian’s family. The family said Christian’s body was found on Thursday. RELATED: Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian reported missing, police find his abandoned truck When was Barry Christian reported missing Authorities said... Read More.

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NOC Mass Comm students earn awards at OKC event

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Northern Oklahoma College Mass Communication students attended the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association/Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters annual convention. The convention was held April 9 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Attendees were Corban Burrell, Enid; Kadi Kienholz, Marland; Catie Blum, Ponca City; and Rowan Svob, Pond Creek. Earlier this year, students... Read More.

Oklahomans Could Purchase Route 66 Centennial License Plate Under New Law

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 3147, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has become law, authorizing the creation of the Route 66 Centennial License Plate in consultation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission. The measure became law without the Governor’s signature... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs law doubling daily recess for elementary students

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma elementary students will soon spend more time on the playground. Earlier this week, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481 into law, doubling the minimum daily recess requirement for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Starting next school year, the new law requires public schools... Read More.