Local Archives - Ponca City Now

PCPD Receives Ten Thousand Dollar Donation for “Shop With A Cop” Program

Thursday, December 11

Ponca City Police Dept. would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brenda with 1st Class Estate Sales in Ponca City.For the second year in a row, Brenda has donated $10,000.00 to the Ponca City Police Department's Shop with a Cop Program.The entire program is funded by donations... Read More.

AUTUMN LEAF COLLECTION 2025–2026

Thursday, December 11

The City of Ponca City’s annual Autumn Leaf Collection program will run through January 23, 2026. Residents who want their leaves collected are asked to follow these guidelines:Bagged Leaves: Residents who want their leaves collected are asked to follow these guidelines:Bagged Leaves: Place bagged leaves in your regular refuse pickup... Read More.

Tulsa teachers use “Legend of Zelda” to boost student engagement following OSDE reports

Thursday, December 11

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Oklahoma's latest public school report card reveals a decline in overall academic grades, with fewer schools earning A's, B's, and C's, and more falling into the D range.Amid calls for improvement, two Tulsa-area teachers have turned to an unexpected tool to boost student engagement and skills:... Read More.

Plane lands on vehicle during rush hour on interstate

Thursday, December 11

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WKRC) — A shocking video out of Florida shows the moment a plane landed on a car on an interstate on Tuesday.A dramatic scene unfolded when a small twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on a car traveling southbound on I-95 in Brevard County, Fla. Dashcam video... Read More.

Leadership Ponca City Class 39 Hosting “Pack The Pantry” Talent Fundraiser

Wednesday, December 10

Leadership Ponca City Class 39 is hosting a “Pack the Pantry” Talent Showcase on March 28, and are looking for performers and artists of all kinds to audition. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, artists, jugglers—if you can wow a crowd, they want to see it.*Auditions run January 12–February... Read More.

BeHeard Movement to launch virtual volunteer vending machine for the homeless

Wednesday, December 10

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — BeHeard Movement is getting ready to launch its one-of-a-kind virtual volunteer vending machine for those experiencing homelessness. The non-profit says this type of vending machine will be the first in the world.“A lot of times there is no available places where you won’t get in trouble... Read More.

Crow Tribe looks to ‘reset the clock’ on blood quantum requirements, expand enrollment

Wednesday, December 10

In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo a sign marking the boundary of the Crow Indian Reservation stands near Hardin, Mont. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)A proposal by the Crow tribal chair could dramatically change who counts as a Crow tribal member under the “blood quantum” standard, a concept created... Read More.

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Wednesday, December 10

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect Wednesday as families taking back power from tech giants but warned the implementation would be difficult.Many children posted farewell messages, while parents... Read More.

Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra and Chorale will Perform Tuesday

Tuesday, December 9

The Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra and Chorale will perform Tuesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall.The Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of Paula Cochran, with assistant directors Katie Hauge and Dylan Labon. The Symphony winds, brass,... Read More.

Avenue of Hope; Helping Our Community

Tuesday, December 9

Avenue of Hope Ambassadors have been working hard to bring hope to our community with free hygiene packs (provided 100% free through our Greater Good Charities grant) for anyone who needs a hand up! Just show up during the hours listed below and sign a quick sheet—no ID and no... Read More.

Man shot by Oklahoma City Police officer in September dies

Tuesday, December 9

A man who was hospitalized after being shot by an Oklahoma City Police officer in September has died, according to police.Police say in the early morning hours of Sept. 24, officers were dispatched to a disturbance call in the 3000 block of SW 64th Terrace when they located 46-year-old... Read More.

Drummond holds CVS Caremark accountable with $5M settlement

Tuesday, December 9

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced a settlement of more than $5 million with CVS Caremark to resolve allegations that the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) paid Oklahoma pharmacies less than what the medications actually cost. PBMs act as middlemen between insurance companies and pharmacies, determining how... Read More.