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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OBSERVED MONDAY AS A CITY HOLIDAY

by Ponca City Now
City Hall Offices will be CLOSED, Monday, January 19 and REOPEN Tuesday, January 20. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 19, and RESUME Tuesday, January 20. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, January 19, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight... Read More.

LAST WEEK TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 10, PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION

by Ponca City Now
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Kay County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said absentee voting is available to all voters, provided they are eligible to vote in said election, applications can... Read More.

Maynard Files Trio of AI Safeguards

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, has filed a three-bill legislative package establishing commonsense safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in Oklahoma. The measures seek to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not persons and cannot hold legal rights, ensure state agencies use AI responsibly with human oversight, and protect minors from... Read More.
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Proposed amendment could alter funding for Oklahoma public universities

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A proposed constitutional amendment could change how public colleges and universities receive state funding. House Joint Resolution 1037, introduced by Rep. Gabe Woolley, would allow lawmakers to temporarily freeze, suspend or withhold state-appropriated funds. Woolley said the measure is intended to give Oklahomans more control over taxpayer dollars spent at... Read More.

‘Don’t cut the tape’: Trump threatens to sue CBS News over interview editing

by CBS News
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against CBS News if the network broadcasts an edited version of a recent interview conducted with anchor Tony Dokoupil, according to reports. The interview, which aired Tuesday following the president’s visit to Detroit, has become the latest flashpoint in Trump’s long-standing friction with the network over... Read More.
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Strong Dads Bootcamp

by Ponca City Now
The Strong Dads Program will be hosting a Strong Dads Bootcamp at Tonkawa Methodist Church on the weekend of January 30th–31st. This special bootcamp was created specifically for those who are unable to attend our weekly sessions, but it was designed for everyone. It offers a shortened, weekend-style workshop while still delivering the same... Read More.

Oklahoma fire danger soars; burn bans expand as winds speed up

by News 9
CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. - Several counties across Oklahoma are now under burn bans as fire danger intensifies due to incoming strong winds. Cleveland County is the latest addition to this growing list, joining nine other counties already under restrictions. Fire Danger Escalates in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know Recent Fire Incident A fire broke out in the... Read More.

2026 National Civics Bee® Essay Application Portal Now Open for Oklahoma Middle Schoolers

by Ponca City Now
(Oklahoma City) – Finalists who advance to the National Championship will compete for cash prizes, national recognition, and a $100,000 529 education savings plan contribution. Thanks to the generous support of the Fisher Global Foundation, the first-place winner in each state may also secure a $5,000 donation for their school. Educators, youth leaders, and parents... Read More.
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Girl Scouts introduce new cookie as digital sales begin

by KTUL
The 2026 Girl Scout Cookie program officially starts this month, and there’s a new cookie in town, according to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. Exploremores™, a rocky-road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie filled with the flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème will be available alongside Thin Mints and other traditional Girl Scout Cookies. Sale dates vary... Read More.

Venezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

by AP
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro’s rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month. It appeared to be an understatement for the Maduro loyalist... Read More.

State Senator Bill Coleman Announces Re-Election Campaign for Senate District 10

by Ponca City Now
State Senator and longtime Ponca City business leader Bill Coleman announced today that he will file for re-election to serve his third and final term representing Senate District 10. “For the past seven years, the people of District 10 have trusted me to be their voice at the Capitol—not the voice of special interests or... Read More.
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