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First Week of Session by Rep. John Pfeiffer

by Ponca City Now
The Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature started Feb. 2. The House and Senate convened a joint session to hear the annual State of the State address from Gov. Kevin Stitt. This will be his last as he's term limited after serving two four-year terms. While the governor shared his priorities, it will be... Read More.

Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie’s abduction released

by CBS News
What to know about the search for Nancy Guthrie A man says he was detained in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie and has been released. The man, who only wanted to be identified as Carlos, told reporters early Wednesday, “I didn’t do anything. ... I’m innocent.” The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona said... Read More.

Ponca City High School to Host Incoming Freshmen Information Meeting

by Ponca City Now
Katie Parr-Ponca City High School will host an information meeting for parents and guardians of incoming freshmen on Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the school commons. Families should enter through the main doors of the high school. This meeting is designed to provide parents with important information to help support their... Read More.
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New cell therapy could offer cure to Oklahomans with advanced Melanoma

by News 9
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center says it is the only site in Oklahoma that offers a new cell therapy to treat advanced melanoma. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, or TIL therapy, uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer, the Stephenson Cancer Center explained. “We got on-boarded to do it just recently, a month or two ago.... Read More.

𝐎𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

by Ponca City Now-OCSO
𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴 has accepted a plea deal on multiple felony charges following a comprehensive criminal investigation and successful prosecution. The defendant was charged with of six counts of Lewd Molestation, First-Degree Rape of a victim under 14, Forcible Sodomy, and Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Child Under 16. The plea deal will send... Read More.

Maynard AI Safeguards Pass First Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Government Modernization and Technology Committee on Monday unanimously passed two bills intended to safeguard Oklahomans when artificial intelligence (AI) is used. Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, is the chairman of the committee and the author of  House Bill 3545 and House Bill 3546. The measures seek to ensure state... Read More.
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Suspect Arrested After Crashing Into Home in Ponca City

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
Shortly before 4:30 this morning, PCPD Officers responded to the area of Lake Ponca when a caller stated a civilian vehicle, believed to be a silver Dodge Challenger, was at the lake with a fake siren and emergency lights. The caller believed the occupants were attempting to impersonate a law enforcement vehicle by utilizing... Read More.

Marland’s Grand Home Chocolate Tea Sunday

by Ponca City Now
Join Marland's Grand Home for a Chocolate Tea on Sunday Feb 15. The event is open to everyone. Enjoy chocolate-themed treats along with traditional  favorites in a beautiful setting. The event begins at 4pm doors open at 3:30. Reservations and tickets are required. Call 580-767-0427 for details and to purchase tickets. For those not fond... Read More.
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KAY COUNTY ELECTION BOARD ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

by Ponca City Now
Voters in Kay County who are in the Ponca City Municipality will be electing the next City Commissioner No. 3 are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls on Tuesday February 10, 2026. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters... Read More.

Ben Johnson statue unveiled at NOC Tonkawa Feb. 18

by Ponca City Now
A statue for famed actor and rodeo cowboy Ben Johnson will be unveiled on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa. Johnson’s statue, created by sculptor John Dale Free, Sr. and painted by Yatika Starr Fields will be unveiled at the Pickens Learning Commons in the Vineyard Library/Administration Building on Feb. 18, from 12:30... Read More.

Davis, Baker crowned NOC Enid Homecoming king, queen

by Ponca City Now
NOC Enid crowned Gloria Baker and Blaine Davis as the 2026 Homecoming queen and king at the Mabee Center. Baker, is sophomore from Pawhuska, Oklahoma, studying Athletic Training while Davis is a sophomore Education major from Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma. Queen candidates included Kenley Lemons and Alyssa Harvey while attendants were Kelten Payne and Bryan Williams. Kenley Lemons... Read More.
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