Ponca Post Archives - Ponca City Now

Turn Around Don’t Drown Reminder

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

With all the rain in the area, the City of Ponca City wants to remind everyone……Turn Around Don't Drown® Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into... Read More.

PCPD Make Drug Arrest After Subject Stopped for Walking in Street Just Before Midnight

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now

On June 18th, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers with the Ponca City Police Department contacted an individual who was improperly walking in the roadway near Riggs Drive and Gary Avenue. During the investigation, officers discovered approximately 28.6 grams of methamphetamine in two separate bags, along with drug paraphernalia and $225 in suspected drug proceeds in... Read More.

PCPD Make Drug Arrest After Minor Traffic Violation Stop

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now

On June 17th, Ponca City police officers conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, probable cause was developed to search the vehicle and its occupants.A female officer arrived on the scene and conducted a search of Alyssa Hubbard, 19, of Ponca City. During the search, officers located approximately 21.9... Read More.

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MORGAN Band on Stage for June 29 Full Moon Concert

Thursday, June 25 by Ponca City Now

Enjoy live music and get ready to howl at the moon with Stillwater-based MORGAN for the Full Moon Concert on Monday, June 29 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. Named after award winning songwriter and singer Morgan Reynolds, the four-member band expands the boundaries of rock, blues, jazz, and folk music genres. ... Read More.

PTSD affects more than veterans: What to know about symptoms and treatment

Thursday, June 25 by News 6

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is often discussed in relation to military veterans returning from combat. However, health experts say the condition can affect anyone who experiences a traumatic event. Dr. Stacy Chronister, an internal medicine specialist with a military background, joined News On 6 to discuss how PTSD develops, common warning signs and why... Read More.

Lake Ponca on List for Consumption Advisory From Oklahoma DEQ

Wednesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

Mercury levels in lakes are routinely monitored across the United States, and it is common for state environmental agencies to issue fish consumption advisories. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has updated its list of lakes with consumption advisories for mercury. Four Oklahoma lakes have been added to the list since recommendations were... Read More.

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7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff

Wednesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

What better way to celebrate the freedom we enjoy than with a good old-fashioned BBQ? Saturday, June 27 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1101 N 4th St While we celebrate the freedoms we have as a nation, we also recognize that every good gift comes from the Lord—and that true freedom is found in Jesus. Come celebrate the life... Read More.

Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

Wednesday, June 24 by AP

The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled. Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 23 states. President Donald... Read More.

Drummond opposes clemency in brutal murder case

Wednesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for convicted murderer Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, who was sentenced to death for brutally murdering Olimpia Fisher in 2003. Cuesta-Rodriguez stalked and abused the mother of two for months before shooting her twice in the face and killing her... Read More.

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Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough

Wednesday, June 24 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus that comes as affordability remains top of mind for voters heading into the midterm elections. In an 85-5 vote, the Senate approved the legislation along wide bipartisan margins. It now heads... Read More.

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

Wednesday, June 24 by AP

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, right, and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, left, listen as April Hiosik Ignacio, center, speaks, Jan. 20, 2023, in Laveen, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in... Read More.

Ponca City Weather Update – Tue. through the Weekend

Tuesday, June 23 by Ponca City Now-PC Emergency Management

Ponca City remains in an active weather pattern this week with additional chances for thunderstorms. -Tuesday: Strong to severe storms are possible late afternoon into overnight. Main concerns include damaging winds and hail. -Wednesday: Additional strong to severe storms are possible late afternoon through the evening, with large hail and damaging winds the primary concerns. -Thursday–Saturday: Storm... Read More.