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Price Gouging Statute in Effect for Counties Ravaged by Wildfires

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act is in effect following the declaration of emergency for 12 counties devastated by wildfires.The law, also referred to as the price gouging statute, prohibits an increase of more than 10 percent for the price of goods and services... Read More.

Dineo Heilmann to be Inducted Into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College alumni Dineo Heilmann will be inducted into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame March 29 at NOC... Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes House

Monday, March 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, secured House passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted also would not... Read More.

Tornadoes, wildfires, and blinding dust sweep across US as massive storm leaves at least 33 dead

Sunday, March 16 by The Associated Press

By JEFF ROBERSON, REBECCA REYNOLDS and JULIE WALKER Associated PressPIEDMONT, Mo. (AP) — Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools, and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 33 people across the central and southern U.S.The dynamic storm, earning an unusual... Read More.

White House moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the previous administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a locally enforceable crime for someone to be in the state if they are in... Read More.

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know.

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes, or coughs. It is preventable... Read More.

Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain.Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Saturday, March 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties.Those counties are:Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills StephensThe Executive Order reads, in... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department/EMS Involved in Accident

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now-Newkirk Fire Department/EMS

At around 1:30 PM Newkirk Ambulance 56 was returning from the Blackwell hospital when due to a dust storm and non visible conditions the ambulance was involved in a multiple vehicle accident at W and Hwy. 11 West (Doolin).Both firefighters/medics were transported to the hospital with injuries.Another 2 patients were also transported.Highway 11 continues... Read More.

Local Forecast-Critical to Extreme Fire Conditions Friday

Friday, March 14 by Beverly Cantrell

Today Widespread blowing dust, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 71. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.Tonight Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to... Read More.

Two Suspects Arrested in McCord School Burglary

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now

On March 12, Osage County Deputies and School Resource Deputies responded to a burglary and vandalism at McCord Public Schools. Deputies worked diligently and developed two suspects over night. Thursday morning those individuals were arrested at their residence.A juvenile suspect was arrested and has been turned over to the State of Oklahoma Office of... Read More.

LETTER OF COMMENDATION: Patrolman Matthew Uribe

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On the morning of March 12, 2025, the Ponca City Police Department received still photographs from an Administrator at McCord Elementary School. The department was advised that the Osage County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a burglary and vandalism of the school. These images were immediately shared with PCPD Patrol Officers in an effort to... Read More.