CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 1, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, September 1, please only put trash out on the scheduled day... Read More.

DC Mayor Bowser reverses course, admits Trump’s federal crime crackdown is working

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially expressed fear of President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, but its clear success made her change her mind. After Trump announced his plans to deploy National Guard troops and assume oversight of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to tackle rising crime in... Read More.
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Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty, sentenced for domestic abuse, assault

OKLAHOMA CITY -A state representative pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault and will receive a one-year suspended sentence, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.Rep. Ty Burns was charged by prosecutors for the November 2024 and April 25, 2025, incidents involving family members, according to the... Read More.

Movies on the Lawn this Fall at the RecPlex

Ponca City Parks and Recreation will host Movie on the Lawn with two screenings:September 19th: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)October 3rd: Mean GirlsMovies will start at dusk at the RecPlex at 1604 West Grand. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Youth and teens under 14 must have adult supervision. All... Read More.

Next 1 Up Guys and Ribeyes III September 20

Igniting a Flavorful Fundraising Experience! Calling all gentlemen! Get ready for a sizzling event that combines delicious food, camaraderie, and a great cause. "Guys and Ribeyes III," a fundraising extravaganza like no other, with a cash bar available to enhance your evening!The Concept: Imagine an evening where generations of men gather together, fired up... Read More.
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Ponca City Development Authority Invests in Infrastructure to Expand Childcare Capacity

In the picture from Left to right are Lori Henderson, Executive Director PCDA, Mark Southard, PCDA Board President, Mary Beth Hunt, Executive Director CDC, Alexis Kirk, CDC Board President, Austin Wilkins, CDC Board Treasurer, Jenn Miller, CDC Board Member, Brook Lindsay, CDC Advisory Board Member, Amy Swartz, CDC Advisory Board Member.The Ponca City Development... Read More.

Rebecca Napier named 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Rebecca Napier from Northern Oklahoma College is one of 220 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.Napier, from Antlers, Oklahoma, attends NOC Stillwater.The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree... Read More.
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Drummond urges DEA to ban ‘designer Xanax’

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take emergency action on bromazolam, known as “designer Xanax,” which is increasingly contributing to overdose deaths and poses a growing threat to public health in Oklahoma. Drummond and a coalition of 20 state attorneys general want the DEA to... Read More.

ABATE of Oklahoma expands program to teach car, bus & big rig drivers how to see and avoid motorcyclist

Prevent Motorcycle Crashes Before They Happen – Free Safety Program from ABATE of OklahomaABATE of Oklahoma is expanding its Share the Road program—a free, 30-minute multimedia presentation aimed at reducing motorcycle collisions and saving lives on Oklahoma roads.Each year, far too many motorcyclists in our state are killed or seriously injured, often due to... Read More.