Ponca Post

$500 Donation Made to Wildcat Academy Students

Friday, April 11 by Ponca City Now

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1201 in Ponca City, recently made a $500 donation to Wildcat Academy students. The donation was voted on and approved by the entire membership. The money will be used to provide prizes for the end of the year auction. The WCA students are given points for attendance, grades, and courses... Read More.

Renewable Energy Company to Build Natural Gas Plant at Sand Springs Landfill

Friday, April 11 by News 6

OSAGE COUNTY -A Sand Springs landfill will supply the methane for a natural gas processing plant that will soon be under construction.American Environmental Landfill, part of Tulsa-based American Waste Control, already harvests gas created in the landfill to operate an electric generation facility.Montauk Renewables operates the... Read More.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Delivers Hollywood a Much-Needed Box-Office Hit

Friday, April 11 by Beverly Cantrell

(AP)-Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.No one guessed just how big it would be. In its first few days in theaters, the movie earned a staggering $157 million in ticket sales... Read More.

House GOP Adopts Trump Budget Plan After Conservatives Fold

Friday, April 11 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -The House on Thursday adopted a budget blueprint for President Trump's agenda after Republican leaders scrambled to convince GOP holdouts who want deeper spending cuts to back it.The resolution was adopted in a 216-214 vote, with two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Victoria Spartz of Indiana — joining all Democrats... Read More.

A Teal A’Fur and Furrever Home Event Brings Community Together for Hope, Healing, and Happy Tails

Thursday, April 10 by Ponca City Now

Hosted by Survivor Resource Network & Northern Oklahoma Humane SocietyPonca City, OK – Join others on Friday, April 12, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Petsense for A Teal A’Fur and Furrever Home, a heartwarming, tail-wagging day of fun, food, furry friends, and healing—brought to you by Survivor Resource Network (SRN) and the... Read More.

Ponca City High School Music Students Shine at Pride of Texas Music Festival

Thursday, April 10 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City High School’s talented music students recently embarked on a memorable four-day trip to Dallas, Texas, where they showcased their exceptional skills at the Pride of Texas Music Festival in Plano, TX. The school’s band, choir, and orchestra each earned a superior rating. The orchestra was additionally awarded a “plus” rating - the... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Forms Wildfire Strategy Team After Leadership Shakeup in Forestry Department

Thursday, April 10 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -In response to the recent wildfire outbreak in Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt has announced the creation of the Wildland Fire Response Working Group, which aims to review and improve the state’s wildfire response strategies.This follows the resignation of the State Forester, Mark Goeller, and the firing of two additional forestry... Read More.

Turnpike Troubadours Tease New Album Ahead of Sold-Out Shows With Cross Canadian Ragweed

Thursday, April 10 by News 9

Red dirt country band Turnpike Troubadours is teasing new music ahead of their highly anticipated shows with Cross Canadian Ragweed this weekend.The Boys from Oklahoma sold-out shows: What to knowThe Oklahoma-based group posted a TikTok earlier this week with a clip of an unreleased song, announcing a new album set to... Read More.

2025 National Recording Registry Adds Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and ‘Hamilton’

Thursday, April 10 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On," Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black," albums by Miles Davis and Steve Miller Band, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical "Hamilton" are just some of the latest recordings to be added to the Library of Congress' National... Read More.

Ponca City NERA in Urgent Need of Volunteers

Wednesday, April 9 by Ponca City Now

NERA Food and Resource Center at 112 S. 1st Street in Ponca City needs volunteers.The food pantry flooded Sunday night, but hundreds of families still need food this week. They are calling on the community to help. They need 8 volunteers per hour this Thursday & Friday (9 AM – 3 PM) to pack food... Read More.

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84% in Retaliation to Trump Tariffs

Wednesday, April 9 by CBS News

China said it is raising its tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, up from its previously announced 34%, after President Trump's import duties on Chinese goods went into effect today at a rate of 104%.Mr. Trump's broad-based tariffs, which apply to imports from almost every nation, kicked in after midnight... Read More.

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

Wednesday, April 9 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university.The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked.OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.