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Bill to End Discrimination for Special Needs Students Passes House

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, commended House passage of a bill he said would end state-sponsored discrimination against Oklahoma families with special needs students. Senate Bill 105 would amend eligibility requirements for students who are part of the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program."This legislation removes discriminatory... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over proposed government-created religious public charter school

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY– The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in what would be the nation’s first government-created, taxpayer-funded religious public charter school. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has defended the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions that prevent religious public charter schools.“This case is ultimately about safeguarding religious liberty. Religious liberty means every citizen... Read More.
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Dr. Ryan Burkett Graduates from TechCAP Leadership Program

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City - Pioneer Technology Center proudly congratulates Dr. Ryan Burkett, Instructional Director of Trade and Industry Services, on his graduation from the Technology Center Administrator Program (TechCAP). This highly respected leadership initiative is designed to support both current and aspiring leaders within Oklahoma’s CareerTech System. Through TechCAP, participants gain a deeper understanding of... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe Opens New WIC Location in Ponca City

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City - The Otoe-Missouria Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program opens its new location May 1 at 314 N. 5th Street to serve Ponca City families.The former Albright Insurance Building was purchased by the tribe last year and is the newly remodeled location of the Ponca City WIC Clinic. This is the third building... Read More.

Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 10th

by Ponca City Now
Join this nationwide effort to fight hunger by leaving a sturdy bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick it up and help get it to those in need—it’s that simple!Local volunteers and community partners are working together to make sure pantries and Blessing Boxes across our area stay stocked... Read More.
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Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

by News 6
OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.Osage SkyNews 6 captured live aerial footage Wednesday afternoon showing water flowing from the base of the dam, where a patch had been... Read More.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

by Ponca City Now
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 28, 2025. Mayor Kelsey Wagner called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Stephanie Austin and Garrett Bowers were in attendance. Commissioner Robert Bodick was absent.Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, Tonkawa City Manager, Nick Payne,... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING FOR CITY OF PONCA CITY COMMISSIONER NO. 1

by Ponca City Now
Candidates  filing for City Commissioner No.1 for the City of Ponca City began to file Declarations of Candidacy at 8 am Monday April 28, 2025.Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board April 30 2025 between the hours of 8 am... Read More.
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