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Monday, August 25 by Ponca City Now-NWS

Flood Watch National Weather Service Norman OK For Mon Aug 25 2025OKZ004>013-015-017>020-252300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FA.A.0015.250825T0501Z-250825T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Dewey-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Including the cities of Lamont, Buffalo, Wakita, Arnett, Seiling, Carmen, Hennessey, Geary, Woodward, Guthrie, Taloga, Okeene, Cherokee, Alva, Vici, Medford, Laverne, Blackwell, Enid, Leedey, Gage, Watonga, Fairview, Fargo, Helena, Shattuck, Pond Creek, Perry, Stillwater, Kingfisher, Ponca City, and Okarche 1201 AM CDT Mon Aug 25 2025...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

Monday, August 25 by Ponca City Now

Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar.Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an exciting cornhole tournament, delicious food... Read More.

Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

Monday, August 25 by AP

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it’s likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification,... Read More.

Trump blames rising electricity prices on renewable energy

Monday, August 25 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Electricity prices are climbing nationwide — up more than 5% in the past year, according to federal data — and projections show the trend continuing into 2026.President Donald Trump is pointing the finger at renewable energy. In a Truth Social post this week, he claimed that states that rely heavily on “windmills... Read More.

PCPD Investigating Shootings on S. Palm, One Victim Killed

Sunday, August 24 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Shortly after 2:00am Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. One victim is deceased and two others have been transported and are receiving treatment for their injuries.This is an active... Read More.

Suspect arrested after McClain County deputy’s home destroyed in arson

Saturday, August 23 by News 9

McCLAIN CO. -The McClain County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody following an arson attack that destroyed a deputy’s home and vehicles overnight.Investigators identified the suspect as Austin Garrett Reeves. He is accused of burglarizing the deputy’s home the night before and then returning to set the property on fire. The... Read More.

Katie Parr Named New Public Information Coordinator for PCPS

Friday, August 22 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr has been named the new Public Information Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools. Katie replaces Kristi Hayes, who moved in 2024 to work in the Bond and Capital Projects department for Oklahoma City Public Schools.Katie, a native of Ponca City, graduated from high school in 2019 and earned her Bachelor of Science... Read More.

Oklahoma high school athletes could soon cash in on additional NIL Deals

Friday, August 22 by News 9

In Oklahoma, Friday night lights are serious business. Now, a new partnership could let high school athletes benefit from additional Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.Bryan Bedford, CEO of the Oklahoma City–based Bedford Agency, says the influencer economy is changing the game.“We really felt like that was a missing gap, a missing opportunity... Read More.

Free Dentistry Day in Tulsa to provide cleanings, fillings and extractions

Friday, August 22 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Lifetime Dentistry of South Tulsa will host a Free Dentistry Day on Saturday, Sept. 6, offering patients the opportunity to receive dental care at no cost. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the office located at 9146 S. Sheridan Road in Tulsa.Patients will be seen on... Read More.

Sen. James Lankford on new session and Trump nominations

Friday, August 22 by CBS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. -When Congress returns to work in September, the Senate will return to what has been a very time-consuming process of approving President Trump’s nominees. Democrats have done all they can to slow-walk the nominations, which is why Republicans are now very seriously considering changing the rules for confirmation. Both parties... Read More.

Top European diplomat says Putin is setting ‘a trap’ by demanding Ukraine concessions

Friday, August 22 by AP

The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Friday that the possibility of Ukraine ceding land to Russia as part of a peace deal to end their three-year war is “a trap” set by Russian President Vladimir Putin.The Russian leader is demanding Ukrainian concessions in return for halting his army’s invasion... Read More.

PCPD: Suspects in Tap to Pay Scam at Valero Short Stop on Grand Steal $4,000.00 in Lottery Tickets

Thursday, August 21 by Ponca City Now

On July 26th, the two men in the attached photos entered the Valero Short Stop located at 320 W. Grand Ave. They purchased over $4,000.00 in lottery tickets using a fraudulent tap-to-pay scam. The men appeared to pay using tap-to-pay on their cell phones but no money was actually transferred. By the time the... Read More.