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Thomas Owings set to lead NOC livestock judging program

Tuesday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College has named Thomas Owings as the new Livestock Judging coach for 2026–27. Owings, a native of Huntsville, Missouri, is part of a family business, “Owings Genetics,” a livestock operation specializing in cattle, swine and goats. He grew up in a family deeply involved in the livestock genetics industry, an experience that helped... Read More.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards Marland’s Place $10,000 grant

Tuesday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has awarded Marland's Place a $10,000 grant to support young adult literacy. The funds contribute to a record-setting, single-day total of nearly $16 million in grants nationwide—supporting adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General operates. The milestone surpasses the Foundation’s previous record... Read More.

Owasso young actor lands major movie role

Tuesday, August 11 by KTUL

Owasso young actor lands major movie role An Owasso actor is taking another big step in his acting career after landing a role in the upcoming thriller Don't Move. Patrick, who has also appeared on Abbott Elementary, said his journey into acting began with modeling before he realized performing was his true passion. "I started with modeling,"... Read More.

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Hospital visits from condition linked to frequent marijuana use on the rise, CDC study says

Tuesday, August 11 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — In the past year, the U.S. has seen a jump in frequent marijuana users going to the hospital with a nausea and vomiting condition, according to a report released Thursday. “The abruptness and sustained magnitude of the increase” is largely due to the condition getting its own diagnosis code last fall,... Read More.

Phillips 66 has contributed $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Ponca City

Monday, August 10 by Ponca City Now-P66 PC Refinery

Phillips 66 has contributed $20,000 to Read More.

It’s time for the Party at the Palace 2026! Tickets are on sale NOW!

Monday, August 10 by Ponca City Now

While this isn't a major sponsorship and auction year, Ponca City Chamber is bringing you an unforgettable evening with the "Ticket to Paradise Party at the Palace" at the Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Rd, 6:30-10:00pm on August 21. You'll enjoy the fun, food, entertainment, and atmosphere you've come to love, along with exciting opportunities to... Read More.

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Sirloin Stockade killer faces second parole hearing as lawmakers press for denial

Monday, August 10 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY. (KOKH) — The woman at the center of a grisly mass murder in 1978 could soon be released from prison. Verna Stafford will go to a second round of parole hearings this week. Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton has voiced his opposition. Sen. Paxton wrote a letter to the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board... Read More.

Drummond calls pending state employee insurance hike wrong, easily avoidable

Monday, August 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling the pending HealthChoice premium increases a crisis years in the making and entirely avoidable. HealthChoice is Oklahoma's self-funded health insurance plan, administered by the Employees Group Insurance Division (EGID) and covering more than 180,000 state, education and local government employees, retirees and their families. At a... Read More.

Fun For Everyone at Ponca City Crazy Days in Downtown Ponca City

Friday, August 7 by Ponca City Now

Get ready for one of downtown Ponca City's biggest weekends of the summer! Crazy Days returns alongside Oklahoma's Tax-Free Weekend and the Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council's Down by Downtown concert series, creating the perfect opportunity to shop, save, and enjoy everything downtown has to offer. Spend the weekend exploring our locally owned businesses,... Read More.

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National Wellness Month highlights importance of mental, social health

Friday, August 7 by News 6

National Wellness Month encourages many people to focus on healthy eating and exercise, but experts say wellness is much broader than physical health alone. Dr. Stephen Lahr with Family and Children’s Services joined News On 6 to discuss often overlooked parts of wellness, including emotional health, attention and social connections. He said taking a more... Read More.

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Friday, August 7 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over whether the... Read More.

Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico

Friday, August 7 by AP

Construction crews drill wells for border wall construction in July 2026, in Luna County, N.M., along the US-Mexico border. (Russell Johnson via AP) PHOENIX (AP) — The Trump administration has ordered construction crews on a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers said pumping groundwater needed to make concrete could... Read More.