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Candidate filing period now open

by News 6
News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY -Candidate filing is now open for federal, state, county, and municipal elections in Oklahoma. While many candidates have declared their intent to run for various offices, they will now have the opportunity to officially file between April 1 and April 3. Follow along for live updates: Declared Republican candidates for Governor These candidates have... Read More.

NOC Enid Planetarium announces upcoming shows and special events

by Ponca City Now
  The Bert and Janice Mackie Planetarium at Northern Oklahoma College Enid has three programs scheduled over the next week, including a live broadcast of a NASA mission and a special Good Friday presentation. On April 1, the planetarium will open at 4:30 p.m. to broadcast the launch of NASA Artemis II live via NASA... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Suspicious Activity Near Dick Conner Correctional Facility

by Ponca City Now-Osage County Sheriff Dept.
OSAGE COUNTY, OK — On Monday, March 30, 2026, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Osage County Deputies, in coordination with the Osage Nation Police Department, responded to a report from casino security regarding a suspicious vehicle parked after hours in the Hominy Casino parking lot. Security personnel reported that a subject dressed in dark clothing exited... Read More.
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Oklahoma County approves $4.66 million to help jail cover $5 million shortfall

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma County’s jail will receive a one-time $4.66 million funding to help cover a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, after a contentious series of meetings that included disputes over procedure and sharp exchanges. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma County Budget Board approved a request from the jail trust for additional funding to address the... Read More.

Oklahoma House passes bill requiring faster police reporting in school abuse cases

by News 6
News On 6 OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at strengthening how schools report allegations of child abuse and neglect by a private or public school employee, requiring faster involvement from law enforcement. House Bill 2959, authored by Steve Bashore, R-Miami, would require any allegation of abuse or neglect involving a public... Read More.
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Trump set to address nation Wednesday night for “important” Iran war update

by CBS News-AP
Donald Trump llega al estreno de “Melania”, la película sobre la primera dama, Melania Trump, en el The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, el 29 de enero de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Allison Robbert) Allison Robbert/AP President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to “provide an important update... Read More.
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Vance wins CPAC straw poll for 2028 Republican presidential nomination

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Vice President J.D. Vance won a straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) about the GOP presidential nominee for 2028. The poll showed that Vance got 53% of the vote from those who attended the conference. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio got 35%, while Donald Trump Jr. and Florida GOP Gov.... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY APRIL 1,2026

by Ponca City Now
For voters in the Ponca City School District, Newkirk School District, and the City of Newkirk. Early voting begins Wednesday, April 1,  2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County... Read More.

Statewide election April 1

by Ponca City Now
NEWKIRK — Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1 when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board while candidates for county offices file at County Election Boards. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said the following offices are on the ballot this... Read More.
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