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39th ANNUAL CHEROKEE STRIP COOK-OFF SEPTEMBER 19–20 at LAKE PONCA

by Ponca City Now
The annual Cherokee Strip Cook-Off in Ponca City is a world-class barbecue competition featuring live music, children’s activities, vendors, cold drinks, and fun for the entire family. Purchase a tasting kit and sample mouthwatering entries from professional barbecue cooks, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award in both barbecue and chili.Set against... Read More.

State leaders double down on demand for state employees to return to office

by News 9
Five years post-pandemic, Governor Kevin Stitt is calling on state agencies to bring employees back into the office and resume in-person work. The state’s new COO is renewing that call, saying “Collaboration, innovation, and accountability cannot be achieved when we work in isolation.” Governor Kevin Stitt’s return-to-office executive order: In December, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive... Read More.

Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections backs FCC plan to jam contraband cell signals

by News 6
OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) announces its support for a Federal Communications Commission plan to stop contraband from entering correctional facilities.In a release issued by ODOC on Wednesday, the FCC’s proposed rule change would allow state correctional facilities to jam signals from contraband cellphones smuggled into prisons.The proposal, scheduled for a vote... Read More.
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USDA aims to tackle New World Screwworm to protect Oklahoma agriculture

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke in Yukon about how the government is trying to tackle the New World Screwworm."When New World Screwworm burrow into the flesh of living animals, they cause serious damage that can be deadly if left untreated. They infest live stock, pets, wildlife, and as we... Read More.
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PCPD says incident at Wal-Mart unfounded

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Shortly after 2:00 this afternoon, multiple officers responded to Walmart in response to what was called in as a possible shooting. Officers worked with multiple Walmart employees and reviewed surveillance video from multiple different angles. Officers also spoke with several patrons at the store and no sign of a shooting or a disturbance was... Read More.

Ponca City, OK Pizza Hut® Relocating In Spring, 2026

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City, OK – Pizza Hut has purchased the building across the street from their current location that previously was a Starbucks followed by a cellular business.  This will be the third Pizza Hut location since originally opening in Ponca City in 1973. Remodeling will begin later this year to create a fresh, modern... Read More.

Senator Seifried Files Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Denouncing Political Violence

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved... Read More.
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Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 39 Attend History Day Session

by Ponca City Now-Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Ponca City Chamber- Ponca City is a community built on vision, determination, and resilience, the Chamber's Leadership Ponca City Class 39 had the privilege of experiencing that remarkable history firsthand during our History Day session.Our day was chaired by Rich Cantillon, who brought history to life by portraying B.S. Barnes, the founder of Ponca... Read More.

Drummond seeks proposals for legal action against Temu over security, privacy concerns

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a request for proposals for outside counsel to investigate and pursue legal action against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu amid concerns of consumer protection violations.Temu is a popular mobile app and website that offers low-cost goods to consumers. The company is accused of deceiving consumers by... Read More.
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