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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11 by Ponca City Now

Early voting begins Thursday June 11, 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 Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open to all voters. “You do... Read More.

Peace Pavilion dedicated in Ponca City to honor Dr. Stephanie Husen

Thursday, June 11 by KTUL

PONCA CITY, Okla. — A new pavilion at Lake Ponca is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Stephanie Husen, one of the four victims killed in the Saint Francis Hospital shooting in Tulsa in 2022. The Peace Pavilion was dedicated recently following a years-long effort led by landscape architect Carl Szafranski, one of Husen's... Read More.

Jacob’s Ladder Foundation for Safety Awareness & Training Charity Golf Scramble

Thursday, June 11 by Ponca City Now

$15,000 HOLE-IN-ONE CHALLENGE Think you’ve got the perfect shot? Register your team today and join us for an exciting day of golf, fellowship, and community support at the Jacob’s Ladder Foundation for Safety Awareness & Training Charity Golf Scramble. One lucky golfer who sinks a hole-in-one on the designated par-3 challenge hole will win $15,000 CASH! Team... Read More.

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Local farmer shares concerns about minimum wage state question

Thursday, June 11 by KOKH

Local farmer shares concerns about minimum wage state question. (Mason Bolay) PERRY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma's primary election is one week away, and voters will decide on a state question to raise the minimum wage. Farmers across the state are raising concerns about the state question, including Perry farmer Mason Bolay. "I'm a fifth-generation farmer," Bolay told FOX... Read More.

Drummond praises Trump’s signing of Secure America Act following multistate push

Thursday, June 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 10, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today praised President Trump for signing the Secure America Act into law, which delivers sustained funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The signing came after Drummond and a coalition of 21 attorneys general sent a letter earlier this week... Read More.

OHP investigating deadly motorcycle crash in Osage County

Wednesday, June 10 by News 6

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a Ponca City man in Osage County. According to state troopers, 44-year-old Jeremy Bearden was traveling on US-60 east of County Road when a box fell off the back of his motorcycle. Investigators said Bearden pulled onto the shoulder after losing the... Read More.

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Oklahoma heat wave raises heart health concerns, doctors warn

Wednesday, June 10 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - Extreme summer heat across Oklahoma is prompting warnings from doctors about increased strain on the heart, particularly for people with underlying health conditions. Some parts of the state are experiencing heat indices near or above triple digits, according to health officials, who say the body is forced to work harder to regulate temperature... Read More.

126,000 Oklahomans could lose SoonerCare under new federal work requirements

Wednesday, June 10 by News 6

OKLAHOMA, U.S. - A new federal law will require many adults enrolled in SoonerCare to prove they are working, attending school, or performing community service in order to keep their health insurance coverage — and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority estimates up to 126,000 Oklahomans could be affected. The requirement applies to adults ages 19 to... Read More.

Oklahoma generates $12.8B in tourism revenue, spending report shows

Wednesday, June 10 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma’s tourism industry generated nearly $12.8 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025, supporting more than 109,000 jobs across the state, officials said. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department said the numbers show tourism remains a major economic driver in all 77 counties. An aerial view of downtown Oklahoma City Key Takeaways Visitors spent... Read More.

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ODEQ RELEASES ENFORCEMENT RECORD AFTER MAY 26, 2026 MEETING WITH CITY OFFICIALS

Tuesday, June 9 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

A newly signed enforcement order against Continental Carbon is now available to the public online, on a newly launched webpage dedicated to air quality concerns in Ponca City. The page includes more than a decade of state inspection records related to Continental Carbon. The ODEQ (Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality) has posted the records —... Read More.

Senator Thompson Calls Proposed Norman Homeless Encampment Ordinance Absurdly Bad Policy for Residents, Economic Growth

Tuesday, June 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today expressed concerns about a proposed Norman ordinance that would allow property owners to obtain permits for homeless encampments on private property, warning that the policy would discourage investment and undermine public confidence in one of Oklahoma's most important economic and educational centers. “As a proud University of Oklahoma... Read More.

Nearly 700K SNAP fraudsters found in cooperating states: USDA Secretary

Tuesday, June 9 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that nearly 700,000 SNAP fraudsters have been found in cooperating states, calling it the "tip of the iceberg." "Under @POTUS and @VP’s leadership, we’re winning the fight against SNAP fraud," Rollins posted on X Sunday. "Right after I took office, we asked every state to share their data so... Read More.