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ODOT UPDATE-FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 6-22-26 as of 11 a.m.

Monday, June 22 by Ponca City Now

The following highways or interstates are impacted by high water: GRANT COUNTY SH-11 between I-35 and Medford is now OPEN KAY COUNTY US-177 between Blackwell and Braman I-35 ramp to Braman Rd. OTTAWA COUNTY SH-69A between SH-10 and Veterans Rd. is now OPEN NOTE: Additional advisories will be sent from this office as conditions significantly change. Check area road... Read More.

Important Summer Feeding Update

Monday, June 22 by Ponca City Now-Ponca City Public Schools Campus Nutrition

Due to heavy overnight rains, our cafeteria dining room and kitchen areas experienced flooding. Our team is working hard alongside maintenance crews to remove the water and assess any damage. Summer School students will continue to receive both breakfast and lunch. Meals will be served from the gym, and students will eat in their classrooms. Community... Read More.

Summer solstice June 21 marks official start of summer

Monday, June 22 by News 6

Oklahomans can expect extended daylight hours as summer officially began June 21. Get ready for the longest day and shortest night of the year. The summer solstice arrives June 21, officially kicking off summer in the Northern Hemisphere and giving Oklahomans more daylight than any other day in 2026. Quick Facts The summer solstice on June... Read More.

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Second federal lawsuit alleges unconstitutional strip search by Stillwater police, jail staff

Monday, June 22 by News 9

STILLWATER, Okla. - A Utah woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Stillwater, several police officers and detention officers, alleging she was assaulted, wrongfully arrested, denied medical care and subjected to an unconstitutional strip search while in custody. The lawsuit, filed April 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Western... Read More.

Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds

Monday, June 22 by CBS News

Less than half of Americans could afford medical expenses and access to quality care last year, according to a new Gallup poll, highlighting mounting financial strain even among many higher-income households. The share of “cost secure” Americans — those who could afford access to quality care and pay for doctors’ visits... Read More.

As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar

Monday, June 22 by AP

Associated Press OBBUERGEN, Switzerland. -High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran took offense at comments by President Donald Trump, who threatened to attack and told Iran’s president to watch what he says. The comments from afar — on... Read More.

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Ponca City Juneteenth Community Celebration

Friday, June 19 by Ponca City Now

Come join in the citywide Juneteenth Celebration June 19-20, 2026 at the Attucks Center & Park, 1013 S 12th. Thanks Judith Ann... Read More.

Juneteenth in Oklahoma: Events across Oklahoma

Friday, June 19 by News 9

OKLAHOMA -Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Across Oklahoma, communities are honoring this significant day with festivals, runs, music, and cultural events. From Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District to events in Oklahoma City, Norman and communities across the state, celebrations will feature festivals, music, educational programs and family-friendly activities. Here... Read More.

SSM Health St. Anthony first in Oklahoma to perform robotic cardiac surgery

Friday, June 19 by KOKH

St. Anthony Hospital (ssmhealth.com) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital has become the first hospital in Oklahoma to perform robotic cardiac surgery, marking a milestone in cardiovascular care in the state. The surgery was successfully performed Wednesday using the hospital’s newest da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. The hospital said it... Read More.

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Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

Friday, June 19 by AP

For months, and sometimes longer, parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited for the Education Department to make progress on their complaints of bullying or other discrimination. Now that the department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, some parents and advocates warn a process that has largely been... Read More.

City Central Mural Painting

Thursday, June 18 by Ponca City Now

Get your Paint on at City Central. PCDA is once again hosting a community paint mural on the south wall, designed and outlined by Red Dirt Rosie. With assistance from a Ponca City Art Center Community Art Grant, the third community mural is underway. Dates and times are: June 17 thru the 19th 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, June... Read More.

Arts Adventure Camp at NOC July 13-16

Thursday, June 18 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting the 35th Arts Adventure Summer Camp July 13-16. The camp runs from 12:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. and is open for incoming 6th graders through those who have just completed high school. The camp offers students the opportunity to learn a variety of art forms from professional artists from NOC... Read More.