Ponca Post Archives - Ponca City Now

United Way’s Annual “Walk for Hunger” Tuesday

Tuesday, September 29 by Ponca City Now

United Way’s annual Walk for Hunger is back in recognition of Hunger Action Day! Join us as we walk together to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our community. Wear orange to show your support for hunger awareness and take part in an opportunity to hear directly from neighbors who have experienced... Read More.

House District 38 Candidate Forum at Pioneer Tech Center October 2

Tuesday, September 29 by Ponca City Now

Join Ponca Politics for the House District 38 Candidate Forum on Friday, October 2, from 12–1 p.m. at Pioneer Technology Center Conference Center, 2101 N. Ash St. Hear directly from candidates Madison Bolay and Doyle Lewis as they share their vision for District 38 and the priorities they would take to the Capitol. The forum will... Read More.

ODOT calls on Oklahoma’s young artists to show how teamwork can ‘Keep Our Land Grand’

Tuesday, September 29 by Ponca City Now

It takes all of us to work together to keep Oklahoma clean, beautiful and grand. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is calling on students across the state to bring that message to life in this year’s Keep Our Land Grand Art Contest. Formerly known as the Trash Poster Contest, the Read More.

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Oklahoma parties react to Trump’s planned Durant rally

Tuesday, September 29 by KOKH

President Trump is scheduled to visit Durant on Oct. 1. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — President Donald Trump’s planned rally in Durant is drawing contrasting reactions from Oklahoma Republicans and Democrats as the race for governor enters its final stretch. The Oct. 1 event at the Choctaw Event Center will support Republican candidate Mike Mazzei. Democrats say... Read More.

SpaceX’s supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early

Tuesday, September 29 by AP

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific and splashed down north of Hawaii three hours after blasting off from Texas. The company had been... Read More.

City Arts Haunted Gallery opens Tuesday, October 6

Monday, September 28 by Ponca City Now-City Arts

Spooky season is coming up and City Arts is looking for artists for this year's Haunted Gallery, the last exhibition of 2026, The Haunted Gallery at 400 East Central, opens Tuesday, October 6th with a closing reception and Halloween party on Friday, October 30. This spooky, kooky exhibition is always a fun time! The theme this year... Read More.

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Gov. Kevin Stitt sends Task Force 1 to assist in New Mexico floods

Monday, September 28 by News 9

OKLAHOMA -Oklahoma is sending two Type III swift water rescue teams to New Mexico to assist with flood response. Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management announced the deployment Sunday. “These Task Force 1 teams have the training, experience and equipment to help communities respond when they need it most,” said Governor Stitt.... Read More.

Oklahoma AG Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry

Monday, September 28 by News 6

Associated Press OKLAHOMA -Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Congress to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, joining a coalition of 25 other attorneys general seeking federal safety standards and continued state oversight. Key Takeaways Oklahoma AI regulation: Drummond is asking Congress to establish federal AI safeguards. 26 attorneys general: Oklahoma joined 25 other attorneys general... Read More.

Trump rejects Iran proposal, expects renewed bombing after midterms

Monday, September 28 by TNND-AP

President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal and said the nation wanted to make a deal because it was "losing so badly." "They want to make a deal and I think that’s fine," Trump told reporters outside the White House before leaving for a college football game on Saturday. "I'd like to... Read More.

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Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss

Saturday, September 26 by The Associated Press

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Meatpacking industry groups raised concerns Friday that recent heightened immigration operations in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma have caused employees to miss work, leading to problems at meat-related businesses that could ultimately raise prices for consumers. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and... Read More.

White House launches Trump TV: What it is and how to watch

Friday, September 25 by GLM

(Gray News) - The White House has launched a new streaming initiative on YouTube titled Trump TV: The Essentials Station, offering 24/7 video coverage of the President’s past moments and announcements just days after he revoked access to three major news outlets over what he called fake news. The program... Read More.

Recent violence raises concerns about youth gun access in Oklahoma County

Thursday, September 24 by News 9

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. - Recent acts of violence involving young people in Oklahoma County are raising concerns about how children and teenagers are gaining access to firearms. RELATED: 11-year-old taken into custody following Edmond teen’s shooting death In recent weeks, an 11-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old have been booked into... Read More.