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UWNCO Pie in the Face Contest Update

Wednesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now-UWNCO

We’ve got another BIG shakeup in our Pie in the Face Contest! Josh Fields has jumped into 1st place! Adam Leaming is in 2nd! Fae Rabb is in 3rd! Jacob Bell is in 4th, Jeff MacKinnon is in 5th, and Jerome Orange is currently in LAST! Remember, FIRST and LAST place BOTH get pied, and... Read More.

Voting Starts Wednesday

Wednesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now-OSEB

Early Voting begins Wednesday, October 28. Vote at the Kay County Election Board, 219 S. Main, Administration Building, Newkirk: Wednesday, October 28, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday, October 30, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, October 31, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Voters are reminded that this is a Read More.

A SPOOKTACULAR FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PONCAN

Wednesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now-PC Arts

Who says ghosts have to be scary? Join us for a FREE showing of the Halloween classic CASPER at the historic Poncan Theatre! 📅 Friday, October 30th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Poncan Theatre – Ponca City 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! Bring the whole family for a fun, family-friendly evening with everyone’s favorite friendly ghost! It’s the perfect way to kick... Read More.

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Sen. Coleman, Sen. Brooks and Rep. Hefner to hold interim study on domestic violence courts

Wednesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City and Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, will join together this Thursday, Oct. 29 for an interim study to examine how domestic violence courts could help the state better ensure the safety of victims and at the same time address cycles of abuse... Read More.

Man wanted on marijuana trafficking charges added to Drummond’s Most Wanted list

Wednesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Gentner Drummond has added another fugitive to his Most Wanted list. Mihailo Bozovic, 45, is accused of manufacturing, possessing and trafficking 25 pounds or more of marijuana in June and July 2024. “Trafficking drugs in these quantities fuels addiction and crime in Oklahoma communities,” Drummond said. “This fugitive has evaded the law for more... Read More.

211 Hotline Reform Becomes Law Nov. 1

Wednesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now

Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law designating the Oklahoma 211 Collaborative as the lead entity for all statewide 211 call centers and placing it under the Oklahoma Department of Human Services will take effect Nov. 1. House Bill 4095, authored by Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, also reduces the collaborative's... Read More.

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What Oklahoma’s aggravated DUI law means for drivers

Wednesday, October 28 by News 6

A new Oklahoma law taking effect Nov. 1, 2026, will allow prosecutors to combine two or more driving under the influence violations committed by the same person within one year and prosecute them as a single Class C2 felony offense. Senate Bill 1543, approved by Gov. Kevin Stitt in May 2026, changes how certain repeat... Read More.

FTC lawsuit claims Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years

Wednesday, October 28 by CBS News

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states, including Oklahoma, on Monday sued Dollar General, accusing the budget retailer of charging customers more for products than it advertised. The chain, which operates 21,000 stores nationwide, allegedly mislabeled prices for years, “extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges,” the FTC alleged. “Dollar General has betrayed the trust of... Read More.

Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City Holds Interim Study Exploring Online Ticket Fraud

Tuesday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, held an interim study on Monday to explore how legislation could cut down on fraudulent online ticket sales to concerts, plays and other live performances at major performing arts centers across the state. Officials from Oklahomans for the Arts, consumers, ticketing platforms and representatives from various performing... Read More.

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“Carrie: The Musical” at NOC

Tuesday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

Bring in the Halloween season with CARRIE! NOC Performing Arts presents "CARRIE THE MUSICAL", October 29 - November 1, 7:30 on Thurs, Fri & Sat, and 2:00 on Sunday This spooky, rock-filled horror musical will give you chills this Halloween! Directed by Chad Anderson and starring several of the talented Roustabouts, you don’t want to miss this... Read More.

NOC ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma for LPN-to-RN bridge program

Tuesday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College has been ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma in PracticalNursing.org’s 2027 rankings of LPN-to-RN/BSN programs. NOC earned the top position among 10 Oklahoma colleges and universities included on the website’s list, which reported a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for NOC based on a three-year weighted average. The National Council Licensure Examination for... Read More.

FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARRESTED ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES

Tuesday, October 27 by Ponca City Now-OSBI

NORMAN, OK – On October 23, 2025, the Norman Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of misappropriation of funds. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspect as 46-year-old Andree Harper, who was the executive director of the Mary Abbott Children’s House in Norman, Oklahoma. It was learned... Read More.