Ponca Post Archives - Ponca City Now

What to know about energy drinks, caffeine and possible side effects

Tuesday, August 25 by News 6

Energy drinks have become a popular way to get a quick boost when people are tired or trying to power through a workout or busy day. But some energy drinks contain significantly more caffeine than a typical cup of coffee, and the effects can be more concerning for people who are already predisposed to certain... Read More.

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Tuesday, August 25 by Beverly Cantrell

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde... Read More.

Green Country Election Guide: What Voters Will Decide Aug. 25

Tuesday, August 25 by News 6

Voters across Green Country will head to the polls Aug. 25 with a wide range of decisions on the ballot, from multimillion-dollar school bond packages and local sales tax proposals to statewide Republican runoff races. Several communities will have issues specific to their cities, counties or school districts. Oklahoma voters will also decide two state... Read More.

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Oklahoma launches 2026 snowplow naming contest for students

Tuesday, August 25 by News 6

OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are launching the 2026 Snowplow Naming Contest, giving K-12 students statewide a chance to name the snowplows that help keep Oklahoma roads clear during winter weather. Students can submit names for 24 ODOT snowplows and 11 OTA snowplows. Submissions are open from Aug. 24 through Sept.... Read More.

University of Oklahoma seeing record number of freshman enrollment

Tuesday, August 25 by KTUL

NORMAN, Okla. — The University of Oklahoma is seeing a record number of enrollment once again. 6,437 students make up the Class of 2030, the largest freshman class in state and university history. This is OU's sixth consecutive year of record-setting freshman enrollment, a streak that's driven a 45% growth in incoming class sizes over that... Read More.

Drummond tells Muskogee schools the First Amendment did not require canceling prayer walk, offers future support

Tuesday, August 25 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today advised Muskogee Public Schools that it was under no constitutional obligation to cancel a community prayer walk earlier this month, and offered this Office’s assistance to any Oklahoma district that receives a similar demand. Muskogee 6th and 7th Grade Academy had scheduled a Back to School Community... Read More.

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Trump waives tariffs on ground beef as Oklahoma ranchers push back

Tuesday, August 25 by News 6

President Donald Trump is temporarily waiving higher tariffs on imported ground beef as consumers face historically high prices at the grocery store. The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to enter the country without the higher out-of-quota tariff for the next 90 days. Trump said... Read More.

ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS

Monday, August 24 by Ponca City Now

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday August 25, 2026 for the Primary Runoff Election. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming offers these important tips to voters – especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time. VOTING TIPS Mark your ballot using the example posted... Read More.

Oklahoma district pulls the plug on school “prayer walk” after watchdog group complaint

Monday, August 24 by KOKH

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (KOKH) — A non-profit that advocates for the separation of church and state said it has convinced an Oklahoma school district to cancel a proposed "prayer walk". The Freedom From Religion Foundation said a concerned parent had informed them that Muskogee's 6th and 7th Grade Academy was planning to host a school-sponsored prayer walk... Read More.

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Oklahoma native selected as co-showrunner for “Dungeon Crawler Carl” TV series

Monday, August 24 by KTUL

OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma native Eric Heisserer has been selected as one of the co-showrunners for the Dungeon Crawler Carl TV series set to premiere on Peacock. Dungeon Crawler Carl is a popular science fiction and dark comedy book series written by Matt Dinniman. The series follows Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they fight... Read More.

Duncan police officer arrested, placed on leave after fatal hit-and-run

Monday, August 24 by News 9

DUNCAN, Okla. - A Duncan police officer is on administrative leave after investigators say he struck and killed a bicyclist while off duty and left the scene. Duncan Police Training Lt. Jarrod Bishop was booked into the Stephens County Jail on complaints of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and obstructing an officer,... Read More.

Ponca Playhouse Summer Fundraiser “Greater Tuna” Tickets on Sale Now

Friday, August 21 by Ponca City Now

Tickets are now on sale for our special Summer Fundraiser: GREATER TUNA by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard! Get your seats for this once-in-a-generation duo and a show that will have you in stitches! What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye, and Rev. Spikes have in common? In... Read More.