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Po-Hi Esports team competed in its second Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament

Friday, October 30 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

The Po-Hi Esports team competed in its second Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament on October 26 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. The team competed against more than 35 players from schools across Oklahoma. Wildcats brought home some impressive finishes, including a 1st-place finish for Savannah Mitchell and 2nd place for Keegan Bowhay. Additional Po-Hi Placements: ... Read More.

Fall Ladies Night

Friday, October 30 by Ponca City Now

Grab your friends and come downtown for Ladies Night the first Friday in November. Our downtown businesses are bringing you an evening full of great shopping, treats, deals, sips, and specials! Be sure to follow this event for more information and additional giveaways leading up to the event. More Information: Website: https://www.downtownponcacity.com/ladies-night-on-grand.html

Hegseth ousts Joint Staff strategy chief amid leak probe, failed polygraphs, officials say

Friday, October 30 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A senior Army officer has been removed from one of the Pentagon’s most influential strategy jobs amid allegations he leaked classified information about two major conflicts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his role as director of strategy, plans, and policy on the Joint... Read More.

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Blood Clots: What to know about symptoms, risks and prevention

Friday, October 30 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -News that former Oklahoma Sooners star Jalen Hurts was sidelined for the season because of blood clots in his lungs has raised questions about how blood clots develop and why they can become dangerous. Dr. Stacy Chronister, an internal medicine specialist and professor at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, discussed blood... Read More.

Fugitive caught after two days on Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

Thursday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A man who was added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list this week is in police custody today. Mihailo Bozovic, 45, was arrested Tuesday in Illinois. An agent with the Attorney General’s Office discovered that Bozovic was likely living in the Chicago suburb of Countryside. The agent worked with... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts presents ‘Carrie the Musical’ Oct. 29 – Nov. 1

Thursday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

NOC Tonkawa Fine Arts will present “Carrie the Musical” with performances Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center’s Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The cast includes Alia Dust, Emelia Clarke, Haylee Kyler, Hank Hanrahan, Addie Kyler, Jake Arington, Britany Navarro-Martinez, Chad... Read More.

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Senators Kirt, Boren provide information to Oklahoma voters on presence of DOJ monitors during upcoming General Election

Thursday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reports that the U.S. Department of Justice will send monitors to three Oklahoma counties, Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Muscogee, for the Nov. 3 General Election have raised concerns. In response to questions from citizens, Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, are working to inform voters about what... Read More.

New Laws Enhancing Punishments for Retail, Identity Theft and Overdose Notification, Fentanyl Reporting Take Effect Nov. 1

Thursday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, is the author of two new laws that take effect Nov. 1, both designed to improve public safety. House Bill 3244 strengthens punishments for organized retail crime and identity theft and closes loopholes to protect the vulnerable. House Bill 2941 requires first responders to notify law enforcement... Read More.

Jason Momoa’s band to perform Halloween night in Oklahoma City

Thursday, October 29 by Beverly Cantrell

OKLAHOMA CITY - Jason Momoa has been turning heads around Oklahoma City in recent weeks, and now the Hollywood star is giving fans another reason to get excited. This time, he’s trading the movie set for the stage. Momoa and his band, ÖOF TATATÁ, are set to perform at Fassler Hall in Midtown Oklahoma City on Saturday,... Read More.

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Why daylight saving time changes affect you and how you can adjust

Thursday, October 29 by AP

An extra hour of sleep is on the way for most Americans, though the “fall back” to standard time will bring darker afternoons, too. One tip: Try to get outside for some morning sun — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, which means you... Read More.

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.