Ponca Post Archives - Ponca City Now

Early Session Progress at the Capitol

Monday, February 23 by Ponca City Now

By, Rep. Ken Luttrell OKLAHOMA CITY – We’ve closed the books on another busy stretch at the Capitol, and the pace hasn’t slowed one bit. We’ve now hit the deadline for House bills and House joint resolutions to clear policy committees and appropriations subcommittees. That phase of the process is in the rearview mirror, and... Read More.

Sooner State Party urges Oklahomans to sign petition as party nears 35,000 signature goal

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Sooner State Party announced on Friday that it has gathered 32,121 signatures towards the party's 35,000 signature goal. The party now needs 2,879 signatures to reach its goal to be recognized as an official party on the ballot for the 2026 Oklahoma election cycle. To qualify for ballot access,... Read More.

Human remains found at construction at OU could date back to early 1900s

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

NORMAN, OKLA. (KOKH) — Human remains were found recently at the construction site of OU’s future Life Sciences Laboratories Building on the Norman campus. According to the university, work was immediately stopped and law enforcement was notified along with the State Medical Examiner’s Office. All required procedures and state burial protection laws are being followed, the university... Read More.

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Duel Bill Would Protect Parent Rights in Affirming Biological Reality

Monday, February 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, a bill passed in committee that would safeguard a parent's fundamental right to raise and refer to their child according to the child's biological sex. Duel characterized House Bill 3502 as a parental rights and child protection measure that would ensure no parent or prospective adoptive parent... Read More.

Bill filed to abolish child welfare services at DHS, create a brand new state agency

Monday, February 23 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — An Oklahoma lawmaker is calling for a major overhaul to the state’s child welfare system and has filed a bill to create a new state department to take it over. State Sen. Paul Rosino filed a bill that would create a new state Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing and significantly restructure... Read More.

North Carolina neighbors ‘shocked’ after FBI identifies man killed near Mar-a-Lago

Monday, February 23 by AP-CBS

OORE COUNTY, N.C. — Some residents of Moore County, North Carolina, say they were shocked after the FBI announced the man shot and killed during an incident at Mar-a-Lago in Florida lived nearby. Advertisement Officials say 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, of Moore County, drove into the secure perimeter near Mar-a-Lago early Sunday and was confronted by... Read More.

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Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

Monday, February 23 by AP

DALLAS (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as... Read More.

ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out of deals

Saturday, February 21 by The Associated Press

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press (AP) — More than 20 towns with large warehouses have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's $45 billion expansion of detention centers. Some communities complain that ICE isn't telling them anything until after it has purchased space for thousands of detainees. In some cases, warehouse owners are refusing... Read More.

Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

Friday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr -The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Thursday morning at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is... Read More.

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NOC Black History Celebration Concert Feb. 23

Friday, February 20 by Beverly Cantrell

The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts is presenting a Black History Celebration Concert on Monday, Feb. 23 The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library/ Administration Building Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m. The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions or by African American composers. The... Read More.

Drummond demands answers from YouTube over alleged censorship of conservative voices

Friday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond wants answers from YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., regarding concerns that politically conservative voices may have been unfairly suppressed on the platform. Drummond and 15 state attorneys general sent a letter to Alphabet requesting detailed information about YouTube's content moderation practices and whether creators were subjected to individualized... Read More.

Walkout fallout: 122 Mustang High students hit with in-school suspension

Friday, February 20 by KTUL

Student walkouts have continued across the metro almost daily since the start of the month, but for the first time, students are facing punishment for leaving campus. Mustang Public Schools issued in-school suspension for students who participated in a walkout and didn't return to school. In a message to families, the district said it did not... Read More.