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SOUTH AVENUE UNDERPASS CLOSING FOR REPAIRS

Wednesday, July 22 by Ponca City Now

The South Avenue underpass, will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, July 27, 2026 for repairs to structural steel members in the center of the underpass that were damaged in a vehicle accident in June. The repairs will take approximately four days to complete and the underpass will remain closed until repairs are completed. A... Read More.

Vertical productions are on the rise in Oklahoma, bringing more opportunities for filmmakers

Wednesday, July 22 by News 9

A vertical production being shot in Oklahoma. Ryan Francis/EverBright Pictures OKLAHOMA -A growing number of filmmakers are turning their cameras vertically as short-form content continues to reshape the entertainment industry, and Oklahoma is beginning to see the impact. According to Oklahoma Department of Commerce Director Jeanette Stanton, four vertical productions have already filmed in the Oklahoma City... Read More.

Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage

Wednesday, July 22 by AP

When battery banks work From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer. People need solutions to keep medical devices, cellphones and other important appliances powered up. “If you’re deciding between... Read More.

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PEAK DAY NOTICE | Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | Approximately 3-7 pm

Tuesday, July 21 by Ponca City Now

As temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity. During peak usage periods, typically in the late afternoon and early evening, the electric grid experiences its highest demand.Here are a few simple ways you can conserve:Setting thermostats higher than usual.Supplement air conditioning with fans.Postponing use of major electric appliances such as stoves, dishwashers, and... Read More.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Tuesday, July 21 by Ponca City Now

July 31, 2026 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 25, 2026 Run Off Primary Election. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said today. Leaming said that persons who are United State Citizens, resident of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old... Read More.

By the numbers: Oklahoma jail deaths under new scrutiny

Tuesday, July 21 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - A University of Tulsa law professor is launching a new effort to track jail deaths across Oklahoma, pointing to rising totals, costly lawsuits and concerns about inmate care. Matt Lamkin’s Jail Death Accountability Project aims to collect data and stories from families while examining whether deaths behind bars could have been prevented. The... Read More.

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US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon as Iran war heats up

Tuesday, July 21 by AP

Gas pumps are seen at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average... Read More.

EU hits AliExpress with a record 550 million-euro fine over unsafe and counterfeit goods

Tuesday, July 21 by AP

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Commission on Monday fined Chinese online marketplace AliExpress 550 million euros ($629 million) for failing to adequately crack down on the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products on its site. The fine, the biggest ever imposed for breaches of the 27-nation European Union’s Digital Services... Read More.

NOC names Renna Bowers dean of students at Enid campus

Monday, July 20 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College has selected Renna Bowers for the newly created dean of students position at NOC Enid. Bowers, an Enid native, has served as the Coordinator of Residential Life and Student Accessibility Services at NOC Tonkawa for the past 12 years. At NOC Enid, Bowers will oversee student conduct and discipline, residence halls and personnel,... Read More.

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Crazy Days is August 7th and 8th in Ponca City

Monday, July 20 by Ponca City Now

Get ready for one of downtown Ponca City's biggest weekends of the summer! Crazy Days returns alongside Oklahoma's Tax-Free Weekend and the Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council's Down by Downtown concert series, creating the perfect opportunity to shop, save, and enjoy everything downtown has to offer. Spend the weekend of August 7 and 8... Read More.

Drummond pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls

Monday, July 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules cutting off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. The move aims to protect Oklahomans from fraudsters who use real numbers to deceive and steal from them. Drummond joined 48 other state attorneys general in responding to the FCC's proposed rules, which stem... Read More.

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

Monday, July 20 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years. Born Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel,... Read More.