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Planetarium shows set for July 29, Aug. 4

Monday, July 27 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Enid is hosting two planetarium shows at the Mackie Planetarium on Wednesday, July 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 4. The July 29 show begins at noon while the Aug. 4 show begins at 6 p.m. The shows will demonstrate the Great Planet Adventures as well as what to view in the night sky in... Read More.

The 6 new laws Oklahoma parents need to know about before school starts

Monday, July 27 by News 9

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma students, parents, and teachers will see several new education laws take effect during the 2026-27 school year, with changes focused on literacy, school safety, recess, artificial intelligence, and teacher certification. The legislation approved during the 2026 legislative session affects nearly every Oklahoma public school district and could change classroom instruction, testing schedules and... Read More.

Man sentenced in attack on Edmond Police Officer

Monday, July 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The assailant who repeatedly stabbed an Edmond Police Officer last year received three life sentences along with an additional 13 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in May to five felony charges and one misdemeanor. Ocean Hudson attempted to commit suicide-by-cop on May 1, 2025 while Edmond Police Officer Caleb Hodam... Read More.

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Cowley College Awarded on USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026 List

Monday, July 27 by Ponca City Now

Cowley College has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026. The award list was announced on July 23rd, 2026, and can currently be viewed on the USA TODAY’s website. The ranking of the best schools offering vocational training via undergraduate certificate or diploma is based on an analysis of five... Read More.

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Saturday, July 25 by The Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to shredded lettuce... Read More.

“It’s Defunding Schools”: What Oklahoma Superintendents Say About State Question 844

Saturday, July 25 by Oklahoma Watch

By ANDREA EGER/Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma Watch (AP) — Oklahoma voters will decide Aug. 25 whether to allow the state to opt out of paying for one of its longest-running economic development programs — and school leaders in some of the state’s fastest-growing local economies say the change could end up reducing funding for schools statewide. State... Read More.

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PCPD Update: Lake Ponca

Friday, July 24 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

First Responders recovered the body of 61-year-old Sean Whitby from Lake Ponca on Thursday. The medical examiner then arrived at the scene. Once the medical examiner released the scene, Lake Ponca was then open to the public on both sides. Multiple first responders responded to the area for the possible drowning.

PCPD asking for help finding Tractor Supply shoplifting suspect

Friday, July 24 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On June 22, shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers with the Ponca City Police Department responded to Tractor Supply, regarding a reported shoplifting incident. According to store employees, a female suspect entered the business with two other females, selected multiple items, and concealed the merchandise before exiting the store without paying. Employees later discovered empty packaging for... Read More.

NOC chooses Angelica Garcia to lead women’s wrestling program

Friday, July 24 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College has selected Angelica Garcia to lead the NOC women's wrestling program. Garcia comes to NOC from Amarillo, Texas, where she taught and coached for two years in the Amarillo Independent School District. She has also been involved in the youth wrestling program in Amarillo and worked as a wrestling official. On the mat,... Read More.

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Oklahoma vaccine exemptions rise as mobile clinics expand access ahead of school year

Friday, July 24 by KTUL

As Oklahoma families prepare for the new school year, new state data shows more parents are choosing to exempt their children from required vaccines, even as mobile clinics work to make immunizations more accessible across the state. Brightly colored Oklahoma Caring Vans have been making stops in neighborhoods to help families get children ready for... Read More.

ODOT seeks proposals to implement additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Friday, July 24 by Ponca City Now-ODOT

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking proposals from companies who can support the continued development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors in Oklahoma. Requests for Proposals may be submitted through a link on ODOT's webpage until 2 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026. Companies selected to receive funding will be... Read More.

Sen. Lankford defends plan to keep Congress working during shutdown threats

Friday, July 24 by AP

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. James Lankford is renewing his push to prevent government shutdowns as Congress faces another funding deadline this fall. During more than three hours of testimony before a House committee, Lankford argued lawmakers, not federal workers, should bear the consequences when budget negotiations stall. His proposed Prevent Government Shutdowns Act would require Congress to... Read More.