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Lake Ponca on List for Consumption Advisory From Oklahoma DEQ

Wednesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

Mercury levels in lakes are routinely monitored across the United States, and it is common for state environmental agencies to issue fish consumption advisories. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has updated its list of lakes with consumption advisories for mercury. Four Oklahoma lakes have been added to the list since recommendations were... Read More.

7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff

Wednesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

What better way to celebrate the freedom we enjoy than with a good old-fashioned BBQ? Saturday, June 27 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1101 N 4th St While we celebrate the freedoms we have as a nation, we also recognize that every good gift comes from the Lord—and that true freedom is found in Jesus. Come celebrate the life... Read More.

Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

Wednesday, June 24 by AP

The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled. Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 23 states. President Donald... Read More.

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Drummond opposes clemency in brutal murder case

Wednesday, June 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for convicted murderer Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, who was sentenced to death for brutally murdering Olimpia Fisher in 2003. Cuesta-Rodriguez stalked and abused the mother of two for months before shooting her twice in the face and killing her... Read More.

Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough

Wednesday, June 24 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus that comes as affordability remains top of mind for voters heading into the midterm elections. In an 85-5 vote, the Senate approved the legislation along wide bipartisan margins. It now heads... Read More.

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

Wednesday, June 24 by AP

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, right, and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland, left, listen as April Hiosik Ignacio, center, speaks, Jan. 20, 2023, in Laveen, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in... Read More.

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Ponca City Weather Update – Tue. through the Weekend

Tuesday, June 23 by Ponca City Now-PC Emergency Management

Ponca City remains in an active weather pattern this week with additional chances for thunderstorms. -Tuesday: Strong to severe storms are possible late afternoon into overnight. Main concerns include damaging winds and hail. -Wednesday: Additional strong to severe storms are possible late afternoon through the evening, with large hail and damaging winds the primary concerns. -Thursday–Saturday: Storm... Read More.

ODOT FLOODING UPDATE: Highway Closures Alert 6-23-26 as of 10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 23 by Ponca City Now-ODOT

The following highways or interstates are impacted by high water: KAY COUNTY I-35 ramp to Braman Rd. is now OPEN US-177 between Blackwell and Braman US-77 between W. Riverview Rd and W. Oakland Rd. *NOBLE COUNTY *SH-156 between US-177 and Marland CHOCTAW COUNTY SH-109 between N 4170 Rd. and US-271 NOTE: Additional advisories will be sent from this... Read More.

Former Oklahoma death row inmate back in court as case proceeds to retrial in 1997 murder case

Tuesday, June 23 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from incarceration after nearly three decades is scheduled to be back in court as his case proceeds to a retrial for a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three times. Richard Glossip’s initial conviction was overturned... Read More.

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20th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive, Honoring Sean Anderson, Friday

Tuesday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

The 20th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive (Honoring Sean Anderson) is this coming Friday, June 29 at the... Read More.

NWS classifies storms as Derecho, but what does that mean?

Tuesday, June 23 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — After a line of severe storms brought strong winds, rain, and possible tornadoes to Oklahoma, the National Weather Service worked to classify them. On Monday morning, the National Weather Service said it has preliminarily classified the line of storms as a Derecho. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,... Read More.

How to report storm damage in Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 23 by News 9

Oklahomans whose homes, businesses or property are damaged during severe weather are encouraged to report that damage through the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management’s online damage assessment survey. The survey allows residents and business owners to submit information about storm-related damage, including impacts from tornadoes, straight-line winds, flooding, hail, wildfires and other severe weather events.... Read More.