Ponca Post Archives - Ponca City Now

2026 Santa Buck Giveaway

Monday, November 9 by Ponca City Now-PC Chamber

Get ready, Ponca City! The 2026 Santa Buck Giveaway began Saturday, November 7th. It’s your chance to win big while supporting local businesses! Shop at participating merchants for your chance to take home $15,000.00 in Santa Bucks to spend right back with them, which is a $2,500 increase in prize money over last year's... Read More.

Healthcare Town Hall: Moving Healthcare Forward

Monday, November 9 by Ponca City Now

Join the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce for a Healthcare Town Hall: Moving Healthcare Forward in Ponca City. Hear from Mark Dooley, CEO of INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital, about the recently announced affiliation between INTEGRIS Health and Risant Health. Bring your questions and learn what the affiliation means for local healthcare. Tuesday, November 10... Read More.

ODOT and OTA announce winners of 2026 statewide Snowplow Naming Contest

Monday, November 9 by Ponca City Now

After nearly 350 creative name submissions and more than 400 votes cast statewide, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Snowplow Naming Contest. From “Okie Snowie” to “Route Sixty Slick,” students across Oklahoma put their imagination to work to give personality to 35... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

Monday, November 9 by AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With public anxiety growing over mounting reports about out-of-control artificial intelligence agents, the tiny U.S. government division charged with assessing the safety of new AI offerings lacks a permanent leader and has stopped publishing its research. Officials with the Center for Advancing Innovation... Read More.

Watch the Veterans Day Parade on Ponca City Now

Saturday, November 7 by Ponca City Now

We'll have streaming video of the parade available at poncacitynow.com/tv with broadcast audio from KLOR featuring Kade Burkett and Mike Seals.

SENIOR NIGHT IS TONIGHT

Friday, November 6 by Ponca City Now

Wildcat fans, make plans to be at Sullins Stadium early tonight as we celebrate our Seniors! A few things to know: Senior Night Festivities: 5:50–6:00 PM Kickoff: 7:00 PM against Booker T. $5 OFF EVERYTHING at the merch trailer! $5 Game Day Programs — purchase one for your chance to win a gift card... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Auditions for the Evans Christmas Show

Friday, November 6 by Ponca City Now

The Evans Academy Christmas Show directed by Eddie Dixon, is open to ages 7 through 99. All auditions must be submitted as a video to the Evans Children's Academy of Performing Arts Facebook Messenger or [email protected]. Please record yourself singing a 1-2 minute cut of a song with accompaniment. Tracks are easily available on YouTube or... Read More.

AN ACTION-PACKED WEEKEND IN PONCA CITY

Friday, November 6 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

There's something for everyone this weekend! FRIDAY NIGHT – LADIES NIGHT! Kick off the weekend after work with Ladies Night in downtown Ponca City, sponsored by Read More.

OU med students turn pottery hobby into art therapy for hospitalized children

Friday, November 6 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -A group of medical students deep in their studies needed a break, so they turned to pottery. They found the feel of clay in their hands was the distraction they were looking for, and that led to an idea that now serves the patients they hope to treat one day. As part... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

Federal operation targets unauthorized commercial truck drivers across Oklahoma

Friday, November 6 by KOKH

TULSA, Okla. — More than 700 commercial truck drivers have been arrested in Oklahoma as part of a federal crackdown on unauthorized CDL holders. Homeland Security Secretary and former U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin said the multi-state operation is about getting unsafe drivers off the road and holding companies accountable. From Interstate 40 to some of Oklahoma’s... Read More.

NOC students present at OSU Renewable Symposium

Thursday, November 5 by Ponca City Now

Three Northern Oklahoma College students presented their summer research projects at the Oklahoma State University Sponsored Rural Renewal Initiative Symposium. Blake Beebe, Enid (Enid Campus), Orrin Few, Tonkawa (Tonkawa Campus), and Eglan Ochoa, Enid (NOC May 2026 graduate, now at the University of Central Oklahoma studying Biomedical Engineering) presented posters on climate baselines for Grant,... Read More.

OBN agents seize 1,000 marijuana plants from illegal grow

Thursday, November 5 by KOKH

MCALESTER, Okla. (KOKH) — Authorities with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics say over 1,000 marijuana plants were seized during an ongoing investigation into an illegal marijuana grow. On Tuesday, OBN's Marijuana Enforcement Teams served a search warrant in the 600 block of W. Pasture Rd. in McAlester. “Our investigation determined marijuana was being grown at this... Read More.