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Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

by The Associated Press
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.

Ponca City woman dies, 2 others injured in collision north of town

by Oklahoma Highway Patrol
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at 11:48 p.m. Friday night at the intersection of US-77 and Coleman Road, about 1 mile north of Ponca City in Kay County.The first vehicle was a 2009 Pontiac driven by Shannon Laird, 37, of Ponca City. She was pronounced deceased at the... Read More.

Ponca City Police Asking Public’s Help Locating Two Violent Robbery Suspects.

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
On March 25th, PCPD officers responded to a robbery at Willow Springs Park. During the unprovoked attack, the victim was brutally assaulted, pistol-whipped, and had his vehicle stolen. Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City for further treatment and surgery for a broken jaw,... Read More.
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Drummond Lauds State Senate Passage of Critical Cybersecurity Bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – The Oklahoma State Senate Thursday passed Senate Bill 626 requiring businesses to report any security breaches to the Attorney General’s Office if personal information is exposed.  Authored by Sen. Brent Howard and Rep. John Pfeiffer, the measure is designed to strengthen cybersecurity protections and enhance the state’s ability to investigate and... Read More.

Joe Jolly Named to Coach NOC Enid Lady Jets Soccer

by Ponca City Now
Joe Jolly has been named as the NOC Enid Lady Jets soccer coach.NOC Athletic Director Alan Foster announced the hiring this week.Jolly comes to NOC Enid from Arizona Christian University in Glendale, Arizona, where he was associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the men’s soccer program.“I am very excited to become the next... Read More.

Oklahoma Bill on Wind Turbine Proximity to Homes Advances Off of House Floor

by KOKH
Oklahoma City, Okla. (KOKH) — A bill aiming to regulate how close wind turbines in certain counties in Oklahoma can be to someone's home is moving forward. Affected counties would have to have a certain population density and average wind speed.Lawmakers are looking at the issue this session in an effort to address safety, health... Read More.
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Honoring First Responders and Advancing Policy

by Ponca City Now
By Rep. Ty Burns, R-PawneeOklahoma is no stranger to wildfires, but each time they strike, our communities come together in remarkable ways. The recent fires across our district have taken a heavy toll, and my heart goes out to those who have lost homes, property, lives and livelihoods. In the face of destruction, I... Read More.
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Legislative Breakfast in Blackwell

by Ponca City Now
Join others for breakfast at Mary's Grill, March 28, 2025 at 7:30AM.Meet your state legislators, hear about legislative measures, and discuss their impacts on the community.

Bedlam Football in the Spring? Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy Suggests Scrimmage Against Sooners

by News 6
STILLWATER, Okla. -One of the biggest college football topics in 2025 has been the future of spring football. Several college football programs have canceled their traditional spring games for the 2025 season, citing various reasons such as stadium renovations, player development priorities, and concerns over transfer portal tampering. Notably, 19 Power Four programs have opted... Read More.
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