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NOC to Honor Distinguished Alums March 29

Friday, March 7 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College alumni Marcus Chapman, Dineo Heilmann, and Marshall Reigh will be inducted into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame March 29 at NOC Tonkawa.The three inductees will be honored in ceremonies during the NOC Alumni and Friends Reunion Dinner in the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa at 5 p.m. on Saturday,... Read More.

House Approves Moore Bill Expanding Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Teachers

Friday, March 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a measure by Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, that would give the children of longtime public school teachers access to the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.House Bill 1727 would waive the scholarship's financial eligibility requirements for children of a full-time certified teacher who has... Read More.

House Votes to Censure Rep. Al Green After Disrupting Trump’s Address to Congress

Friday, March 7 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The House voted to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on Thursday after he repeatedly disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.The resolution was adopted in a 224-198 vote. Ten Democrats voted to censure Green.He ended up being Read More.

Ponca City Cheer Clinics, Tryouts This Month

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Cheer Clinics for 7th – 12th grade are March 25 thru March 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 am in the Po-Hi Cheer Gym.Ponca City Cheer tryouts for 7th – 12th grade will be held March 31 in the Cheer Gym at Po-HI.A Mandatory meeting will be held March 11 at 6pm in... Read More.

Newsweek Names Stillwater Medical as World’s Best Hospital for 5 Consecutive Years

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Five years in a row, Newsweek, one of the nation’s leading magazines, has ranked Stillwater Medical among the World’s Best Hospitals, achieving special recognition as the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma for patient experience in 2025.“It is incredible to see how our commitment to excellence provides positive outcomes for our patients and creates... Read More.

Audit of Oklahoma State University Finds Mismanagement of $41 Million in State Funds

Thursday, March 6 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -An audit report released on Wednesday by the Office of Internal Audit at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Board of Regents has found significant issues in the allocation and management of legislatively appropriated funds at Oklahoma State University.The audit concluded that a total of $41 million in state funds received between July 1,... Read More.

Education Department Executive Order Could be Issued as Soon as Thursday

Thursday, March 6 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -President Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of dissolving the Education Department, CBS News confirmed. Sources confirm the details of a Wall Street Journal report, which first reported the... Read More.

Three Finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year Announced

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Congratulations to the three finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year. Finalists include Lorrie Layton (East Middle School), Jill Klein (Po-Hi) and Irene Sanchez (Lincoln Elementary).The TOY celebration will be held March 27. The reception will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Commons and the ceremony is at 7 p.m. at... Read More.

Diamond Rio to Perform at NOC Renfro Lectureship Program April 3

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Diamond Rio will be performing at Northern Oklahoma College for the spring Renfro Lectureship Series on April 3. Tickets go on sale March 11. (photo by Robby Klein)The popular country and western group Diamond Rio will perform at Northern Oklahoma College on Thursday, April 3, as part of the Spring 2025 Renfro Endowed Lectureship... Read More.

Utility Rate Payer Protection Bill Passes House

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021's Winter Storm Uri unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, authored House Bill 1220, which would prohibit municipalities that have franchise agreements with utility companies from assessing those fees and... Read More.

Senate Approves Mental Health Consent Decree

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Senate vote finalizes decree, sending it to the Secretary of State OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted to approve the mental health consent decree that reduces wait times to treat defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial and awaiting competency restoration treatment.The resolution passed by a voice vote on the Senate Floor. The... Read More.

Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra Earns Superior and Excellent Ratings

Wednesday, March 5 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra earned two superior ratings and one excellent rating (resulting in an overall superior rating) and a superior rating in sight-reading Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA District Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings in both the stage performance and... Read More.