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Ponca City Welcomes New Mayor, Says Thank You to Longtime Mayor

by Ponca City Chamber
Before the City Commission Meeting on Monday, February 24th, the City held a reception for retiring Mayor Homer Nicholson. A wonderful crowd gathered to show their respect for Mayor Nicholson's Service. After the reception, Mayor-Elect Kelsey Wagner was sworn in and took the Oath of Office.Thank you Mayor Homer Nicholson for 18 years of... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Dept. Makes Drug and Stolen Property Arrests Today, Expect More

by Ponca City Now
Today, the Kay County Sheriff's Dept. executed a search warrant in the 6000 blk East Lake Road. After working with several area agencies, enough probable cause was developed to request a search warrant from the court. The warrant was issued and signed by the judge. The investigation is still on going, however today several arrests were made... Read More.

Stillwater Medical to Host Grand Opening of Newborn ICU

by Ponca City Now
Stillwater Medical will celebrate the new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in partnership with Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health with a Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:30 AMWhere: Stillwater Medical, Women’s Health Center Lobby, 1323 West 6th Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074Who:Denise Webber, CEO, Stillwater Medical Michal Shaw, VP... Read More.
https://www.noc.edu/

PCPS Concerts/Contests Rescheduled 

by Ponca City Now
**7th-12 Grade  OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest (formerly Sat Feb 22nd) has been moved to Saturday March 1st.**5th -12th Grade Orchestras In Review Concert (formerly Tues Feb 25th) has been moved to Tuesday March 11th at 7pm.**6th-12th Grade Bands in Review Concert (formerly Thurs Feb 27th) has been moved to Thursday March 13th at... Read More.

State Agencies Partnering With ICE to Detain Undocumented Criminals in Oklahoma

by News 6
OKLAHOMA CITY -The State of Oklahoma is ramping up operations targeting immigration enforcement, including working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and remove undocumented criminals.Gov. Kevin Stitt announced three new federal agreements on Friday that will place state officers on ICE task forces.RELATED: Oklahoma reaches agreement to expand state... Read More.

Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

by TNND
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it.Trump seemingly endorsed the idea last... Read More.
https://www.equitybank.com/

NOC Fine Arts Recital Set for February 24, Rescheduled for March 3

by Ponca City Now
The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts  Black History Month Fine Arts Student Recital has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3.The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m.The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions or by African American... Read More.

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

by Ponca City Now
The City of Tonkawa remains under a Civil Emergency due to severe water supply and pressure issues. Since Friday, February 21, 2025, our water system has been critically strained due to record-breaking freezing temperatures, line breaks, and equipment failures. Despite extensive repairs and strategic conservation efforts, our system was unable to stabilize.To protect our... Read More.
https://fnbok.bank/

One of Oklahoma Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Michigan

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 21, 2025) – A ninth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted is behind bars after being arrested in Michigan. Nicholas Armando Roman, 20, who is accused of indecent or lewd acts with a child, was captured days after he was added to the list. "This arrest demonstrates our steadfast... Read More.

Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.

House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed wind setback bills this session."I... Read More.
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