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Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now-NWS

Today Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values... Read More.

Cat Care After School Care Program Enrollment Begins Soon

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

Cat Care Enrollment begins Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00 am. Cat Care is an after-school program for PK-5th grade students. This program is part of the Ponca City Public Schools and is held at the local elementary schools. If you want to register your student, don't delay as spots fill up fast. Registration is Monday-Thursday 8 am -4... Read More.

NOC approves FY 2026 Budget, freezing tuition and mandatory fees for the second year in a row

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget at the June 18 meeting in Tonkawa.The approved Educational and General Operating Budget of $26,099,793 represents an increase of 4.9% ($1,215,127). For the second year in a row, Northern will not be seeking an increase in tuition and mandatory fees for... Read More.

Dr. Demento, Madcap Radio DJ Who Launched Weird Al’s Career, Announces Retirement

Monday, June 23 by Andy Greene Rolling Stone

The pop culture universe became significantly less demented on Friday when Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, announced his retirement after 55 years of playing novelty songs on the airwaves. “It’s been a blast,” he wrote in a message to fans, “but I have come to the decision that I need to hang up my... Read More.

The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title, the champagne corks

Monday, June 23 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder had just won the NBA championship, the on-court ceremony was over and they were heading to the locker room to start the party. This typically includes the traditional spraying of champagne all over everyone and everything.And the Thunder were ready to partake in all that.“Where's the champagne... Read More.

Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company's plan to auction off customers' genetic data... Read More.

Building Relationships By Representative Molly Jenkins

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

I hope this finds you and your family safe and well after the storms that have passed through our state in recent weeks. Oklahomans are resilient, and once again, we've seen neighbors helping neighbors.Now that session has ended, we’re entering what’s called the interim. This is the time between legislative sessions when lawmakers take... Read More.

Mike Boettcher: Iran still a threat despite weakened position

Sunday, June 22 by News 6

NORMAN, Okla. -Veteran war correspondent and Ponca City, Oklahoma native Mike Boettcher says the latest developments in the Middle East mark a dangerous new chapter in U.S.-Iran tensions, with retaliation from Tehran likely.“We’re in uncharted waters right now,” Boettcher said. “No one knows for sure how Iran will respond.”Boettcher, who has reported... Read More.

The Latest: US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press(AP) — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel ’s effort at decapitating the country’s nuclear energy program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.The decision to directly involve the... Read More.

Preservation Oklahoma Announces 2025 Most Endangered Places List

Saturday, June 21 by Preservation Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — Preservation Oklahoma has unveiled its annual list of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places for 2025. The list features a variety of sites across the state, including sites representing the work of Oklahoma architects, community gathering places, and archaeological sites.This year's list of endangered sites are: -The Prairie House, Norman -Orpheum/Cook Theater, Okmulgee -West Winds Motel,... Read More.