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Serving Families, Protecting Taxpayers By: Representative Molly Jenkins

by Ponca City Now
As we enter this holiday season, my legislative work has kept me quite busy.Recently, I took action on a very different issue that speaks to accountability and openness in government. I sent a formal request to Attorney General Gentner Drummond asking for an opinion on whether the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board violated the Open... Read More.

Drummond announces capture of alleged kidnapper on 10 Most Wanted list

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced authorities have arrested an alleged kidnapper on his office’s 10 Most Wanted list. The U.S. Marshals Metro Fugitive Task Force (MFTF) of the Western District of Oklahoma apprehended Carlos Uribe yesterday morning in southeast Oklahoma City.Uribe, 27, was wanted for a kidnapping in Cleveland County. Drummond... Read More.

OU professors request explanation for graduate assistant’s suspension

by News 9
NORMAN, Okla. -The University of Oklahoma chapter of the American Association of University Professors has requested the university to explain why they put a graduate teaching assistant on administrative leave.The group is asking the university to reinstate Mel Curth, who was placed on leave after giving a student whose essay mentioned... Read More.
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House passes defense bill to set Pentagon budget and raise troop pay

by AP
FILE - The Department of Defense seal is seen on the podium in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon on Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)Kevin Wolf/APThe House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops... Read More.

PCPD Receives Ten Thousand Dollar Donation for “Shop With A Cop” Program

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City Police Dept. would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brenda with 1st Class Estate Sales in Ponca City.For the second year in a row, Brenda has donated $10,000.00 to the Ponca City Police Department's Shop with a Cop Program.The entire program is funded by donations and Brenda's continued support enables... Read More.

AUTUMN LEAF COLLECTION 2025–2026

by Ponca City Now
The City of Ponca City’s annual Autumn Leaf Collection program will run through January 23, 2026. Residents who want their leaves collected are asked to follow these guidelines:Bagged Leaves: Residents who want their leaves collected are asked to follow these guidelines:Bagged Leaves: Place bagged leaves in your regular refuse pickup area. They will be collected... Read More.
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Plane lands on vehicle during rush hour on interstate

by WKRC
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WKRC) — A shocking video out of Florida shows the moment a plane landed on a car on an interstate on Tuesday.A dramatic scene unfolded when a small twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on a car traveling southbound on I-95 in Brevard County, Fla. Dashcam video captured the moment as the... Read More.

Leadership Ponca City Class 39 Hosting “Pack The Pantry” Talent Fundraiser

by Ponca City Now
Leadership Ponca City Class 39 is hosting a “Pack the Pantry” Talent Showcase on March 28, and are looking for performers and artists of all kinds to audition. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, artists, jugglers—if you can wow a crowd, they want to see it.*Auditions run January 12–February 12 Once you submit the audition... Read More.
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BeHeard Movement to launch virtual volunteer vending machine for the homeless

by KTUL
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — BeHeard Movement is getting ready to launch its one-of-a-kind virtual volunteer vending machine for those experiencing homelessness. The non-profit says this type of vending machine will be the first in the world.“A lot of times there is no available places where you won’t get in trouble with the authorities or whatnot... Read More.
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