Regional Archives - Ponca City Now

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Saturday, April 11 by The Associated Press

By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Junelle Lewis was on the hunt for a reprieve from Seattle-area gas prices driven high by the Iran war when an app on her phone gave her the answer: the Tulalip Reservation north of the city, almost half an hour from her home. She didn’t hesitate. “I... Read More.

OSU softball team stunned after team bus involved in fatal crash with pedestrian

Saturday, April 11 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer (AP) — Oklahoma State’s softball team took some time to process a fatal crash involving its team bus earlier this week and will be back on the field Friday. The team had been traveling to Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday afternoon when its bus struck and killed a pedestrian who authorities... Read More.

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, and atmospheric river all at once

Saturday, March 14 by The Associated Press

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer (AP) — Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus heat (38 Celsius-plus.) Two storms will dump snow by the foot... Read More.

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Tornadoes kill 6 people in Oklahoma and Michigan as powerful storms hit nation’s midsection

Saturday, March 7 by The Associated Press

By HALLIE GOLDEN, KATHY McCORMACK and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press (AP) — Powerful storms that whipped up tornadoes killed four people in southern Michigan and two people in eastern Oklahoma on Friday, leaving swaths of damage — including homes reduced to rubble and downed trees and power lines. In Michigan, three people were killed and 12... Read More.

Despite recent gains, tribal citizens descended from slaves face disparate treatment

Saturday, February 28 by The Associated Press

By SAVANNAH PETERS and GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press MCLOUD, Okla. (AP) — Tribal citizens whose Black ancestors were enslaved by citizens of several tribal nations in Oklahoma are starting to see more inclusive access to Native American health care, education, and other social services, but barriers remain. Federal and tribal agencies have worked in recent... Read More.

More than 9,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

Saturday, January 24 by The Associated Press

By EMILIE MEGNIEN, JEFF AMY, and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — More than 9,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140... Read More.

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Santa House Schedule 2025

Wednesday, November 12 by Ponca City Now

Look for the Team Radio Santa House, again this Holiday Season, at locations all over North Central Oklahoma. Bring the kids (and your cameras) and make memories as your children share their Christmas wishes with St. Nick! From 1047 The Bull and 1230 WBBZ! Dec. 5th, Friday: RCB Bank North Branch, 2901 N... Read More.

Lady Tiger volleyball team makes it back-to-back national champs

Monday, November 25 by News Director

Finishing off a second straight storybook season, the top-seed Cowley College volleyball team defeated seventh-seed Johnson County in the NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship match 18-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-21 played Saturday in Cedar Rapids, IA. This marks the second straight unbeaten season for the Lady Tigers as they finish the season with a record... Read More.

Health & Human Services and Career & Technical Education Day at Cowley College

Tuesday, September 24 by News Director

Get ready for an exciting day of exploration and discovery at Cowley College! Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our Health & Human Services and Career & Technical Education Day. This event will be your chance to dive deep into the opportunities and experiences that Cowley College... Read More.

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Camp McFadden Fall Fest scheduled for October 19th

Tuesday, September 24 by News Director

Camp McFadden will present Fall Fest 2024 on Saturday October 19th from 10 ‘til 4. The family event will feature music, food trucks, games, pumpkin painting, costume contest, fishing, hayrides and much more. Look for the fun at 9137 East Hartford, just east of Enterprise Road. For more information, call 580-762-99-55

Explore a Career in Emergency Medical Services with Cowley College

Monday, September 23 by News Director

By joining Cowley College’s EMS program, you’re embarking on a journey toward a fulfilling career dedicated to saving lives and making a difference in your community. The EMS Education Program at Cowley College will prepare you for a rewarding career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Programs available include Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical... Read More.

Elliot Engel to speak at NOC Renfro Lectureship Oct. 22

Monday, September 23 by News Director

Famed author Dr. Eliot Engel reveals the life of L. Frank Baum and the reasons for the enduring and endearing fame of his “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” at Northern Oklahoma College on Tuesday, Oct. 22, as part of the Fall 2024 Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program. Using anecdotes, analysis, and large doses of humor, Professor Engel... Read More.