12 – Ponca City Now

1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

Tuesday, September 2 by AP

It’s tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California’s Central Valley.She is also anxious. Attention from U.S. Immigration Control and Enforcement could upend her life more than 23 years after she illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border as a teenager.“The worry is they’ll pull you over when you’re driving and ask for... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

Monday, August 25 by Ponca City Now

Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar.Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an exciting cornhole tournament, delicious food... Read More.

Big 12 football teams preparing for an unpredictable season

Sunday, August 17 by The Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer(AP) – Arizona State was a big surprise debuting in the Big 12 with a conference championship and making the College Football Playoff after being picked to finish at the bottom of the 16-team league.Kenny Dillingham, the 35-year-old coach now in his third season at his alma mater, bluntly... Read More.

Trump says he’s shortening deadline for Putin to reach Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to just 10 or 12 days

Monday, July 28 by CBS News

President Trump announced Monday a significant tightening of his deadline for Russia's Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. He said as he met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Scotland that the 50-day deadline he announced earlier this month would be reduced to less than two... Read More.

California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to health care

Monday, June 30 by AP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Friday a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities, including a landmark health care expansion for low-income adult immigrants without legal status, to close a $12 billion deficit. It's the third year in a row the nation's most populous state has been forced to slash funding... Read More.

101 Wild West Rodeo June 12, 13, 14, Parade Saturday

Thursday, June 12 by Ponca City Now

101 Wild West Rodeo runs June 12, 13 and 14 at the rodeo grounds on East Prospect. On Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 am, the spirit of the Old West comes alive on Grand Avenue in downtown Ponca City with the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade. The parade is a beloved tradition featuring colorful floats,... Read More.

CONSTRUCTION ON HARTFORD AVENUE BEGINS MAY 12

Friday, May 9 by Ponca City Now

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC of Ponca City has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct various sections of deteriorated concrete pavement on Hartford Avenue between Little Lane and Fairview Avenue.Work is set to begin on Monday, May 12, 2025. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be... Read More.

NW Oklahoma Early Childhood Coalition Move Superhero Saturday Event to April 12

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Due to expected wet and cooler weather this weekend, the Early Childhood Coalition and Northern Oklahoma College have decided to move the free Family Fun Event to Saturday, April 12, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending with a free lunch from 11 a.m. – noon.The event is held at North Meadowlake Park in Enid.Title... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Declares State of Emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Saturday, March 15 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.Saturday morning, Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties.Those counties are:Cleveland Creek Dewey Grady Lincoln Logan Oklahoma Pawnee Payne Pottawatomie Roger Mills StephensThe Executive Order reads, in... Read More.

No. 21 OSU women top Texas Tech 62-59, will play Baylor in Big 12 Tournament semifinal

Saturday, March 8 by The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sophomore Stailee Heard scored 24 of her 34 points in the second half to rally No. 21 Oklahoma State to a 62-59 victory over Texas Tech on Friday night in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal at T-Mobile Center.The third-seeded Cowgirls (25-5) will play No. 2 seed Baylor in... Read More.

Big 12 Conference moves 10 football games to Fridays next fall

Saturday, March 8 by The Associated Press

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 has moved six of its conference football games to Friday nights next fall, along with another matchup of league teams that won’t count in the standings.Those were among the 10 games involving Big 12 teams selected on Friday by the league’s television partners, ESPN and Fox, for... Read More.

OSU falls 93-55 to No. 12 Texas Tech

Sunday, February 16 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — JT Toppin had 32 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 12 Texas Tech rout Oklahoma State 93-55 on Saturday.Christian Anderson added 16 points and Oklahoma City product Kevin Overton had 13 for Texas Tech (20-5, 11-3 Big 12), which has won four straight against the... Read More.