2025 – Ponca City Now

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Friday, August 29 by Ponca City Now

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 1, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, September 1, please only put trash out on the scheduled day... Read More.

Rebecca Napier named 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Wednesday, August 27 by Ponca City Now

Rebecca Napier from Northern Oklahoma College is one of 220 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.Napier, from Antlers, Oklahoma, attends NOC Stillwater.The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree... Read More.

Tax-Free Weekend: When is it and what to know for Oklahoma’s 2025 holiday

Thursday, July 31 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma's 2025 Sales Tax holiday is coming up, but several Oklahomans may have questions about how this will impact their purchases.With back-to-school right around the corner, many parents are also looking to get some last-minute shopping done before the first day of classes.SEE ALSO: How Oklahoma families can save on back-to-school shopping Q:... Read More.

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Saturday, July 26 by The Associated Press

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 10 other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the remainder of 2025.The next scheduled execution is in Florida, when a man who killed his wife and two... Read More.

2025 Biennial Sponsorship Year Party at the Palace – August 22

Tuesday, July 22 by Ponca City Now

The Time is Here Tickets are on sale now. The Ponca City Chamber's Party at the Palace is back and bigger than ever at the historic Marland Mansion! Join us Friday, August 22, for an evening of Hidden Spirits & Local Gems. Enjoy live music by Band #9, live and silent auctions, new & exciting raffle... Read More.

State of the City 2025: Mayor Holt to highlight Thunder’s future, Olympic events in OKC

Monday, July 14 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Mayor David Holt will deliver his annual State of the City address on Wednesday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the sold-out event will bring together more than 1,400 business and community leaders to hear... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Approves Interim Study Requests for 2025 Legislative Interim

Monday, July 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has approved a series of interim study requests that will be considered during the Oklahoma Senate’s interim period. Interim studies have been assigned to relevant Senate committees and will be scheduled at the discretion of each committee chair. All approved studies must be completed by... Read More.

Prize Winners announced in 2025 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Sunday, June 29 by Fox23News

OWASSO, Okla. — Winners have been drawn in the 2025 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.Since 2013, FOX23 has partnered with St. Jude on the Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.You, our viewers have helped raise more than $15 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital so parents of critically-ill children can focus on... Read More.

Trump nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for historic Israel-Iran ceasefire

Wednesday, June 25 by TNND

(TNND) — President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary and historic role” in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.In a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia wrote, "President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed... Read More.

Oklahoma City preps for 2025 Champions Parade with road closures and safety measures

Monday, June 23 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) —Oklahoma City officials released details on the 2025 Champions Parade happening in the metro on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.On Monday morning, OKC Mayor David Holt, Police Chief Ron Bacy, Fire Chief Richard Kelley, EMSA Public Affairs Officer Michael Parrish, and EMBARK Director Jessie Rush touched on what fans can expect... 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.

Final Great Raft Race set for 2025, marking end of a decade-long river revival in Tulsa

Monday, June 16 by KTUL

Tulsa's iconic Great Raft Race to end in 2025 with a celebratory sunset float event TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — After a decade of rekindling Tulsa's connection to the Arkansas River, the Great Raft Race will conclude its traditional Labor Day event in 2025.The race, which was revived in 2015 after a hiatus, will have its final... Read More.