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See the Inauguration Day schedule for Trump’s 2025 presidential swearing in

Monday, January 20 by CBS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. -President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated Monday, taking the oath of office to formally kick off his second term in the White House.The inauguration marks the official transfer of presidential power, with the executive branch changing hands from the Biden administration to the Trump administration.... Read More.

Oklahoma Governor Orders End to Remote Work for State Employees by February 2025

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Order ending remote work for state employees. According to the order, full-time employees are expected to be back in the office by Feb. 1, 2025. “Gov. Stitt just issued this executive order, ending remote work by state employees,” said Rep. Forrest Bennet, posted on X. “I... Read More.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2025 ELECTION

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 11, 2025, Ponca City Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote... Read More.

5 Key Facts About New EPA HVAC Regulations In 2025

Tuesday, January 7 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Okla. –Big changes to the HVAC industry started January 1, 2025, due to new EPA regulations on refrigerants.These rules aim to reduce environmental impact but could significantly affect how consumers buy or repair HVAC units. From higher costs to new technologies, here’s what you need to know to prepare for these changes: 1. New Refrigerant Standards... Read More.

Positive Outlook in 2025 for Oklahoma Real Estate

Friday, January 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2024 brought us both good and bad news for the national real estate market. Supply was up, but homes took a lot longer to sell than usual. So, what does 2025 have in store specifically for Oklahoma? Economists expect home prices in the OKC metro to grow by more than 6%... Read More.

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

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

Oklahoma Governor Reflects on Some Key Issues in 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025

Monday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — From business in Oklahoma to the grocery tax cut, Governor Kevin Stitt is sharing his response to some key issues in our state, and how he plans to address them moving forward. Governor Stitt reflected with Fox 25 on some situations that may not be going according to plan, though he said... Read More.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Votes To Increase Toll Prices Beginning In 2025; Here’s How It Would Impact You

Wednesday, December 11 by Ponca City Now

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has approved a vote to increase tolls beginning on Jan. 1. The increase will help fund the $8 billion ACCESS Oklahoma project, which is a 10-year plan to expand existing turnpikes and build new ones, OTA says. Related: OTA Increases ACCESS Oklahoma Cost Projection By $3 Billion How much are toll prices on... Read More.