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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY APRIL 1,2026

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

For voters in the Ponca City School District, Newkirk School District, and the City of Newkirk. Early voting begins Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County... Read More.

Statewide election April 1

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

NEWKIRK — Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1 when the candidate filing period opens. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board while candidates for county offices file at County Election Boards. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said the following offices are on the ballot this... Read More.

House Approves Pae Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Oklahomans with Epilepsy

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure aimed at improving access to care and strengthening health insurance protections for the over 41,000 Oklahomans living with epilepsy has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, authored House Bill 4294 to require individual and group health insurance policies providing medical and surgical benefits to offer... Read More.

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House Passes Bill Protecting Voluntary Prayer in Public Schools

Tuesday, March 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools. House Bill 3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt policies allowing students and school employees the opportunity to participate in a voluntary period of prayer or reading of... Read More.

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports

Tuesday, March 31 by AP

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The lawsuit is part of a broader fight over the rights of transgender youth. More than two... Read More.

US stocks edge higher in shaky trading as oil prices keep climbing

Tuesday, March 31 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were swinging again Monday as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in afternoon trading, coming off its worst week since the war with Iran began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average... Read More.

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Police Logs 03/27/2026 to 03/29/2026

Monday, March 30 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

City of Ponca City Park Closing Ordinance

Monday, March 30 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

The City of Ponca City has an ordinance which outlines closing hours for all city parks. As the weather warms up, please be mindful of these times, and how they are different for each location and, understand that any violation of these closing hours may result in a fine. If you have questions about... Read More.

Custer City man charged in connection to Oklahoma wildfires

Monday, March 30 by News 9

Authorities said a Custer City man admitting to starting several wildfires in Oklahoma was arrested Saturday. Hundreds of acres in Custer and Dewey County burned earlier this year due to the fires started by Skyler Terrell. The fires prompted several department responses and caused significant widespread damage. According to an affidavit, Terrell said he started the fires... Read More.

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Bill seeks to boost access to Oklahoma-grown food with proposed statewide policy council

Monday, March 30 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A bill moving through the Oklahoma Legislature aims to expand access to locally grown food while strengthening connections between farmers, markets, and communities across the state. Senate Bill 2061, authored by Nikki Nice, would create an Oklahoma Food Policy Council designed to help develop and coordinate local food networks statewide. The council would... Read More.

E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base damaged in Iranian strike

Monday, March 30 by KOKH

E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base damaged in Iranian strike (Photo Courtesy: Air Force amn/nco/snco) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS from Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force base was damaged during a strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The plane was on the ground when the... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 03/30/2026

Sunday, March 29 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH 03/30 03/31 04/01 04/02 04/03 Lunch Chicken Patty Sandwich Sweet Potato Fries Mexi Beans Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Soft Tacos Taco Pizza Refried Beans Tossed Salad Grape Tomatoes Fresh Fruit Popcorn Smackers Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Steak Fingers Garlic Bread Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Spaghetti & Meatballs California Blend Veggies Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Enchilada Refried Beans Mexi Rice Tossed Salad Dessert Chicken Strips Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert BBQ Sandwich French Fries Baked Beans Fresh Tossed Salad Dessert Menus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted... Read More.