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Oklahoma Lawmakers to discuss food dye ban Monday in Senate Bill 4 hearing

Monday, March 3 by News 6

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to eliminate certain food dyes, citing concerns over their potential negative health effects, including behavioral issues, endocrine disruption, and DNA damage.Senate Bill 4, authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson, would prohibit the manufacturing, selling, brewing, or distribution of 10 different dyes and substances, including red, blue, and yellow dyes. Thompson,... Read More.

Cross Canadian Ragweed Reflects on Surprise Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Announcement

Monday, March 3 by News 6

Cross Canadian Ragweed members Randy Ragsdale and Grady CrossTULSA, Okla. -Cross Canadian Ragweed members Randy Ragsdale and Grady Cross were caught off guard when they learned they were being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.In a conversation about the honor after the concert on Saturday, they shared their initial reactions, memories... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts to Present “Rock of Ages”

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents “Rock of Ages” March 6-9 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. March 6-8 and 2 p.m. on March 9.The musical features music from the musical groups Poison, Journey, Def Leppard, and more.Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. Children... Read More.

Wind Energy Regulation FAQs Added to Attorney General’s Website

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of growing unrest and controversy over the proliferation of wind farms in rural Oklahoma, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has unveiled a related Frequently Asked Questions section on his agency’s website.The FAQs address the authority of voters, including through locally elected county and municipal officials, to... Read More.

NOC Board of Regents Approve ‘Guns on Campus’ Resolution

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College approved a resolution supporting the current gun law on guns on campus at a recent board of regents meeting in Enid.The resolution states that the “members of the NOC Board of Regents support maintaining the current law regarding weapons on campus, in which the President (Diana Morris Watkins) has the discretion... Read More.

Former Disability Services Director Indicted for Embezzlement

Monday, March 3 by Beverly Cantrell

OKLAHOMA CITY – The former executive director of a company that provides community living services for vulnerable adults with disabilities faces two felony counts after a Multi-County Grand Jury investigation. The indictment was unsealed today. Freedom Anderson, 46, worked as the executive director at Brightway Community Living. Between August 2022 and May 2024, she is... Read More.

Federal Offices Closing Across Oklahoma Under Trump Cost-Cutting Plan

Monday, March 3 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Nearly a dozen locations of federal offices in Oklahoma have fallen under the sights of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.According to the agency’s website, 8 federal agency offices in 9 cities across Oklahoma are closing to save on real estate... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 03/03/2025

Sunday, March 2 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH03/0303/0403/0503/0603/07BreakfastFrench Toast StixCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Scrambled EggsBaconBiscuitCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Pancake Sausage on a StickCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit... Read More.

OSU suffers 71-61 loss to Baylor

Sunday, March 2 by The Associated Press

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jeremy Roach scored 21 points, Norchad Omier had a double-double, and Baylor beat Oklahoma State 71-61 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.Baylor used a 12-0 run to take a 41-29 lead with 14:12 remaining. Roach scored eight points that included back-to-back 3s during the stretch.Oklahoma State pulled... Read More.

Sooners fall 87-84 to Mississippi

Sunday, March 2 by The Associated Press

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Sean Pedulla scored 26 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18.3 seconds left, and Oklahoma fell to 87-84 on Saturday.Sooners freshman Dayton Forsythe scored 23 of his career-high 25 points in the second half, but in driving the baseline after Pedulla's 3 he threw the ball over the backside of... Read More.

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – AFTERNOON BRIEFING

Saturday, March 1 by Ponca City Now

Tonkawa reports their water system held nominal levels overnight and throughout this morning. Water officials continue to monitor the system, and are seeing stable usage and demand levels. Even with this morning’s moderate usage, there has been no negative impact on our system’s ability to maintain water levels and pressure.NORMAL WATER USE IS NOW PERMITTEDWith... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 02/28/2025

Saturday, March 1 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CS-2025-00113 02/28/2025 ASSIGNEE OF FINWISE BANK (UPSTART NETWORK INC.) Plaintiff CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC et al vs. PARRY, JIM INDEBTEDNESSKay CF-2025-00109 02/28/2025 BARRAGAN, JORGE ALBERTO Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BARRAGAN, JORGE ALBERTO STALKING (FEL)Kay CF-2025-00108 02/28/2025 CALLSHIM, EDWARD, JR Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. CALLSHIM, EDWARD, JR KIDNAPPING (FEL)Kay CS-2025-00112 02/28/2025 CAPITAL ONE, N.A.... Read More.