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PTC Welding Students Win Top Prize

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Welding Fabrication team claimed 1st place at the regional competition last week, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork. Team members Colton Cink from Medford, Danner Lessert from Fairfax, and Adrian Perez from Ponca City worked together to take home the top honor. Under the guidance of instructor Tyler Foster,... Read More.

Drummond Pushes Back Against Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a Biden-Harris Administration advisory committee to move meat, poultry and eggs to last on the list of recommended protein sources. In a letter sent Monday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,... Read More.

60th Legislature Begins Work

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

by Rep. John PfeifferThe first week of a legislative session always feels a bit like the start of a new school year – fun but exhausting. As we dive into our legislative work, reading bills serves as our homework. The final test will be the budget as we try to balance spending and tax... Read More.

House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Give Teachers More Money at the End of their Career

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Appropriations Education Subcommittee passed a bill this week that would give teachers late in their career the opportunity to earn more money.House Bill 1087, by House Education Chairman Dick Lowe, would extend the teacher salary schedule through year 35 of service, where it currently caps out... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Bixby

Tuesday, February 11 by Ponca City Now

The Cats are away against Bixby. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 3:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 3:30.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Super Bowl Halftime Performer ‘Banned for Life’ After Waving Flag for Palestine, Sudan

Tuesday, February 11 by TNND

NEW ORLEANS (TNND) — A backup performer in Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans is "banned for life" from all NFL events after staging a protest, according to the league.Viral video circulating social media shows an individual in black holding a flag reading "Sudan" and "Gaza” during the halftime show. The flag was... Read More.

Prepare Now For Colder Weather

Tuesday, February 11 by Ponca City Now

Plan ahead so you can be prepared!Forecast-COLD!!The Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 02/10/2025

Tuesday, February 11 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CJ-2025-00038 02/10/2025 A/K/A Defendant SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC vs. BRADLEY, MARK et al MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREKay CS-2025-00063 02/10/2025 AGUILAR, AMANDA Defendant KINO FINANCIAL CO., LLC vs. AGUILAR, AMANDA INDEBTEDNESSKay CV-2025-00018 02/10/2025 AN OKLAHOMA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff PONCA CITY OFFICE SUITES, LLC et al vs. TAYLOR, CHESTER E. et alKay CS-2025-00069 02/10/2025 ANDERSON, COURTNEY RENAE Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL... Read More.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Issues Ruling Regarding Sex Offender Residency Near Parks

Tuesday, February 11 by News 6

The Oklahoma Supreme Court rules sex offenders cannot live within 2,000 feet of a city park, even if they registered before the regulation became law.The court battle comes after an El Reno man who was convicted of rape was told by police he could not purchase a property that was 300 feet from a park,... Read More.

Police Logs 02/10/2025

Tuesday, February 11 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.