Early – Ponca City Now

Experts warn early screen time may harm children’s mental health

Tuesday, June 10 by AP

A growing body of research is raising alarms about screen use among young children, especially those under age 5.A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being exposed to screens, despite global health guidelines advising otherwise. Experts say the effects aren’t just developmental—they may be emotional, behavioral and lasting.Here’s... Read More.

NBA’s talks about new league in Europe are continuing, though the process remains in early stages

Saturday, June 7 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA's talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, Commissioner Adam Silver said, though he noted that it may take at least a couple more years to turn the ideas into reality.Silver spoke at... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY JUNE 5

Wednesday, June 4 by Ponca City Now

FOR JUNE 10, 2025 PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CITY COMMISSIONER #1 Early voting begins Thursday June 5, 2025, for voters in Ponca City Municipality. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said early... Read More.

Harvard agrees to relinquish early photos of enslaved people, ending a legal battle

Friday, May 30 by AP

BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history as part of a settlement with a woman who says she is one of the subjects’ descendants.The photos of the subjects identified by Tamara... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY JUNE 5

Thursday, May 29 by Ponca City Now

FOR JUNE 10, 2025 PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CITY COMMISSIONER #1 Early voting begins Thursday June 5 for voters in Ponca City Municipality. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said early voting... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Major Step Forward in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Solutions

Monday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce a transformative initiative that brings Washington Pre-K classes back to neighborhood schools while creating at least 40 new childcare spots across the community. This bold move, in partnership with the Child Development Center (CDC), aims to tackle two critical challenges facing Ponca City families: early... Read More.

NW Oklahoma Early Childhood Coalition Move Superhero Saturday Event to April 12

Thursday, April 3 by Ponca City Now

Due to expected wet and cooler weather this weekend, the Early Childhood Coalition and Northern Oklahoma College have decided to move the free Family Fun Event to Saturday, April 12, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending with a free lunch from 11 a.m. – noon.The event is held at North Meadowlake Park in Enid.Title... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

Monday, March 24 by Ponca City Now

Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025, for voters in Kay County who are eligible to vote in the following: Ponca City School District, Blackwell School District, City of Newkirk, City of Kaw City and Frontier School District and Deer Creek/Lamont School District who will not be able to make it to the polls... Read More.

Early Voting Begins Thursday

Tuesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

Early voting begins Thursday, February 6,2025 for voters in Kay County that live in the Ponca City Municipality. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open to all voters... Read More.

SSI Payments Will come slightly early each month until April

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

(KFOR) — After an out-of-order month in December, Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will see a wonky start to 2025 as well. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, beneficiaries include those with disabilities and older adults with little to no income. In 2025, the maximum monthly payment is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. According to the Social... Read More.

South Carolina’s 2 early defensive scores fuel 35-9 rout of Oklahoma

Sunday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers passed for 175 yards and South Carolina scored two defensive touchdowns in the first quarter to set the tone in a 35-9 rout of Oklahoma on Saturday.South Carolina had nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss and held the Sooners to 291 total... Read More.

4 Vehicle Fatality Accident Early Sunday Morning

Monday, August 28 by Lyman James

A fatal collision occurred on Sunday, August 27th, at 5:34 AM on I-35 northbound, mile marker 221 in Blackwell.Involved in the collision was a 2014 Toyota Tundra driven by Byron Richmond, a 44-year-old white male from Edmond. Richmond was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner.Also involved was a 2021... Read More.