Week – Ponca City Now

Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week

Saturday, May 31 by The Associated Press

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A work crew of incarcerated people cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said.The crew was still at work on Friday after clearing numerous downed trees on Tuesday... Read More.

Oklahoma legislature to look at veto overrides on bills this week

Tuesday, May 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — After a busy four months, the Oklahoma legislature is entering its final week of session.Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton says the legislature will look at veto overrides this week."It is not easy for an idea to be transformed into a law, and it shouldn't be. It takes a long process... Read More.

Oklahoma Mans Side Hustle Brings in $117,000 a Month Working 1 day a Week

Tuesday, May 27 by CNBC

Legit Kits CEO Mike O’Dell in his side hustle’s Oklahoma City warehouse Mike O’DellFour days per week, nurse anesthetist Mike O’Dell spends his 10-hour shifts sitting in a swivel chair shoved between pieces of towering, whirring operating equipment. He can’t use the bathroom, grab lunch or sip water without asking someone to cover for him, he... Read More.

Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 05/26/2025

Sunday, May 25 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS05/2605/2705/2805/2905/30Meals on WheelsChicken EnchiladaRefried BeansMexi RiceTossed SaladDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert BBQ SandwichFrench FriesBaked BeansFresh Tossed SaladDessert Beef StroganoffPast NoodlesVegetableDinner RollDessert

Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 05/19/2025

Sunday, May 18 by Ponca City Now

MEALS ON WHEELS05/1905/2005/2105/2205/23Meals on WheelsHamburgerOven Fry WedgesBaked BeansDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert MeatloafVegetableCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Chicken Fried ChickenMashed PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableDinner RollDessert

House Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

Thursday, May 15 by Ponca City Now

The Oklahoma House of Representatives paused to remember the lives of two Oklahoma law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.The House held a moment of silence in remembrance of Corporal Robert William Sumner, who served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, and Brian Keith Herbert,... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 05/12/2025

Sunday, May 11 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH05/1205/1305/1405/1505/16BreakfastBaconScrambled EggsCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait French Toast StixCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Pancake Sausage on a StickCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait DonutMuffin, AssortmentCereal, Rte... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 05/05/2025

Sunday, May 4 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH05/0505/0605/0705/0805/09BreakfastFrench Toast StixSausage Patty/LinkCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait BaconScrambled EggsTater TotsCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Egg PattySausage Patty/LinkBiscuitCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Breakfast Casserole, HamBreakfast... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 04/28/2025

Sunday, April 27 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH04/2804/2904/3005/0105/02BreakfastBreakfast TacoCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Croissant Breakfast SandwichTater TotsBiscuitCereal, 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 TBACereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 04/21/2025

Sunday, April 20 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH04/2104/2204/2304/2404/25BreakfastFrench Toast StixCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait BaconScrambled EggsBiscuitCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Croissant Breakfast SandwichCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Breakfast... Read More.

Lawmakers to consider shopping cart theft, food misbranding bills this week in committee

Tuesday, April 15 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — "I really appreciate the education chairs in both chambers who have been collaboratively working together to come on a consensus, not only on this, but other education bills because there's a lot of conversations," said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow. "I think the Senate sent us some great ideas. I... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 04/14/2025

Sunday, April 13 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH04/1404/1504/1604/1704/18BreakfastBreakfast TacoCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Croissant Breakfast SandwichCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuit/Sausage/CheeseCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonuts, SuperbakeryPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Breakfast Casserole, SausageMuffin,... Read More.