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Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 10/20/2025

Monday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 Lunch Beef Taco Stick Mexi Beans Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Peas Fresh Fruit Refried Beans Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Wheat Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Breaded Steak Bites Korean Meatballs Grape Tomatoes Fried Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Pizza Pocket Mozzarella Bread Stick Marinara Sauce Glazed Carrots Corn Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Salisbury Steak Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Strips Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Steak Fingers Country Gravy Cheesy Potatoes Tossed Salad Dessert Stuffed Green Pepper Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Menus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted... Read More.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

Tuesday, October 14 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

Tuesday, October 14 by AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia he may send Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missiles A... Read More.

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PCPS Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, Alumni Invited to Perform This week

Monday, October 6 by Ponca City Now

Po-Hi Band alumni are invited to join the Band for Homecoming festivities this week. Alumni are welcome to participate in: - Marching in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the Coronation Ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the stands at the Homecoming football game... Read More.

Standing Bear Pow-Wow This week

Wednesday, September 24 by Ponca City Now

The Standing Bear Powwow, hosted by the six north-central tribes of Oklahoma, is held the last Friday and Saturday of September, this year on September 26-27. It features inter-tribal dancing, exhibition dancing, contest dancing, tiny tot contests and the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess. Visitors will also find a variety of arts and... Read More.

Family Fun Night at the RecPlex Next Week, Free Movie Tonight

Friday, September 19 by Ponca City Now

Family Fun Night is from 5-8 pm September 27 at the Ponca City Rec Plex at 1604 E Grand. Kids and adults can enjoy extended hours in the pool, trampoline, climbing wall, and roller skating in the gym, basketball games on the big screen TVs, air hockey, Fortnite and Madden tournaments on the PS5... Read More.

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Ponca City High School Welcomes Students for Schedule Pick-Up

Monday, August 11 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City High School is pleased to announce the schedule pick-up days for the 2025‑2026 school year: Monday, August 11 Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedules from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to collect their schedules from: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.... Read More.

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.

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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’Dell Four 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.

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.

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.