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House GOP Passes Budget Resolution, Raising Questions About Medicaid Cuts

Tuesday, March 4 by News 9

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution that unlocked the process of reconciliation that they intend to use to implement President Donald Trump’s America First legislative agenda. As part of the process, House GOP leaders have agreed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will... Read More.

Hundreds Expected for Senior Day at Oklahoma State Capitol

Monday, March 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Advocates for Oklahoma’s aging population are encouraging seniors to make their voices heard at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday morning. Hundreds of seniors, as well as their family, friends and caregivers, are expected to gather at the Capitol for Oklahoma Senior Day, an annual event meant to put forward issues... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Center “Clips for a Cause” Fundraiser for Service Dog for Oklahoma Veteran Monday

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

Calling all men!Come out on Monday, March 3rd to Pioneer Tech Center, 2101 N. Ash St., from 9am to 4pm to get a haircut and support “Clips for a Cause”.Students, local barbers, and cosmetologists will be providing men’s haircuts by donation only.All donations will be given to Honoring America's Warriors with a goal to... Read More.

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.

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.

Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra Earns Superior Ratings

Friday, February 28 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Wednesday afternoon at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is the highest... Read More.