ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Voters in Kay County who will be voting February 11, 2025 for the Ponca City Mayor Election are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls next week. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the...

Drummond Announces Defeat of Biden Administration’s EV Mandate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today the long-awaited defeat of the Biden Administration’s burdensome emissions regulations from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In 2023, Oklahoma joined a 21-state coalition to challenge the Biden Administration’s attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road. The FHWA rule would have forced states to...

Chili Dinner Fundraiser for Newkirk PD Assistant Chief Jordan Farmer This Saturday

A chili dinner fundraiser for Newkirk PD Assistant Chief Jordan Farmer is Saturday, February 8, from 5 to 8 PM.The come and go event will be held at the Newkirk Senior center at 525 West South St. in Newkirk (next-door to Apple market).Assistant Chief Farmer, a lifelong Kay County resident and his family are...

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes First Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, Thursday secured committee passage of a bill that would add accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes that would require an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted also...

Silvan Zingg Live at Marland’s Grand Home

Silvan Zingg will perform a Boogie, Blues, & Jazz Piano Convert at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand, at 7:30pm on Feb. 13.Pre-concert Party 6PM-7:30PM, reserved tickets $55 (includes international foods & desserts)Concert Only, reserved tickets $35 (includes refreshments)Tickets are available at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, 420 E. Grand Ave., 580-765-4400, Marland’s...

Phillips 66 Supports Local Law Enforcement with $50,000 Donation for Critical Radio Equipment Upgrades

Phillips 66 has donated $50,000 to the Ponca City Police Department to support the purchase of upgraded radio equipment, ensuring enhanced communication capabilities for officers in the field. The investment in new technology will improve response times, officer safety, and overall public safety for the Ponca City community. A formal check presentation was made...

Buying candy, soda with food stamps banned under proposed Kansas bill

TOPEKA — Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal government would accept the move is unclear.Previous efforts to request waivers from the rules of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, under which food stamps are funded and administered...