Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. Annual Candle Lighting Memorial Service Today
Hospice of NC Oklahoma will have a candle lighting ceremony today at 6pm at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445... Read More.
Author: Ponca City Now
Santa’s Mailbox at Marland’s Grand Home
Kids can write a letter to Santa and get a letter back.
Drop off your child’s letter at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Ave. in Ponca City.
Be sure to include a return address for a letter back from Santa.
If it is received by the 18th of December the child will receive a return letter... Read More.
Edmond Officer Charged In Shooting Death Of Brother Testifies In Stand Your Ground Hearing
EDMOND, Okla. –
An Edmond police officer recalled the day she shot and killed her brother, testifying it was in self-defense and to protect their mother.
The Oklahoma County District Attorney charged Lieutenant Jennifer Haddock with first-degree manslaughter but she had filed for immunity from prosecution under Oklahoma’s Stand Your Ground law.
Haddock’s immunity hearing was held on... Read More.
Gov. Stitt Fires Secretary of Energy and Environment After Court Hearing Appearance
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt fired the Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken McQueen, saying he was disappointed that McQueen appeared in a court hearing on Tuesday.
The hearing revolves around the case Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, which has been going on since 2005.
McQueen joined the case in November and follows Attorney General Gentner... Read More.
Native Tribes are Working With Schools to Boost Attendance
WATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school.
She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She connects them with federal and tribal resources. And when students don’t show... Read More.
Police Logs 12/02/2024 to 12/03/2024
Ponca City Crime Stoppers
Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.
Phillips 66 Donates to Ponca City Police Department’s Shop With a Cop Program
This year, as in years past, Phillips 66 has donated $5,000.00 to the Ponca City Police Department’s Shop With a Cop program. Each year, these donations make our ability to enrich the lives of local children possible and Phillips 66 remains a valued partner in our mission.
Officers and civilian staff with the Ponca City... Read More.
Fundraiser For Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Today
Original Author: Ponca City Now
NOC Enid Planetarium Show Dec. 5
The Northern Oklahoma College Enid Planetarium Director Fritz Osell announced the “Star of Bethlehem” show on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
There is no admission charge but food donations to the Our Daily Bread food pantry are accepted.
The planetarium is located on the NOC Enid campus, located at 100 S. University... Read More.
OKC Business Expects More Interest After Route 66 Monument Installed
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City businesses expressed excitement at the prospect of more tourism and foot traffic along Route 66.
Officials unveiled the first urban installation of the Route 66 Centennial Monument Project at NW 23rd St and N Hudson Ave on Tuesday, Nov.26.
The new marker is just a few blocks up the... Read More.
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump’s first 100 days
WASHINGTON — As Congress returns this week for one last burst of activity before it wraps up the session, it faces a key deadline of Dec. 20 to avert a government shutdown.
Democrats and Republicans appear resigned to passing a continuing resolution, or CR, that would temporarily fund the government into early 2025 — most... Read More.
Police Logs 11/30/2024 to 12/01/2024
Ponca City Crime Stoppers
Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.
