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Fetgatter Passes Storm Chasing Licensing Bill

Monday, February 10

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, recently passed a bill in committee that would allow professional storm chasers to obtain licensing through the state that will allow them special accommodations while they are tracking severe weather. House Bill 2426 passed the House Business Committee 9 to 0. It... Read More.

ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Monday, February 10

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... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Chief Raises Concerns Over Federal Job Cuts

Monday, February 10

A federal judge has temporarily paused the deadline for federal employees to decide whether to accept President Donald Trump’s offer to resign, as his administration pushes to reduce the federal workforce.The White House offered more than 2 million federal workers a "deferred resignation" program, allowing them to resign while... Read More.

OSU Board of Regents Names Dr. James Hess as Interim President After Shrum’s Resignation

Monday, February 10

STILLWATER, Okla. -Oklahoma State University’s Board of Regents met recently to determine the university’s next steps following President Kayse Shrum’s sudden resignation.One of the first steps was to name Dr. James Hess interim president. Hess currently serves as the Vice Provost for the OSU Center for Health Sciences and as... Read More.

Hamas and Israel Exchange Hostages and Prisoners, as Israel Withdraws From Key Corridor

Monday, February 10

MUGHRAQA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces withdrew from a key Gaza corridor on Sunday, Israeli officials and Hamas said, part of Israel’s commitments under a tenuous ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead but faces a major test over whether the sides can negotiate its... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Union

Friday, February 7

The Cats are away against Union. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Drummond Announces Defeat of Biden Administration’s EV Mandate

Friday, February 7

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... Read More.

A Night of Empowerment: Lou Ferrigno joins Dr. Mark Sherwood for motivational event

Friday, February 7

TULSA, Okla. -Actor Lou Ferrigno, known for his iconic role as the Incredible Hulk in the 1970s CBS TV series, will make a special appearance at a local empowerment event on Friday, Feb. 7.Ferrigno will join Dr. Mark Sherwood, founder of the Functional Medical Institute, for a... Read More.

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

Friday, February 7

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... Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Passes First Committee

Friday, February 7

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... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Boys Basketball vs. Putnam City

Thursday, February 6

The Boys Basketball team is at home against Putnam City. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Hugo Middle School teacher arrested for alleged abuse of special needs students

Thursday, February 6

A Hugo Middle School teacher has been arrested and accused of abusing students with special needs, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.Court records show Yolanda Dunbar is facing two counts of child abuse.Authorities say Dunbar is one of five teachers caught on camera hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking a 12-year-old and... Read More.