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Goblins on Grand Thursday

Thursday, October 16

Every year, Ponca City Main Street hosts Goblins on Grand, the region's premier family-friendly Halloween Carnival, set against the backdrop of our beautiful historic downtown. In collaboration with the City of Ponca City, local businesses, clubs, churches, and various community organizations, our program creates a fun and safe trick-or-treating... Read More.

Woman convicted in deaths of 2 Kansas moms found buried in freezer in Oklahoma

Thursday, October 16

TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (KAKE) - One of five people accused in the deaths of two Kansas women last year has been convicted of murder and other charges as part of a plea deal. Texas County, Oklahoma court records show Tifany Adams pleaded no contest on Tuesday to two counts of... Read More.

Oklahoma will not distribute Bibles in classrooms, says Superintendent

Thursday, October 16

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields announced an update regarding previous items and actions from former Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday morning. The immediate plan, announced by Superintendent Fields, included filing a motion to dismiss and halting Walters' plan to "distribute Bibles or a Biblical character... Read More.

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Medicare enrollment open, Oklahoma Insurance Department offers free assistance

Thursday, October 16

OKLAHOMA CITY - Medicare enrollment for 2026 opened this week and runs through Dec. 7. The Oklahoma Insurance Department says more than one million Oklahomans are currently enrolled. The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) provides free help from trained counselors. In addition to assisting beneficiaries and caregivers one-on-one by phone, MAP says it helps... Read More.

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

Wednesday, October 15

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still have several choices, but some options are becoming particularly... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosts Northern Encounter Oct. 22

Wednesday, October 15

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Renfro Center. There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and learn about NOC programs and services. Prospective students will also learn about NOC... Read More.

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Veteran’s Landing Hosting Veteran Family Day

Wednesday, October 15

Veteran Family Day will be held Saturday, November 8 from 9am to 3pm at Veterans Landing at 111 N. 4th in downtown Ponca City. Family friendly games, food trucks and music! Veterans can enroll for benefits or file a claim. Find Veteran's Landing on Facebook, message Veterans Landing at Gmail.com or call... Read More.

Instagram introduces new restrictions for teen accounts, guided by PG-13 movie ratings

Wednesday, October 15

Instagram-parent Meta announced Tuesday that teen users will now see content on Instagram that's similar to what they might see while watching a film with a PG-13 rating. That's because new content settings for Instagram users under 18 will adhere to the same regulations. The new automatic protections are being... Read More.

Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show

Wednesday, October 15

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JACK BROOK The parents of the 29-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Dallas immigration facility in September told police their son was “completely normal” before he moved to Washington state and returned home several years ago believing he had radiation sickness, according to newly released records. Joshua... Read More.

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Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, Ponca City Police Department partnering to help deter tobacco-alcohol sales to youth

Tuesday, October 14

The Kay County Healthy Living Coalition and the Ponca City Police Department are once again partnering on compliance checks to deter tobacco and alcohol sales to youth. In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, in partnership with the Ponca City... Read More.

Fugitive on Oklahoma’s top 10 Most Wanted List surrenders in Oregon

Tuesday, October 14

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody. The 20-year-old, wanted for charges including rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and robbery, turned himself in to authorities in Oregon on Oct. 4. “This... Read More.

United Way of NC Oklahoma Pie in the Face Contest, Voting Open Now

Tuesday, October 14

The wait is over — voting is officially OPEN for the Pie in the Face Contest! UWNCO couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate National Dessert Day than by kicking things off a little early! Here’s how it works: $1 = 1 vote Voting runs October 14–31 The contestants with the most... Read More.