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Marijuana plants seized from illegal Carter County grow operation

Wednesday, October 22

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) yesterday raided an illegal marijuana grow operation near Wilson, confiscating and eradicating approximately 15,000 marijuana plants and hundreds of pounds of processed marijuana. At the grow site, the Task Force discovered several illegal immigrants who were taken... Read More.

PCPS Football Schedule Update

Wednesday, October 22

With the threat of inclement weather and the high probability of rain, the Varsity Football game has been moved to Thursday, October 23, at Bartlesville. Kickoff is still at 7pm! Mark your calendars and come support our Wildcats! Listen on KPNC or watch and listen at poncacitynow.com/tv

Po-Hi Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras present an exciting Fall/Halloween Concert

Wednesday, October 22

Katie Parr PCPS-Monday, October 27, the Po-Hi Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present an exciting Fall/Halloween Concert. Students and directors will be dressed in costumes to add to the festive atmosphere. The orchestras are under the direction of Paula Cochran, assisted by Katy Rolf and Dylan Labon.The orchestras are... Read More.

PCPD Shop with a Cop

Wednesday, October 22

Ponca City-Shop with a Cop will be taking place again this year and we're hoping to continue our efforts to help out as many local families as possible. Last year, our officers donated their time shopped with 85 different children and we don't foresee a decrease in need this... Read More.

Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

Wednesday, October 22

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended starting Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed OKDHS of the suspension, which affects over 684,600... Read More.

No suspect yet in OSU shooting, campus crime stats reveal few weapons arrests

Tuesday, October 21

STILLWATER, Okla. -An investigation into a shooting that wounded three people outside an Oklahoma State University dorm has not yielded a suspect or any arrests. But, a newly released police report reveals investigators believe the shooting was gang related.Details are still sparse, and campus police are asking the public for tips.“You’re not supposed... Read More.

Ponca City Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration of Freedom

Tuesday, October 21

This year we celebrate the 29th Annual Ponca City Veteran's Day Parade AND Celebration of Freedom! The Ponca City Veterans Day Parade starts on Grand Ave. at 10:45am at 1st St and runs through to 6th St, ending a War Memorial Park on north 7th. The Review Stand will be... Read More.

NOC seeking distinguished alumni nominations

Tuesday, October 21

Northern Oklahoma College is seeking nominations for the 2026 NOC Distinguished Alumni Award.Nominations are due Nov. 1, according to Ciera Kirby, Director of Alumni & Community Relations.Selected honorees will be inducted into the NOC Hall of Fame at the Alumni and Friends Reunion to be held in the spring. ... Read More.

State Supt. Fields clarifies Bible decision for classrooms, education updates

Tuesday, October 21

State Superintendent Lindel Fields (Oklahoma.gov)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields addressed parents and guardians with updates from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.Fields clarified the recent decision regarding the use of Bibles in schools, stating, "Last week’s decision does not remove Bibles... Read More.

Oklahoma teaching assistant arrested after alleged nude photos sent to student

Tuesday, October 21

RANDLETT, Okla. -A teaching assistant in southwest Oklahoma has been arrested following an investigation into inappropriate images sent to a student, according to court documents.Rashel Gray, a former Big Pasture Public Schools employee, was taken into custody after investigators say she sent nude photographs to an underage student.Court... Read More.

NOC Spring Nursing application deadline Oct. 31

Monday, October 20

The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is currently accepting applications for Spring 2026.The deadline for applications is October 31.Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission and be accepted to Northern Oklahoma College prior to acceptance in the Nursing Program. Applicants are selected based on qualifications and space availability.NOC... Read More.

Trump: Survivors of strike on drug-carrying vessel to be sent back to their home countries

Monday, October 20

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump said two "narcoterrorists" who survived an attack on a "drug-carrying submarine" will be sent back to their home countries.Trump confirmed the news on Saturday.It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United... Read More.