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Newsweek Names Stillwater Medical as World’s Best Hospital for 5 Consecutive Years

by Ponca City Now
Five years in a row, Newsweek, one of the nation’s leading magazines, has ranked Stillwater Medical among the World’s Best Hospitals, achieving special recognition as the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma for patient experience in 2025.“It is incredible to see how our commitment to excellence provides positive outcomes for our patients and creates... Read More.

Audit of Oklahoma State University Finds Mismanagement of $41 Million in State Funds

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -An audit report released on Wednesday by the Office of Internal Audit at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Board of Regents has found significant issues in the allocation and management of legislatively appropriated funds at Oklahoma State University.The audit concluded that a total of $41 million in state funds received between July 1,... Read More.
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Three Finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year Announced

by Ponca City Now
Congratulations to the three finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year. Finalists include Lorrie Layton (East Middle School), Jill Klein (Po-Hi) and Irene Sanchez (Lincoln Elementary).The TOY celebration will be held March 27. The reception will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Commons and the ceremony is at 7 p.m. at... Read More.

Diamond Rio to Perform at NOC Renfro Lectureship Program April 3

by Ponca City Now
Diamond Rio will be performing at Northern Oklahoma College for the spring Renfro Lectureship Series on April 3. Tickets go on sale March 11. (photo by Robby Klein)The popular country and western group Diamond Rio will perform at Northern Oklahoma College on Thursday, April 3, as part of the Spring 2025 Renfro Endowed Lectureship... Read More.

Utility Rate Payer Protection Bill Passes House

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021's Winter Storm Uri unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, authored House Bill 1220, which would prohibit municipalities that have franchise agreements with utility companies from assessing those fees and... Read More.
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Senate Approves Mental Health Consent Decree

by Ponca City Now
Senate vote finalizes decree, sending it to the Secretary of State OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted to approve the mental health consent decree that reduces wait times to treat defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial and awaiting competency restoration treatment.The resolution passed by a voice vote on the Senate Floor. The... Read More.

Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra Earns Superior and Excellent Ratings

by Ponca City Now
The Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra earned two superior ratings and one excellent rating (resulting in an overall superior rating) and a superior rating in sight-reading Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA District Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings in both the stage performance and... Read More.
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NOC Enid to Host Planetarium Show March 6

by Ponca City Now
The Mackie Planetarium on the NOC Enid campus, located at 100 S. University, will present their next show on Thursday, March 6. The show will begin at 7 p.m.Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will present the night sky over Enid and show prominent constellations and planets in the early evening sky as Mars and Jupiter... Read More.

Stillwater Police Investigate Shooting Incident, Suspected Shooter From Ponca City

by Ponca City Now
(STILLWATER, OK) – On Sunday, March 3, 2025, at 12:28 a.m., a Stillwater Police Department (SPD) officer was involved with a traffic stop at 711 N. Main when he overheard a nearby gunshot and observed a dark-colored Chevrolet Tahoe rapidly leaving the area. The officer called for additional assistance.SPD officers were able to locate and... Read More.
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