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Ukraine and US Have Agreed on a Framework Economic Deal, Ukrainian Officials Say

Wednesday, February 26 by AP

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Donald Trump at the Trump Tower in New York City. (Photo: AP) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said... Read More.

House Passes REINS Act-Second House Priority Bill Passes House Title-on in First Three Weeks of Session

Wednesday, February 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 2728, a measure designed to enhance transparency and legislative oversight in the state’s administrative rulemaking process.House Bill 2728, authored by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, modeled... Read More.

City of Tonkawa Holding Town Hall Meeting Today

Tuesday, February 25 by City of Tonkawa

To address the concerns of our community, the City of Tonkawa is holding a Town Hall Meeting that will address the current issues of this Water Emergency. During this Town Hall Meeting, we will give the community a complete explanation of the current operations underway and also allow the community to ask the panel of... Read More.

Ponca City Welcomes New Mayor, Says Thank You to Longtime Mayor

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Chamber

Before the City Commission Meeting on Monday, February 24th, the City held a reception for retiring Mayor Homer Nicholson. A wonderful crowd gathered to show their respect for Mayor Nicholson's Service. After the reception, Mayor-Elect Kelsey Wagner was sworn in and took the Oath of Office.Thank you Mayor Homer Nicholson for 18 years of... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Dept. Makes Drug and Stolen Property Arrests Today, Expect More

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

Today, the Kay County Sheriff's Dept. executed a search warrant in the 6000 blk East Lake Road. After working with several area agencies, enough probable cause was developed to request a search warrant from the court. The warrant was issued and signed by the judge. The investigation is still on going, however today several arrests were made... Read More.

Stillwater Medical to Host Grand Opening of Newborn ICU

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

Stillwater Medical will celebrate the new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in partnership with Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health with a Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:30 AMWhere: Stillwater Medical, Women’s Health Center Lobby, 1323 West 6th Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074Who:Denise Webber, CEO, Stillwater Medical Michal Shaw, VP... Read More.

PCPS Concerts/Contests Rescheduled

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

**7th-12 Grade OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest (formerly Sat Feb 22nd) has been moved to Saturday March 1st.**5th -12th Grade Orchestras In Review Concert (formerly Tues Feb 25th) has been moved to Tuesday March 11th at 7pm.**6th-12th Grade Bands in Review Concert (formerly Thurs Feb 27th) has been moved to Thursday March 13th at... Read More.

State Agencies Partnering With ICE to Detain Undocumented Criminals in Oklahoma

Tuesday, February 25 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -The State of Oklahoma is ramping up operations targeting immigration enforcement, including working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and remove undocumented criminals.Gov. Kevin Stitt announced three new federal agreements on Friday that will place state officers on ICE task forces.RELATED: Oklahoma reaches agreement to expand state... Read More.

Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

Tuesday, February 25 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering a proposal to issue checks to taxpayers based on savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The "DOGE dividends" checks made their way to Musk via X, and the billionaire said he'd check with the President on it.Trump seemingly endorsed the idea last... Read More.

Black Leadership is Now: House Democrat Members to Host Black History Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 25, members of the House Democratic Caucus will host the Annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "We are excited to be bringing back the Black History Day at the Capitol program for the 3rd year in a row,” said Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City. “We're honored to have... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts Recital Set for February 24, Rescheduled for March 3

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts Black History Month Fine Arts Student Recital has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3.The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m.The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions or by African American... Read More.

WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

The City of Tonkawa remains under a Civil Emergency due to severe water supply and pressure issues. Since Friday, February 21, 2025, our water system has been critically strained due to record-breaking freezing temperatures, line breaks, and equipment failures. Despite extensive repairs and strategic conservation efforts, our system was unable to stabilize.To protect our... Read More.