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NOC Provides Income Tax Preparation Service

Tuesday, February 11 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees, and area residents starting Feb. 13 at NOC Tonkawa.Singles or families making less than $75,000 per year qualify for the free service.Trained tax preparers from the NOC Business Division and area volunteers will be available for tax assistance...

Oklahoma Bill Aims to Raise Compensation for Those Wrongfully Convicted

Tuesday, February 11 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — If you were wrongfully convicted of a crime in Oklahoma and got released today, the state would give you a maximum of $175,000. However, that could soon change to $50,000 for every year the person was behind bars if

Rep. Tammy West Reminds Oklahomans to Apply for Caring for Caregivers Tax Credit

Tuesday, February 11 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is encouraging eligible Oklahomans to apply for the Caring for Caregivers tax credit while filing their 2024 taxes. In 2023, the Oklahoma Legislature created the

Fetgatter Passes Storm Chasing Licensing Bill

Monday, February 10 by Ponca City Now

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.

ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Monday, February 10 by Ponca City Now

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 not share or distribute the...

Cherokee Nation Chief Raises Concerns Over Federal Job Cuts

Monday, February 10 by News 6

A federal judge has temporarily paused the deadline for federal employees to decide whether to accept

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

Monday, February 10 by News 6

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

Monday, February 10 by AP

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

Watch Ponca City Basketball @ Union

Friday, February 7 by Ponca City Now

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.

Drummond Announces Defeat of Biden Administration’s EV Mandate

Friday, February 7 by Ponca City Now

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 have forced states to...

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

Friday, February 7 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Actor

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

Friday, February 7 by Ponca City Now

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 resident and his family are...