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Trump and Musk explore taxpayer checks from government efficiency savings

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.

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

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.
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WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE – CITY OF TONKAWA

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.

One of Oklahoma Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Michigan

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 21, 2025) – A ninth fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted is behind bars after being arrested in Michigan. Nicholas Armando Roman, 20, who is accused of indecent or lewd acts with a child, was captured days after he was added to the list. "This arrest demonstrates our steadfast... Read More.

Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.
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House Committee Passes Wind Setback Bill

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Utilities Committee passed legislation that will put in place a setback from wind turbines in counties that meet certain wind speed and population density requirements.House Bill 2751, by Rep. Trey Caldwell, is the culmination of work being done by multiple House members who filed wind setback bills this session."I... Read More.

Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full A&B."This bill prioritizes our kids,... Read More.

Eddie Fisher, ’65 White Sox All-Star reliever and former OU player, dies at age 88

by The Associated Press
ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the Chicago White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died. He was 88.The Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory in Altus says Fisher died Monday after a brief illness.Born July 16, 1936, in Shreveport,... Read More.
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Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed

by The Associated Press
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press(AP) — A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.The Eighth Circuit Court's decision on Thursday reverses Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.'s dismissal of the case in... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball vs. Bartlesville

by Ponca City Now
The Cats are at home against Bartlesville. 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.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv
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