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MMIP Art Exhibition open at John McNeese Gallery

1 day ago By Dailyn Emery Dailyn@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca Tribal Victim Services and City Arts Organization have partnered together in the newest John McNeese Gallery immersive exhibition that will be available for viewing from May 9 through 31. This new exhibition centers around a cause that is close to many in the community, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).

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May Community Development meeting

1 day ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee held their regular monthly meeting at 10 am on Thursday, May 16. Allyson Broome called the meeting to order.

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THE WEEK

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THE WEEK

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Hundreds of Hispanic Oklahomans rally to protest new immigration law

1 day ago By Nuria Martinez-keel Oklahoma Voice

House Bill 4156, creating “impermissible occupation” offense, takes effect July 1 OKLAHOMA CITY — Two years ago, Lesly Fraire was proud to pose for pictures with Gov. Kevin Stitt at a luncheon celebrating her Hispanic heritage.

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Supreme Court upholds financial agency’s ‘novel’ funding structure

1 day ago By Michael Macagnone Cq-roll Call

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld the funding structure for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday, turning aside an argument that would have restricted Congress’ power to set up independent agencies.

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In talks with Putin amid Ukraine war, Xi calls Russia-China ties a ‘strong driving force’

1 day ago By Stephanie Yang Los Angeles Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping put their countries’ partnership on red-carpet display in Beijing on Thursday, aiming to project a unified alternative to the West as each faces pressure amid Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

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Today in History

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Today is the 138th day of 2024 and the 60th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1792, 24 brokers and merchants signed the Buttonwood Agreement, forming what would become the New York Stock Exchange.

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Police Blotter

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May 10, 2024 Traffic Stop - At 2:20 am, a traffic stop occurred at 14th and Hartford. The vehicle was swerving northbound all over the road. Officer #20 took Javier Cervantes, 2003, for Kay County warrants for aggravated DUI, unsafe lane use, and speeding.

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Happenings & Announcements

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NOC TONKAWA HOSTING ATHLETIC CAMPS THIS SUMMER Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is offering a number of athletic camps on the Tonkawa campus this summer The following are the camp dates for 2024: Youth Wrestling Camp (Boys/Girls Grades 2-8): May 29-30, Cost $150.00, Contact Jayden Miller at Jayden. miller@noc.edu Girls Basketball Camp (Girls Grades K-3 Day Camp): June 12-14, Cost $80.00, Contact Greg Krause at greg.krause@noc.edu Girls Basketball Camp (Girls Grades 3-6 Overnight Camp): June 23-27, Cost $330.00/Commuters $220.00), Contact Greg Krause at greg.