Year: 2025
Tyler Busby Named Student of the Year at Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK --- Pioneer Technology Center (Pioneer Tech) is proud to announce Tyler Busby as its 2024/2025 Student of the Year. An adult student in the Information Technology program, Busby was honored for his exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to academic and personal excellence.Busby was formally recognized at Graduation Ceremonies on May 20th... Read More.
House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead
WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the President..In an interview on DC... Read More.
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED IN PONCA CITY
The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 26, 2025:
City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 26, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 27.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 26, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, May 27.
As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, May 26,... Read More.
Drummond urges Congress to preserve health care access for 9/11 responders, survivors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking Congress to fix an impending funding crisis that threatens the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a lifeline for more than 135,000 first responders, survivors and families impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
In a letter to congressional leadership, Drummond and a coalition... Read More.
Pro Tem Paxton Applauds Passage of Historic Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act
OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton praised the final passage of House Bill 2781, landmark legislation establishing the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act (ROA-25), a bold new initiative aimed at attracting transformative capital investment and high-wage manufacturing jobs to the state.
The measure sets the stage for a potential $4 billion aluminum smelter project... Read More.
The Case for Accountability
By: Representative Molly JenkinsIn Oklahoma, we believe in accountability. We believe in transparency, and we believe that taxpayers have a right to know where their hard-earned dollars are being spent, especially when it comes to public education.That’s why I filed an amendment to Senate Joint Resolution 22 last week that would have required the... Read More.
Trump threatens 25% tariff against Apple on foreign-made iPhones
President Trump threatened to impose a fresh round of tariffs Friday morning, including a 25% tariff on Apple if they do not shift some of their iPhone production to the U.S."I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America... Read More.
Meals on Wheels Menu for the Week of 05/26/2025
MEALS ON WHEELS05/2605/2705/2805/2905/30Meals
on
WheelsChicken EnchiladaRefried BeansMexi RiceTossed SaladDessert
Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert
BBQ SandwichFrench FriesBaked BeansFresh Tossed SaladDessert
Beef StroganoffPast NoodlesVegetableDinner RollDessert
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves strike back with 143-101 win to cut Thunder’s West finals lead to 2-1
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports WriterMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards was determined to keep Minnesota's spirits up, from the flight home after a frustrating trip to Oklahoma City into a crucial game in these Western Conference finals.Positive energy is never hard for him to find.Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in... Read More.
Garcia hits 2 HRs, OU beat Alabama 13-2 in 5 innings, advance to 9th consecutive WCWS
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Gabbie Garcia hit two of Oklahoma's four home runs and the four-time defending national champion Sooners beat Alabama 13-2 in five innings on Saturday to win the Norman Super Regional and clinch a berth in the Women's College World Series.Oklahoma (50-9,) which is 42-0 this season in games where they... Read More.
Kay County Court Filings 05/23/2025
Court
Case Number
Filed On
Party
Case
Offense or CauseKay
SC-2025-00357
05/23/2025
ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS Defendant
SL PROPERTIES OF OKLAHOMA, LLC vs. CHAPMAN, MICHELLE CORTNI et al
FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay
SC-2025-00357
05/23/2025
CHAPMAN, MICHELLE CORTNI Defendant
SL PROPERTIES OF OKLAHOMA, LLC vs. CHAPMAN, MICHELLE CORTNI et al
FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINERKay
CF-2025-00232
05/23/2025
CLAY, JORDAN ALLEN-LEE Defendant
STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. CLAY, JORDAN ALLEN-LEE
PRISONER PLACING BODY... Read More.
