Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra Earns Superior Ratings

The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Wednesday afternoon at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is the highest... Read More.

Shelley Arrott Named Roastee for the 2025 Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner and Roast

Ponca City, OK----- The 2025 Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation Dinner and Roast will take place on April 10, honoring Shelley Arrott, a lifelong educator and dedicated Ponca City community leader. Arrott, known for her outstanding service in public education and her commitment to local organizations, will be the subject of a lighthearted roast... Read More.
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Republican Lawmakers Look for Ways to Weaken State Judges

TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges.One would abandon a centuries-old precedent that courts can decide whether laws are constitutional. Another would change how judges are selected.Tension between the courts and other branches of government is not new. But... Read More.

University Center Announces New Scholarships for Concurrent Students

On Wednesday the University Center announced new scholarships for concurrent students for the 2025-2026 school year. Even though tuition for concurrent students is waived by the State of Oklahoma, the cost of fees is the responsibility of students and their families.Because the fees are approximately $100 per credit hour, some students are unable to... Read More.

State Revenue Figures Released

by Rep. John PfeifferThe state Board of Equalization met Feb. 14 giving us a bit of a let-down Valentine's Day present.The board certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $12.3 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. This is about $1.1 billion less than was authorized for FY25. About... Read More.
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Kay County Court Filings 02/26/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00179 02/26/2025 ANDERSON, GAYLA Defendant BELL FINANCE vs. ANDERSON, GAYLA MONEY JUDGEMENTKay CS-2025-00104 02/26/2025 BATT, JANA Defendant DENALI CAPITAL LLC vs. BATT, JANA INDEBTEDNESSKay SC-2025-00179 02/26/2025 BELL FINANCE Plaintiff BELL FINANCE vs. ANDERSON, GAYLA MONEY JUDGEMENTKay SC-2025-00180 02/26/2025 BELL FINANCE Plaintiff BELL FINANCE vs. STOJAKOVIC, KIMBERLY MONEY JUDGEMENTKay SC-2025-00181 02/26/2025 BELL FINANCE Plaintiff BELL FINANCE vs. THORNTON, CRYSTAL MONEY JUDGEMENTKay SC-2025-00182 02/26/2025 BELL FINANCE Plaintiff BELL FINANCE vs. PENKA, BRYAN MONEY JUDGEMENTKay SC-2025-00183 02/26/2025 BELL... Read More.
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

March 7, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025  up coming Elections for,  Ponca City School Board member seat #5, Blackwell School Board member Seat #5, City of Kaw City Councilmember Ward # 1, and City of Newkirk City... Read More.

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

NORMAN, Okla. -A new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health reveals the Cleveland County Jail is struggling to meet acceptable standards.A surprise inspection on Feb. 4 revealed several violations, including failure to report the serious injury of an inmate earlier this year.Additionally, another inmate, Jacob Shane Dieball, was found unresponsive in his... Read More.