What to Expect Third Week of Session at the Oklahoma State Capitol
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A shakeup in the Oklahoma State Board of Education, the Oklahoma House passing its first bill of the session and the... Read More.
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Michigan Mother Arrested for Abandoning Kids in Home for Over 4 Years, Sheriff Says
PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) - Three Michigan kids were found in deplorable living conditions after police say their mother abandoned them years ago.
The woman, who was not publicly identified by the sheriff’s office because she shares the same name as one of her children, was arrested last Friday.
“Everybody is upset about it,” Emma Gross, a... Read More.
Winter Less Cold Shelter Activated for the Week in Ponca City
Ponca City, OK – Winter Less Cold will be activated for the entirety of this week, ending Friday night. Weather conditions will be monitored to determine if activation will continue through the weekend.
“Keeping people alive in extreme weather is a community effort, and we are incredibly grateful for the nonprofits, volunteers, and donors who... Read More.
Colder Weather is Coming Plan Ahead, Be Prepared
Forecast-COLD!!
The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!
1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a trickle of... Read More.
OSU Student Union Suffers Major Water Damage After Pipe Failure
STILLWATER, Okla. -
A substantial pipe failure caused significant water damage to about half of the Student Union, leading to the closures of multiple offices and facilities on Sunday.
Areas Affected
The following sections of the Student Union have been impacted:
Basement: The west end is closed to the public, affecting Union Building Operations, University... Read More.
Spring Clean-Up Begins in April in Ponca City
Spring Cleanup in Ponca City is April 5 thru 12.
The crews will pick-up any extra items placed in your regular pick-up area with the exception of the following:
*Poisons, acids, and caustics**
*Car batteries
*Explosives
*Body wastes
*Large bulky objects such as automobile frames, tires (see tire section), and any items or materials (that could contain Freon, PCB, etc.)... Read More.
AARP TAX PREPARATION AT THE LIBRARY
AARP is currently accepting intake appointments for March 4 thru April 17, 2025.
All February appointments are filled.
Intake appointments can be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Checkout appointments are scheduled the following Tuesday, after the initial intake appointment.
Appointments can be made by visiting the Reference Desk at the Library... Read More.
Osage Bronc Days Rodeo With Hooey Official After Party Featuring Former Professional Bull Rider Caden Gillard April 5
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Pawhuska, OK. -- Rodeo fans won't want to miss the 5th annual Osage Bronc Days, Oklahoma's only PRCA Xtreme Broncs and Ranch Bronc Riding, returning to the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska, OK Saturday, April 5, 2025. Paying tribute to rodeo's classic event, Osage Bronc Days features 30 of the Top PRCA bronc riders in the world, as... Read More.
Wildcat Theatre Company to Perform “Eurydice”
The show is Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl.
Through special arrangement with Samuel French and Concord Theatricals Corporation.
It follows the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Which is: Orpheus is a demi-god who composes and plays the sweetest, best music in the entire world. He and Eurydice (a human young woman) fall in love, but on their... Read More.
FEBRUARY 24 RECEPTION TO HONOR MAYOR NICHOLSON
A reception to honor Mayor Nicholson will be held on February 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall.
Nicholson has served as Ponca City’s longest running Mayor for 18 years and decided not to run for a seventh term.
In his years on the Ponca City Board of Commissioners, he served... Read More.
Sen. Lankford Highlights Trump Administrations Approach to Immigration, Federal Funding
WASHINGTON -
After the Trump administration's executive order targeting birthright citizenship was blocked by federal courts, leaders in Washington D.C. are working to clarify the order's language.
The News 9 team spoke with U.S. Sen. James Lankford about the order, as well as several topics being addressed by the Trump administration.
RELATED: How President... Read More.
Senate Committee Advances Three Sports Betting Bills, Including Thunder-Specific Proposal
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The OKC Thunder have entered the chat regarding legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma.
State senators in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee approved three sports betting bills in Oklahoma on Thursday, including one directly related to the NBA team.
"To me, this is the best bet I've seen," said Chair of the Committee... Read More.
