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David Frees Honored for 20 Years at St. Lukes

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

Pastor David Frees starts our weekdays with a morning prayer, Monday - Friday at just about 7:45 on 104.7 The Bull. We are thankful for David...and we're not alone.From the church Facebook Page:We were excited and honored to celebrate 20 years of Pastor Frees serving at St. Luke's Church this month! We are... Read More.

Birnbaum New Po-Hi Boys Basketball Coach

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

Pending approval by the Ponca City Board of Education, Jacob Birnbaum has been named the new boys head basketball coach for Ponca City High School. Jacob is a 2016 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 2020 graduate of Newman University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He graduated with a GPA of 3.0, was named... Read More.

Blackwell Tourism announces Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Tourism Board is making plans for a huge inaugural Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event will be held Friday May 5 at the Livestock building of the Blackwell Fairgrounds from 6pm until 10pm.Food, activities and fun for all ages is planned. Traditional games with prizes, Piñata fun, the limbo and a bounce... Read More.

Blood Drive Thursday Afternoon in Blackwell

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

Give the gift of life Thursday April 27th in Blackwell! Every donor will receive their choice of T-shirt and one free entry to the OKC Zoo!The Drive ill be held from 2 – 5 p.m. in the Kay Room at Kay Electric, 300 West Doolin in Blackwell.To schedule an appointment, contact Cyndi Mitchell... Read More.

NOC Spring Concert to be held Sunday, April 30

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents the final concert of 2023 season Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The concert band, college choir, and Madrigal Singers will perform. NOC’s concert band will perform the Armed Forces Salute, Washington Post, The Lion King, The Typewriter, and the Korean Folk Rhapsody. The choir and... Read More.

One Dead, Suspect Identified in Rose State Shooting

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

Update 9:00 AM Tuesday April 25 Midwest City Police Department have identified 30 year old Brandon Morrissette as the suspected shooter on the Rose State College Campus on Monday.KFOR reports that the 20 year old male victim and Morrissette’s wife were walking out of the Humanities building together when they were confronted by Morrissette and... Read More.

Taco Lover? Tacolalah Returns to Ark City

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

Tacolalah is Ark City’s new premier multicultural festival event! The third annual Tacolalah Festival will be an all-day event, Saturday May 6th, for the whole family, no matter your nationality.Mark your calendar and join us for local taco vendors, a beer garden, cultural events and — of course — the Cowley Outdoor Market! This is... Read More.

Leavitt Named Ponca School Executive Director of Operations

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Jason Leavitt has been named Executive Director of Operations for Ponca City Public Schools. He has served as Athletic Director for PCPS since 2018. Jason is a 2003 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma. He received... Read More.

Ponca Schools Announce Summer Feeding Program

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge ages 1-18 and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.... Read More.

A Fatal Collision on US-77 Leaves One Dead

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

On Saturday April 22, 2023, a fatal collision occurred on US-77 at Home Road, approximately 4.25 miles north of Newkirk. Robert Dowell, a 31-year-old white male from Newkirk, was driving a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he was hit by a 2009 Dodge Journey driven by Tina Sindorf, a 41-year-old white female from Wichita,... Read More.