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EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEBRUARY 5 FOR CITY OF PONCA CITY COMMISSIONER #3

Thursday, February 5

Early voting begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said early voting is open... Read More.

PERRY POLICE OFFICER AND GIRLFRIEND ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE

Thursday, February 5

PERRY, OK – The Perry Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a child abuse case. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspects as 35-year-old Christopher McNabb, who is an officer with the Perry Police Department, as well as his girlfriend, 30-year-old Kayla Renfrow. During... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosts piano re-dedication Feb. 15

Thursday, February 5

Northern Oklahoma College and Tonkawa’s extended artistic community are invited to celebrate the rebuilding, return, and re-dedication of NOC’s 9-foot Steinway D concert grand piano during a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Local favorite Jerry Steichen and... Read More.

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New Session, Clear Priorities

Thursday, February 5

A new session is underway, and Oklahoma lawmakers are back to work at the Capitol. The decisions made over the next several months will impact families across our state, from taxes and public safety to government accountability and constitutional rights. I came into this session the same way I... Read More.

Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

Thursday, February 5

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie sent a public message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper on Wednesday saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive. Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media that her family has... Read More.

Small Business Administration shuts out non-citizens from main lending program

Thursday, February 5

WASHINGTON - The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency’s main lending program. Starting March 1, only U.S. citizens or nationals who have their chief residence in the U.S. or legal territories will be eligible to borrow money under... Read More.

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Trump ends partial government shutdown, but DHS challenge looms for Congress

Wednesday, February 4

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Tuesday to fund the majority of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while providing temporary funding to the Department of Homeland Security for the next two weeks. In the wake of two fatal shootings of... Read More.

Gov. Stitt asks voters to roll back Medicaid increases over spiraling costs

Wednesday, February 4

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has asked the State Legislature to forward a referendum to voters that could roll back the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. A state question expanded Medicaid in 2021, with voter approval that came in a close vote. The Read More.

Luttrell Comments on Shidler REAP Infrastructure Funding

Wednesday, February 4

OKLAHOM CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, commented on Rural Economic Action Plan funding approved for a transportation project in Shidler. “This is a meaningful investment for Shidler and for the people who depend on these roads every day,” Luttrell said. “Projects like this may not always grab headlines,... Read More.

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NOC Roustabout Homecoming Show Rescheduled for February 11

Wednesday, February 4

The Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts Homecoming Show has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free show will be held in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium inside the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The show was originally set for Jan. 29 but was postponed due to weather. Northern Oklahoma College, the... Read More.

Financial Education Class Offered at PTC

Wednesday, February 4

Financial stress affects the whole family — and it’s real. Pioneer Tech has an upcoming opportunity designed to support individuals and families with practical, confidence-building financial tools. Tuesdays, Feb 17 - April 14 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Pioneer Tech CLIMB is a FREE, 8-session workshop designed to help participants build... Read More.

Why Oklahoma’s trooper shortage leaves many rural areas without coverage

Wednesday, February 4

Right now, 766 OHP troopers are responsible for all 77 counties across the state. That means many rural communities don’t have round-the-clock coverage, and troopers who are working are often covering multiple counties at once. By the Numbers: What Coverage Looks Like Today 766 active troopers statewide 77 counties No... Read More.