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For Area Businesses: Is the “$26,000 Per Employee” Tax Refund legit?

Thursday, May 4

Quick answer: It is. The program has been heavily promoted on radio, tv and through social media, leading to many questions. The Employee Retention Credit is a payroll tax refund program that provides critical support to businesses that kept employees on payroll during the pandemic. With the recent... Read More.

Estrada Named Lady Cat Basketball Coach

Thursday, May 4

Mica Estrada has been named the new head coach for the Lady Cat basketball program, pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education. She has served as the varsity assistant basketball coach for Ponca City Public Schools since August 2017. Mica attended Oklahoma Christian University from 2010-2014, graduating with... Read More.

Upcoming Blood Drives in the Region

Friday, April 28

See the schedule below DATE, 2023 ─ Smile, summer is just around the corner! Get ready by giving blood with Our Blood Institute at a local blood drive and help save a life!Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold a blood drive with SPONSOR on DAY, DATE, from TIME to TIME at... Read More.

OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Friday, April 28

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities.Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition... Read More.

Meet Rick Nielsen Of Cheap Trick Tomorrow (Saturday)

Friday, April 28

Up close & personal with this Rock & Roll Hall of Famer! Meet the legendary RICK NIELSEN at Rock & Brews Casino Braman this Saturday, April 29th, for a meet & greet to celebrate Rock & Brews' newest cocktail collaboration with Rock'n Vodka. Rock... Read More.

Four NOC Nursing finalists for DAISY Award

Friday, April 28

Northern Oklahoma College Nursing faculty members will be honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty at the NOC 2023 Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony Saturday, May 6, at Briggs Auditorium at NOC Enid.The Nurses Pinning begins at 6 p.m.Finalists include Brian Baird, Marriya Wright, Jenifer Lancaster and Dr. Marie... Read More.

New Kayak Rental Kiosk Available at Lake Ponca

Friday, April 28

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Phillips 66, is pleased to announce a new kayak rental kiosk available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road. The self-contained, self-serve kiosk further advances the shared goals of the two entities, providing Ponca City with... Read More.

Ponca City High School 22 Grad in Two Vehicle Accident Thursday Morning, GoFundMe Posted

Friday, April 28

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that 18-year-old Nate Collins of Ponca City was killed in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 6:43 AM on Thursday morning at the intersection of Ranch Drive and Highland Avenue right on the outskirts of Ponca City.Troopers report that Collins was the driver of... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott Earns Award

Thursday, April 27

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Shelley Arrott of Ponca City Public Schools as the 2023 OASA District 4 Superintendent of the Year. Arrott will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administrators (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on June 14-16, 2023. OASA annually... Read More.

New Ponca Boys Basketball Coach Hosting Tryouts Next Week

Wednesday, April 26

Here's the schedule:7th Grade: Thursday, May 4 8th Grade: Friday, May 5 9th Grade: Monday, May 8 JV/Varsity: Tuesday, May 9All tryouts will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Robson Fieldhouse. If you are unable to make the scheduled date or for additional questions, contact Jacob Birnbaum... Read More.

Utility Assistance Still Available in Ponca

Wednesday, April 26

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and are delinquent on... Read More.

Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law. House Bill 1542, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, grants civil immunity to restaurants and school cafeterias donating leftover food."Unfortunately, the lack of protection... Read More.