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Kristi Noem Says she ‘Clawed Back’ FEMA Payment to NYC Hotels Housing Migrants

Thursday, February 13

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday she has “clawed back” a payment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to hotels housing migrants in New York City.“I have clawed back the full payment... Read More.

SANTA FE DEPOT RESTORATION GROUND BREAKING FEBRUARY 17

Thursday, February 13

A Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held for the Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.In March of 2021, the City began researching potential funding opportunities to rehabilitate the former Santa Fe Depot through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. Staff prepared a... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Bill to Strengthen Penalty for Drive-By and Shooting into Buildings Advances

Thursday, February 13

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, Tuesday advanced legislation that would add discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the state’s list of 85% crimes.Senate Bill 631 passed through the Senate Public Safety Committee, reinforcing Oklahoma’s... Read More.

Oklahoma Film Industry Sees Six-Fold Growth in Spending Since 2021 Incentive Update

Thursday, February 13

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Film and Music Office is reporting significant growth in the film industry here in Oklahoma since updating the state’s film incentive in 2021."You've seen biomed, biotech, and biomanufacturing. And now you're really seeing the growth of the film industry in our great state as... Read More.

Cold Weather Advisory

Wednesday, February 12

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK Wed Feb 12 2025OKZ004>015-021-131500- /O.NEW.KOUN.CW.Y.0003.250213T0200Z-250213T1500Z/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Beckham- Including the cities of Woodward, Enid, Vici, Shattuck, Seiling, Carmen, Helena, Buffalo, Wakita, Pond Creek, Gage, Sayre, Hammon, Blackwell, Fargo, Alva, Arnett, Taloga, Ponca City, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Laverne, Elk City, Fairview, Lamont, Perry, Leedey, and Medford 1245 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025...COLD... Read More.

Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending war with Ukraine

Wednesday, February 12

WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine on Wednesday, saying that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war following a dramatic prisoner swap.Trump said in a social media post that he and Putin held... Read More.

Ponca City Mayoral Election Results

Wednesday, February 12

Candidate Choice Absentee Mail Early Voting Election Day Total VotesPercentALAN KELLER 1 2 48 512.56%2.56% CompleteDIANE ANDERSON 14 25 494 53326.77%26.77% CompleteKELSEY WAGNER 10 72 1,325 1,40770.67%70.67% CompleteTotal 25 99 1,867 1,991

Schools Closed

Wednesday, February 12

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PTC Welding Students Win Top Prize

Wednesday, February 12

The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Welding Fabrication team claimed 1st place at the regional competition last week, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork. Team members Colton Cink from Medford, Danner Lessert from Fairfax, and Adrian Perez from Ponca City worked together to take home the top honor. Under the... Read More.

Drummond Pushes Back Against Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations

Wednesday, February 12

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a Biden-Harris Administration advisory committee to move meat, poultry and eggs to last on the list of recommended protein sources. In a letter sent Monday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and... Read More.

60th Legislature Begins Work

Wednesday, February 12

by Rep. John PfeifferThe first week of a legislative session always feels a bit like the start of a new school year – fun but exhausting. As we dive into our legislative work, reading bills serves as our homework. The final test will be the budget as we try... Read More.

House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Give Teachers More Money at the End of their Career

Wednesday, February 12

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Appropriations Education Subcommittee passed a bill this week that would give teachers late in their career the opportunity to earn more money.House Bill 1087, by House Education Chairman Dick Lowe, would extend the teacher salary schedule through year 35 of service,... Read More.