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The Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges announces 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Class

Tuesday, September 30

Three individuals who committed their careers to higher education will be honored at the annual luncheon ceremony of the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC). The luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 3, at the Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center in the Sarkeys Foundation Atrium. ... Read More.

Texas Officer’s joke about “narcotics-smelling horse” panics suspect, leading to chase, arrest

Tuesday, September 30

Body camera footage released from a foot-traffic stop is earning the Lubbock Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit attention from across the country.(Lubbock Police Department)LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - In Texas, police officers on horseback chased down a suspect who ran after taking a... Read More.

Drummond stops deceptive cancer charity fundraising scheme

Monday, September 29

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who are accused of raising millions of dollars to fund breast cancer screenings but only spending a fraction of the donations on those procedures.Drummond, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 other... Read More.

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Announces Committee Assignments

Monday, September 29

OKLAHOMA CITY –Today, House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert announced the updated committee assignments for the second session of the 60th Legislature following changes in House membership:Appropriations and Budget Committee: Chair – Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon; Vice Chair - Rep. John Kane, R-Bartlesville Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow ... Read More.

Ponca City Police Dept Shop With a Cop Fundraiser Information

Monday, September 29

PCPD-As we prepare to announce our super special great amazing awesome fundraiser, we'd like to take a moment to tell you about why we're doing it and how this funding works.The Ponca City Police Foundation was organized in 1998 and is administered entirely by citizen volunteers elected to a... Read More.

College prep materials available to Oklahoma 8th – 12th graders

Monday, September 29

Oklahoma 8th – 12th grade students now have access to updated informational materials to help them plan and prepare for a college education.The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently produced 2025-26 editions of preparing for college brochures for middle, junior high and high school students statewide.State Regents officials... Read More.

Aviation museum set to open in El Reno next month, what to expect

Monday, September 29

EL RENO, Okla. -The Caldwell Collection is preparing to open its hangar doors—literally—offering a rare glimpse into the golden age of flight, its founder said last week.“I’ve been in love with airplanes probably since I was a kid – little bitty kid. I loved to hang out at the airport.... Read More.

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Leads Legislative Delegation to the White House

Monday, September 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, along with members of the Oklahoma House and Senate Republican Caucuses were recently invited to hear directly from members of President Trump’s Cabinet and other federal officials about policies impacting Oklahoma.This legislative leadership visit to Washington, D.C., organized in partnership... Read More.

Newkirk woman injured in collision in Kay County

Saturday, September 27

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at 3:46 p.m. Friday afternoon at the intersection of County Road S and County Road Brake in Kay County.The first vehicle was driven by James McWilliams, 69, of Blackwell. He was reportedly uninjured.The second vehicle was driven by... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Football vs. Muskogee

Friday, September 26

The Cats are at home against Muskogee. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available at the link below with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin on the radio at approximately 6:00pm, with the web stream... Read More.

What is the Teacher Freedom Alliance? How is Ryan Walters involved?

Friday, September 26

Ryan Walters is set to head the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a new national organization providing educators with professional support services and resources, days after resigning from his position as Oklahoma State Superintendent.Walters, who has served in the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2023, announced his resignation on... Read More.

Ponca City Goblins On Grand October 16

Friday, September 26

Goblins on Grand will be held on Thursday Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Grand Ave.The event is FREE to attend — no wristbands required!Every year, Ponca City Main Street hosts Goblins on Grand, in collaboration with the City of Ponca City, local businesses, clubs, churches, and community... Read More.