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Glass and a Glass! Ladies Night Out Fundraiser in Tonkawa

Monday, February 3

A festive Ladies Night Out event in Tonkawa, “Glass and a Glass!” is set for 6:30, Wednesday, February 12 to benefit Heart in the Park’s beautification and landscaping campaign. “Glass and a Glass!” participants will create an original fused glass pendant, magnet or keychain and learn about the art... Read More.

Luttrell Announces REAP Grants for District 37

Monday, February 3

Oklahoma City, OK — Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, announced that several communities in House District 37 will receive funding through the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) program for infrastructure improvements and public safety projects.“These grants, totaling over $425,000, are important to our district and rural Oklahoma,” Luttrell said.... Read More.

Oklahoma Proposal Requires Parents to Provide Immigration Status When Enrolling Students

Monday, February 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child’s U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposed rule approved recently by the State Board of Education.The board voted unanimously to approve the rule aimed at helping Read More.

Oklahoma County Jail’s New Behavioral Health Center to Open by 2026

Monday, February 3

The final renderings reveal more details about the design of Oklahoma County’s upcoming behavioral healthcare center. The 60-bed clinic will be part of the whole jail complex located at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. and will offer immediate care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Oklahoma County Engineer Stacey... Read More.

America’s last big-city stockyard in downtown Oklahoma City is up for sale

Sunday, February 2

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — On the edge of a thriving downtown dotted with luxury hotels and trendy restaurants is a more than 100-year-old relic of Oklahoma City's western heritage: One of the world's largest cattle stockyards.But maybe not for much longer.The Oklahoma National Stockyards —... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball vs. Stillwater

Friday, January 31

The Cats are at home against Stillwater. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30.https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Kids Night Out at the RecPlex

Friday, January 31

Sign your kids up for this awesome 5 hour fun-filled event! Your child will have a great time at the RecPlex while YOU get to go out to dinner, enjoy a date night with your significant other, or simply take advantage of the quiet in your home! We will... Read More.

OSSAA Suspends Edmond North Girls Wrestling Team for Unsportsmanlike Conduct Violations

Friday, January 31

EDMOND, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) released a statement announcing the suspension of the Edmond North High School girls wrestling program.According to OSSAA, the suspension comes after "two egregious acts of unsportsmanlike conduct" during two wrestling events.Edmond North High School received a formal warning from... Read More.

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

Thursday, January 30

ARLINGTON, Va. -A passenger jet collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. American Airlines confirmed that 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on the jet.There was no immediate word on casualties... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL OFFICES: BRAMAN, KAW CITY, NEWKIRK AND TONKAWA.

Thursday, January 30

Candidates interested in filing for Braman Board of Trustees Office No. 2,4,&5, Kaw City Councilmember Wards No. 1 & 3, Newkirk City Commissioner No.2 and Tonkawa City Councilmember Wards No. 1 & 2 will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 am Monday February 3, 2025. Those who wish to file... Read More.

ICE Arrests Top 4,500 in First Week of Trump’s Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

Thursday, January 30

(TNND) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced 969 arrests and 869 detainers in the latest of a series of daily enforcement updates since President Donald Trump took office last week.Over the six days reported... Read More.

Man Reunited With His Dog 8 Years After it Got Lost in Oklahoma

Thursday, January 30

It was a reunion eight years in the making.When Paul Guilbeault's dog, Damian, went missing in 2017, he never gave up hope he would one day be found.But he can still hardy believe that, after a call came in from an unknown number earlier this month, he and his... Read More.