Doctor suggests beach shower to improve river safety

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — If there's one thing you absolutely do not want to do if you're out in the Arkansas river having a good time..."The big thing is don't swallow the water," said Dr. Donald Barney, running down the list of symptoms if you get E. coli poisoning."The cramping,... Read More.
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Osage Sheriff’s Office: Recent Car Break-Ins in the McCord area

The Osage County Sheriffs Office wants to alert all residents that there have been several recent car break-ins reported in the McCord area, particularly during the late-night and early morning hours. Please be vigilant and take precautions to protect your vehicles and belongings.Tips to Help Prevent Vehicle Break-Ins:•Always lock... Read More.

Local Letter Carriers Lead the Charge to Stamp Out Hunger May 10

With bags in hand and hearts full of purpose, Ponca City’s letter carriers are gearing up for one of their most meaningful days of the year: the 32nd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, happening Saturday, May 10. The Stamp Out Hunger drive, organized nationally by the National Association of... Read More.
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CONSTRUCTION ON HARTFORD AVENUE BEGINS MAY 12

Hembree and Hodgson Construction, LLC of Ponca City has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct various sections of deteriorated concrete pavement on Hartford Avenue between Little Lane and Fairview Avenue.Work is set to begin on Monday, May 12, 2025. The total construction time for the... Read More.

Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Ponca City Police Department for radio system upgrade

PONCA CITY —  Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery has donated $50,000 to the Ponca City Police Department to support a critical upgrade to the department’s radio communication system.The funding will allow for modernization of equipment and improved reliability in field communications — essential for officer safety, coordinated response, and effective... Read More.
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Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Republican leaders are applauding the success of the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), which recently supported nearly $88 million in private investment and helped create 971 new jobs across the state.The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in partnership with the Oklahoma Finance Authorities, provides targeted... Read More.