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YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN! at The Ponca Playhouse for Two Weekends

Saturday, December 7

Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes is based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Holiday Concert December 8

Friday, December 6

The Northern Oklahoma College Concert Band, Madrigal Singers, and College Choir presents their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8.The concert will be held in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 6 pm.The Concert Band will perform ‘Carol of the Bells,’ ‘Sleigh Ride,’ and ‘Russian Christmas Music.’Madigral Singers will... Read More.

Oklahoma City Cold Case Solved After Nearly 50 Years

Friday, December 6

OKLAHOMA CITY –A cold case in Oklahoma City that went unsolved for nearly half a century has finally been solved, according to police.The Oklahoma City Police Department said on May 14, 1976, the body of 68-year-old Lela Johnston was discovered by a neighbor inside her duplex near North Robinson Avenue and Northwest 26th... Read More.

Former Pardon and Parole Board Member Accused of Seeking Sex in Exchange for Pardon

Friday, December 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Former acting Chairman of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, Calvin Prince III, is facing accusations of seeking sex in exchange for pardoning a woman he was counseling.Prince is accused of exchanging emails and text messages with the woman while he was the Pontotoc County Specialty... Read More.

Lake Road Closure Between Pecan Road and Kygar Road

Thursday, December 5

Lake Road will be closed to through traffic between Pecan Road and Kygar Road on Friday, December 6 as City crews work to repair a water main located under Lake Road. Repairs will be made as quickly as possible and Lake Road will reopen after the completion of the repairs.Traffic... Read More.

First Lutherans 13th Annual Christmas Market Oklahoma Festival is Saturday

Thursday, December 5

First Lutherans 13th Annual Christmas Market Oklahoma Festival will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 9:00-4:00 at 1101 N 4th in the fellowship hall. Enjoy shopping, vendors, a cookie walk, food, festive music and more. Christmas Market Oklahoma is an annual fundraising event for First Lutheran Church & School... Read More.

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. Annual Candle Lighting Memorial Service Today

Thursday, December 5

Hospice of NC Oklahoma will have a candle lighting ceremony today at 6pm at the Carolyn... Read More.

Santa’s Mailbox at Marland’s Grand Home

Thursday, December 5

Kids can write a letter to Santa and get a letter back. Drop off your child’s letter at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Ave. in Ponca City. Be sure to include a return address for a letter back from Santa. If it is received by the 18th of December the child... Read More.

Edmond Officer Charged In Shooting Death Of Brother Testifies In Stand Your Ground Hearing

Thursday, December 5

EDMOND, Okla. –An Edmond police officer recalled the day she shot and killed her brother, testifying it was in self-defense and to protect their mother.The Oklahoma County District Attorney charged Lieutenant Jennifer Haddock with first-degree manslaughter but she had filed for immunity from prosecution under Oklahoma’s Stand Your Ground law. Haddock’s... Read More.

Gov. Stitt Fires Secretary of Energy and Environment After Court Hearing Appearance

Thursday, December 5

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt fired the Secretary of Energy and Environment Ken McQueen, saying he was disappointed that McQueen appeared in a court hearing on Tuesday. The hearing revolves around the case Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, which has been going on since 2005. McQueen joined the case in November... Read More.

Native Tribes are Working With Schools to Boost Attendance

Thursday, December 5

WATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school.She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She connects them with federal and tribal resources.... Read More.

Phillips 66 Donates to Ponca City Police Department’s Shop With a Cop Program

Wednesday, December 4

This year, as in years past, Phillips 66 has donated $5,000.00 to the Ponca City Police Department’s Shop With a Cop program. Each year, these donations make our ability to enrich the lives of local children possible and Phillips 66 remains a valued partner in our mission.Officers and civilian... Read More.