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Last Day to Apply For Voter Registration to be Eligible to Vote in the February 11 Election is January 17

Monday, January 6

January 17, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 11, 2025 Ponca City Municipal Election, according to Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming. Leaming said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and... Read More.

Call For Grand Jury Investigation Nears Deadline

Monday, January 6

An effort to launch a grand jury investigation into Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services must meet a deadline on Friday, Jan. 10, according to its organizers. Launched in October, the initiative is backed by the Oklahoma NAACP, Oklahomans for Children’s Rights, and republican State Rep. Justin “JJ” Humphrey. Lynda Steele,... Read More.

PCPS Reminding Students, Staff, Parents and Patrons How They Will be Notified if School Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Monday, January 6

With winter weather expected to come in this weekend, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather.If school will be closed for inclement weather or another unforeseen reason, every effort will be made... Read More.

How To Spot Frostbite During Freezing Temperatures

Monday, January 6

When temperatures drop below zero, frostbite becomes a serious risk and it can happen faster than you think. Look out for signs like redness, numbness, or pain in any part of your skin. You might also notice white or grayish-yellow patches or skin that feels waxy or firm. If you think you... Read More.

Plan Ahead For Cold Weather so You Can be Prepared

Saturday, January 4

Forecast-COLD!! The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help! 1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the... Read More.

DOJ finds OKC police discriminate against people with behavioral disabilities

Saturday, January 4

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City and its police department have discriminated against people with behavioral health disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday after releasing the latest in a series of investigations into state and local law enforcement agencies. In its 45-page report,... Read More.

New Exhibit Opens at The Chisholm in Kingfisher

Friday, January 3

KINGFISHER, Okla. — A new year-long exhibit is now on display at The Chisholm. “Abandoned Oklahoma: Red Carpet Country Through the Lens” features a series of black-and-white photographs of Kingfisher County in northwest Oklahoma. The images delve into the region’s rich history and chronicle the lives of some early Oklahomans.... Read More.

2024 Tornadoes Break Record, Nearly Triple the Average Number

Friday, January 3

(KOCO) – We now have a final tally on Oklahoma’s 2024 severe weather season and an update on the final tornado count for last year. They show that 2024 was a record-breaking year for Oklahoma as the National Weather Service says 152 tornadoes were confirmed in the Sooner State. That... Read More.

Positive Outlook in 2025 for Oklahoma Real Estate

Friday, January 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2024 brought us both good and bad news for the national real estate market. Supply was up, but homes took a lot longer to sell than usual. So, what does 2025 have in store specifically for Oklahoma? Economists expect home prices in the OKC metro to... Read More.

Texas Suspect Arrested in OKC

Friday, January 3

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to police, a suspect wanted in Texas for a carjacking, kidnapping, and robbery has been arrested in Oklahoma City. The Haltom City Police Department in Texas says on Christmas Eve, the suspect forced a 22-year-old woman into her car... Read More.

Jesse Chisholm’s “Chisholm Springs Springhouse” Added to National Register of Historic Places

Thursday, January 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following property in Oklahoma. The National Register of Historic Places is our nation’s official list of properties significant in our past. Pottawatomie County Chisholm Springs... Read More.

Oklahoma History Center Museum to Host Panel Discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Thursday, January 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Monday, January 27th, from 1-3 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center Museum will host a panel discussion for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. More than six million Jews in Europe were murdered by Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945. Another five million victims include other people deemed undesirable.... Read More.