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Free Lunch for Kids at First Lutheran

Tuesday, May 27

First Lutheran School at 1104 N. 4th will be serving free lunches for kids all summer long, beginning on May 27th and ending on August 6th. They will be closed on July 4th.Meal times will be 11:00-12:15 Monday-Friday*Adult meals are available for a $5.00 charge*

Oklahoma legislature to look at veto overrides on bills this week

Tuesday, May 27

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — After a busy four months, the Oklahoma legislature is entering its final week of session.Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton says the legislature will look at veto overrides this week."It is not easy for an idea to be transformed into a law, and it shouldn't be.... Read More.

SB 912 Becomes Law, Securing Oklahoma’s Future as Leader in the Space Industry

Tuesday, May 27

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senate Bill 912, by Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, became law last week. The measure aims to meet the evolving needs of the space industry and position Oklahoma as a national leader in space exploration and innovation by merging the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority... Read More.

France’s first lady appears to push her husband as they land in Vietnam: ‘Just joking’

Tuesday, May 27

PARIS (AP) — They were just playfighting?That wasbefore they disembarked from their plane to start a tour of Southeast Asia this weekend.The moment quickly made headlines in France, with media trying to decipher the interaction that cameras spotted through the just-opened door of the plane. The headline of a story... Read More.

Oklahoma Mans Side Hustle Brings in $117,000 a Month Working 1 day a Week

Tuesday, May 27

Legit Kits CEO Mike O’Dell in his side hustle’s Oklahoma City warehouse Mike O’DellFour days per week, nurse anesthetist Mike O’Dell spends his 10-hour shifts sitting in a swivel chair shoved between pieces of towering, whirring operating equipment. He can’t use the bathroom, grab lunch or sip water without asking someone... Read More.

Wilk praises passage of Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025

Tuesday, May 27

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives last week passed Senate Bill 20 by a vote of 71-13. SB20, or the Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, is a measure that strengthens requirements for non-domiciled commercial drivers operating in the state. Authored by Representative Jonathan... Read More.

President Trump marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Monday, May 26

President Trump on Monday visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day by honoring those who have died while serving their country."Every day the Republic stands is only possible because of those who did what had to be done... Read More.

Memorial Day 2025

Monday, May 26

Tyler Busby Named Student of the Year at Pioneer Technology Center

Monday, May 26

Ponca City, OK --- Pioneer Technology Center (Pioneer Tech) is proud to announce Tyler Busby as its 2024/2025 Student of the Year. An adult student in the Information Technology program, Busby was honored for his exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to academic and personal excellence.Busby was formally recognized at... Read More.

House passes major tax and spending bill ahead of Memorial Day; Senate faces tough road ahead

Monday, May 26

WASHINGTON -House Republicans pulled off what many had considered unlikely—passing a sweeping tax and spending package with narrow support and significant behind-the-scenes negotiation. Now, as the bill moves to the Senate, questions remain about what elements will survive and whether it can meet the July 4 deadline favored by the... Read More.

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED IN PONCA CITY

Monday, May 26

The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 26, 2025: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 26, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 27.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 26, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, May 27. As there will be no residential trash... Read More.

Drummond urges Congress to preserve health care access for 9/11 responders, survivors

Monday, May 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking Congress to fix an impending funding crisis that threatens the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a lifeline for more than 135,000 first responders, survivors and families impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In a letter to congressional... Read More.