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House Approves Moore Bill Expanding Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Teachers

Friday, March 7

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a measure by Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, that would give the children of longtime public school teachers access to the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.House Bill 1727 would waive the scholarship's financial eligibility requirements for children of a... Read More.

House Votes to Censure Rep. Al Green After Disrupting Trump’s Address to Congress

Friday, March 7

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The House voted to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on Thursday after he repeatedly disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.The resolution was adopted in a 224-198 vote. Ten Democrats voted to... Read More.

Ponca City Cheer Clinics, Tryouts This Month

Thursday, March 6

Ponca City Cheer Clinics for 7th – 12th grade are March 25 thru March 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 am in the Po-Hi Cheer Gym.Ponca City Cheer tryouts for 7th – 12th grade will be held March 31 in the Cheer Gym at Po-HI.A Mandatory meeting will be held... Read More.

Newsweek Names Stillwater Medical as World’s Best Hospital for 5 Consecutive Years

Thursday, March 6

Five years in a row, Newsweek, one of the nation’s leading magazines, has ranked Stillwater Medical among the World’s Best Hospitals, achieving special recognition as the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma for patient experience in 2025.“It is incredible to see how our commitment to excellence provides positive outcomes... Read More.

Audit of Oklahoma State University Finds Mismanagement of $41 Million in State Funds

Thursday, March 6

TULSA, Okla. -An audit report released on Wednesday by the Office of Internal Audit at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Board of Regents has found significant issues in the allocation and management of legislatively appropriated funds at Oklahoma State University.The audit concluded that a total of $41 million in state... Read More.

Education Department Executive Order Could be Issued as Soon as Thursday

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON -President Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of dissolving the Education Department, CBS News confirmed. Sources confirm the details of a Wall Street Journal... Read More.

Three Finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year Announced

Thursday, March 6

Congratulations to the three finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year. Finalists include Lorrie Layton (East Middle School), Jill Klein (Po-Hi) and Irene Sanchez (Lincoln Elementary).The TOY celebration will be held March 27. The reception will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Commons and the ceremony... Read More.

Diamond Rio to Perform at NOC Renfro Lectureship Program April 3

Thursday, March 6

Diamond Rio will be performing at Northern Oklahoma College for the spring Renfro Lectureship Series on April 3. Tickets go on sale March 11. (photo by Robby Klein)The popular country and western group Diamond Rio will perform at Northern Oklahoma College on Thursday, April 3, as part of the... Read More.

Utility Rate Payer Protection Bill Passes House

Thursday, March 6

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill seeking to protect utility customers from paying higher rates because of 2021's Winter Storm Uri unanimously passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, authored House Bill 1220, which would prohibit municipalities that have franchise agreements with utility companies... Read More.

Senate Approves Mental Health Consent Decree

Thursday, March 6

Senate vote finalizes decree, sending it to the Secretary of State OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted to approve the mental health consent decree that reduces wait times to treat defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial and awaiting competency restoration treatment.The resolution passed by a voice vote... Read More.

Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra Earns Superior and Excellent Ratings

Wednesday, March 5

The Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra earned two superior ratings and one excellent rating (resulting in an overall superior rating) and a superior rating in sight-reading Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA District Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings in... Read More.