Ponca City Juneteenth Community Celebration
Come join in the citywide Juneteenth Celebration June 19-20, 2026 at the Attucks Center & Park, 1013 S 12th.
Thanks Judith Ann... Read More.
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Juneteenth in Oklahoma: Events across Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA -Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Across Oklahoma, communities are honoring this significant day with festivals, runs, music, and cultural events.
From Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District to events in Oklahoma City, Norman and communities across the state, celebrations will feature festivals, music, educational programs and family-friendly activities. Here... Read More.
SSM Health St. Anthony first in Oklahoma to perform robotic cardiac surgery
St. Anthony Hospital (ssmhealth.com)
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital has become the first hospital in Oklahoma to perform robotic cardiac surgery, marking a milestone in cardiovascular care in the state.
The surgery was successfully performed Wednesday using the hospital’s newest da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. The hospital said it... Read More.
Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
For months, and sometimes longer, parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited for the Education Department to make progress on their complaints of bullying or other discrimination.
Now that the department is offloading civil rights enforcement and special education, some parents and advocates warn a process that has largely been... Read More.
City Central Mural Painting
Get your Paint on at City Central.
PCDA is once again hosting a community paint mural on the south wall, designed and outlined by Red Dirt Rosie.
With assistance from a Ponca City Art Center Community Art Grant, the third community mural is underway.
Dates and times are:
June 17 thru the 19th 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday, June... Read More.
Arts Adventure Camp at NOC July 13-16
Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting the 35th Arts Adventure Summer Camp July 13-16.
The camp runs from 12:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. and is open for incoming 6th graders through those who have just completed high school.
The camp offers students the opportunity to learn a variety of art forms from professional artists from NOC... Read More.
Ponca City Refinery Offers Info Hotline
At the Ponca City Refinery, safety is our top priority, and being a good neighbor is at the heart of everything we do.
We understand that questions, concerns, or observations may arise from time to time, and we want our community to know that we’re here to listen. To make it easy to connect with... Read More.
OU program creates direct path to air traffic control careers amid nationwide shortage
The University of Oklahoma is helping address the nation’s air traffic controller shortage through an FAA approved training program that prepares students for the tower.
NORMAN, Okla. -Federal officials say the nation continues to face a shortage of air traffic controllers as air travel demand grows.
The University of Oklahoma is working to help meet that... Read More.
“Oklahoma, we’ve got a problem,” OBI says system’s blood supply is critically low
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Our Blood Institute is sounding the alarm, saying Oklahoma's blood supply is at a critical level.
On Wednesday, OBI declared an emergency blood shortage after O-negative inventory fell to just 65 units systemwide.
In other words, hospitals and emergency services across the state have a less than one-day supply.
"We are declaring an emergency... Read More.
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud — or face penalties
The U.S. Department of Labor told states Wednesday to take immediate action to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs — and that they could have administrative funds withheld if they don’t comply.
The letters, which went to the governors of every state, are the latest in a series of... Read More.
Minimum wage in Oklahoma: voters reject increase in primary election
OKLAHOMA CITY -
Oklahoma voters rejected a plan to raise the state’s minimum wage in Tuesday’s primary election. State Question 832 would have increased minimum pay in Oklahoma from $7.25 an hour to $15 by the year 2029. In 2030, there would be an automatic increase, consistent with the cost of living, without legislative approval.
The... Read More.
Heat Advisory For Kay County Wednesday
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
Jun 17 2026
FOR:
Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Major-Garfield-Noble-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-
Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-
Grady-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-
Hardeman-
Including the cities of Lamont, Blackwell, Enid, Lawton, Sayre,
Snyder, Alva, Hinton, Concho, Yukon, Hollis, Ponca City, Oklahoma
City, Taloga, Granite, Duncan, Weatherford, Elk City, Sentinel,
Mangum, Hobart, Altus, Carmen, Fairview, Geary, Kingfisher,
Stillwater, Tuttle, Vici, Quanah, Pond Creek, Anadarko, Perry,
Cherokee, Helena, Chickasha, Frederick, Watonga, Okeene, Mustang,
Leedey, Wakita, Clinton,... Read More.
