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Ponca City School Weather Update

by Ponca City Now-PCPS
PCPS will be in session on Friday, Jan. 23. Please continue to monitor the district’s social media, website/app, and local news media in case winter weather intensifies. All Friday evening and weekend activities have been canceled, including Cat Care. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions, and a decision regarding Monday’s schedule will be made as... Read More.

Ponca City Utility Maintenance Offers Tips for Cold Weather Preparedness

by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City
Plan Ahead So You Can Be Prepared! Forecast: COLD!! The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help residents prevent costly plumbing repairs and damage to their homes. Forecasted extremely cold temperatures and low wind chills can cause significant water issues. Following these tips may help prevent frozen or broken pipes: Prevent Frozen Pipes: If you have experienced frozen... Read More.
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Stillwater anesthetist arrested for allegedly stealing drugs from operating room

by KOKH
Daniel Boring (Payne County Jail booking photo) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — A Stillwater anesthetist was arrested by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics was arrested on Tuesday, accused of stealing drugs and, in some cases, using them while in the operation room. OBN investigators received information from the Stillwater Medical Center in reference to an employee diverting... Read More.

Senator Lankford discusses tax cut impacts, proposed ICE facility, and Greenland plans

by KOKH
 OKLAHOMA CITY - (KOKH) — Senator James Lankford touched on several topics, from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act to President Trump's push for Greenland to the new proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in southwest Oklahoma City, in a presser today. Senator Lankford discussed the impacts of the Working Families Tax Cuts... Read More.
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Lawmakers push to make student cellphone ban permanent in Oklahoma schools

by KTUL
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Two Oklahoma lawmakers are working to make a temporary ban on student cellphone use during school hours permanent. Rep. Chad Caldwell and Sen. Ally Seifried have filed bills in the House and Senate, respectively, to extend the current one-year statewide ban. The proposed legislation would require all public schools to enforce the... Read More.
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Oklahoma bill proposes courtroom cameras for transparency and accountability

by KTUL
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A new bill, Senate Bill 1386, has been introduced in Oklahoma, proposing the mandatory use of cameras in all public courtrooms across the state. The legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system by requiring audio and video recording of court proceedings, with livestreaming whenever technically feasible. The footage... Read More.

OBI asking for donations amid region-wide blood shortage

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. - Our Blood Institute says it is in need of people to come and donate blood. It has about a day’s worth of blood but needs enough to cover two to three days. OBI says not as many people are donating right now, so their supply is running low. They especially need people with Type... Read More.
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