Bridges to Hope Listening Session March 24

PONCA CITY — The City of Ponca City, in partnership with OSU Community Wellness, invites community members to participate in the final Community Listening Sessions set for 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on March 24 at The Summit in City Central, 400 east Central Ave. The session is designed to inform the public about Bridges... Read More.

OSU Department of Plant and Soil Science Chicken Manure Fertility Demonstration Trials

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC), working through Dr. Jason Warren, is interested in collaborating with local producers to evaluate the use of chicken manure as a fertilizer source. To support this effort, OSU is seeking to establish a small number of on‑farm demonstration trials in Kay County (and nearby Grant County). They are currently looking for producer... Read More.
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DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR APRIL 7 ELECTION APPROACHES

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7, 2026 City of Ponca City School Board Member, Newkirk School Board Member and the City of Newkirk City Commissioner No. 1 Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all... Read More.
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Senate Unanimously Passes Seifried Bill to Double Recess Time for Young Students

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed Senate Bill 1481 from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to double recess time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Seifried’s legislation would increase the minimum amount of daily recess to 40 minutes for elementary school students and those in full-day kindergarten programs. “Active students are better learners,” Seifried said.... Read More.

The Bombers Are Back with a Mission to Unite and Inspire Cowley County Through Basketball

Revamped semi-pro basketball team launches community-driven 2026 pilot season focused on opportunity, outreach, and local pride. After months of planning and preparation, the Walnut Valley Bombers have officially announced their return as Cowley County’s semi-pro basketball team. With a new brand identity, the Bombers are entering the next stage of development as they gear up for... Read More.
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Oklahoma recognizes Poison Prevention and Awareness Week: Safety tips and resources

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma is recognizing Poison Prevention and Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of safety at home and access to life-saving resources. Gov. Kevin Stitt has proclaimed March 15 through 21 as Oklahoma Poison Prevention and Awareness Week, as a reminder that most poisonings happen at home and many are preventable. According to the Oklahoma Poison... Read More.

AAA: Hit-and-run deaths reach record levels across the U.S.

TULSA, Okla. - New research from AAA shows deadly hit-and-run crashes are reaching record highs nationwide. Tulsa police say when hit-and-run crashes happen, the reactions from victims and witnesses can be critical. Q: Who is most at risk in hit-and-run crashes? A: According to AAA, people walking and riding bikes are among the most vulnerable. In 2023, one... Read More.

DEADLINE TO CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION APPROACHES

In Oklahoma, voters must be registered member of a party in order to vote in that party’s primary election. Independents are permitted to participate in a primary election, only if a party officially requests its elections to be opened to Independent voters. Currently no party allows Independet voters to participate in its party’s primary elections. More... Read More.