Autumn Leaf Collection begins this month in Ponca City

PONCA CITY — The City of Ponca City will begin Autumn Leaf Collection on Nov. 17 and end on Jan. 23. The city is asking that residents who wish to have their leaves removed to abide by the following guidelines. Employment opportunities listing • Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected... Read More.

Veteran services could receive year-long funding under new proposal

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahomans celebrated a historic Veterans Day, which coincided with the 250th birthday year of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and 42 years since a government shutdown last overlapped with the holiday.“One of the things that the government instituted many years ago is, even in the event of a government shutdown, that... Read More.

Frustration with Democratic establishment boils over after shutdown vote

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The end to the six-week government shutdown has divided Democrats and reignited frustration among the party’s base about its leadership in a lingering fight from the 2024 election losses that is still unresolved as the parties gear up for next year’s midterms.Democrats were forced to back down from the shutdown without the... Read More.
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Experts warn about top jobs impacted by artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is already integrated into the workplace and changing how millions of Americans do their jobs.A new report from Microsoft shows that 75 percent of employees now use AI in some way. From health diagnostics to writing assistance and customer service automation, AI is becoming a standard part of many industries. Researchers say... Read More.

Santa House Schedule 2025

Look for the Team Radio Santa House, again this Holiday Season, at locations all over North Central Oklahoma.  Bring the kids (and your cameras) and make memories as your children share their Christmas wishes with St. Nick!  From 1047 The Bull and 1230 WBBZ!Dec. 5th, Friday: RCB Bank North Branch, 2901 N... Read More.
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Drummond pledges to fight federal court ruling blocking Oklahoma healthcare protections

OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond vowed to continue defending a new state law designed to protect Oklahoma’s rural healthcare providers after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of key provisions while three pharmaceutical companies challenge the law in court. A federal district judge in the Western District of Oklahoma issued a preliminary injunction... Read More.

The Big Picture

By Senate Democratic Leader Julia KirtWe’re just days away from the flurry of bill requests at your state Capitol, as we’re quickly approaching a December deadline for letting staff know what bills we intend to file. Because of that deadline, our final fall Capitol Conversation will take place on Tuesday, November 18, at 5:30... Read More.
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Ponca City Public Schools Selected for Native Youth Community Project Grant

Katie Parr-Ponca City Public Schools has been selected as a participating district in the Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) initiative through the Office of Indian Education and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.This multi-year grant will support programs that empower Native students, strengthen family and community connections, and celebrate cultural identity across our district.While they do... Read More.