Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed

By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press(AP) — A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled.The Eighth Circuit Court's decision on Thursday reverses Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.'s dismissal of the case in... Read More.

SANTA FE DEPOT RESTORATION GROUND BREAKING FEBRUARY 17

A Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held for the Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.In March of 2021, the City began researching potential funding opportunities to rehabilitate the former Santa Fe Depot through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. Staff prepared a Ponca City Multi-Modal Transportation Infrastructure... Read More.

Deadline to Register to Vote in Feb. 11 Election is January 17

January 17, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 11, 2025 Ponca City Municipal  Election. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible... Read More.
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Hayes Brothers Band to perform Season Finale Full Moon Concert September 17

TONKAWA- The “Hayes Brothers Band” will take the stage for the season finale Full Moon Concert, Tuesday, September 17 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa.  Returning by popular demand, the group performs music from the 1950s through today including well-known pop, rock and country classics that are audience favorites. Band members... Read More.

Ponca City Will Host Playoff Game for First Time in 17 Years

With the 13-7 win over Putnam City Original last Thursday night, Ponca City has secured a home playoff game for the first time in 17 years. Scott Harmon, head football coach and director of football operations for PCPS, said, “It is very gratifying to see the program achieve a big goal. These kids have shown... Read More.
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Section Of 85th Road, AKA Cowley 17, To Close Tuesday

A small section of road on Cowley 17, also known as 85th Road or the Old Highway between Winfield and Ark City, will be closed all day Tuesday.According to Cowley County Public Works Monday morning, work will be on a stretch 4 tenths of a mile on the old highway north of the 232nd... Read More.

Closings and cancellations for Feb. 17

CLOSURES: KANSASUSD 470 Ark City Parent-Teacher Conferences will be virtual Thursday (school was already out for Thursday and Friday) - ClosedArk City Christian Academy- ClosedUSD 465 Winfield - ClosedHoly Name Catholic School -ClosedUSD 357 Belle Plaine - ClosedUSD 360 Caldwell -ClosedUSD Central-Burden - ClosedUSD 264 Clearwater - ClosedUSD 356 Conway Springs - ClosedUSD 396 Douglass... Read More.