Oklahoma opens applications for winter heating assistance

OKLA. — Oklahomans who need help paying their heating bills can now apply for winter energy assistance through Oklahoma Human Services. State officials announced Tuesday that online applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federally funded program helps qualifying households cover the cost of their primary heating source during the winter... Read More.

Medicare enrollment open, Oklahoma Insurance Department offers free assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY - Medicare enrollment for 2026 opened this week and runs through Dec. 7. The Oklahoma Insurance Department says more than one million Oklahomans are currently enrolled. The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) provides free help from trained counselors. In addition to assisting beneficiaries and caregivers one-on-one by phone, MAP says it helps review coverage options and match... Read More.

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard takes effect on July 1. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal author of Senate Bill 31, creating the “Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act,” providing tuition assistance for Oklahoma Guard members enrolling in programs leading to licensure or... Read More.
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Robbery Suspect Still on Run; PCPD Asking for Public Assistance

Shortly after midnight on October 21st, a burglary occurred at Big Hill Pawn, located at 510 N. 1st St. in Ponca City.  The suspect, Michael Phillip Lefthand, hooked a chain up to the front doors of the business and used a truck to pull the front doors off.  Lefthand grabbed multiple firearms from inside the... Read More.

Utility Assistance Still Available in Ponca

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and are delinquent on their utilities. All potential applicants... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance Is Still Available

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and... Read More.
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COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Delinquent on utilities, rent or mortgage? COVID-19 RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE & UTILITY ASSISTANCE STILL AVAILABLE! Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out. Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource... Read More.
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In-Person Registration Assistance To Be Offered

Online registration for students attending Ponca City Public Schools remains open. All returning students who will attend PCPS must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through the PowerSchool link on the district website at Read More.