Heartland Flyer: Oklahoma Transportation Commission to discuss funding for passenger rail service

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will assemble for its monthly meeting on Monday and plan to discuss the status of funding for the Heartland Flyer, the passenger rail line connecting Oklahoma and Texas.In April, the Texas state legislature cut funding for the Texas Department of Transportation's role in operating the Heartland Flyer, jeopardizing the... Read More.

Two New Police Officers Serving Ponca City

The Ponca City Police Department would like to congratulate their two newest certified Police Officers.Patrol Officers Destiny Bates and Ezra McHaffie both graduated from the Basic Peace Officer Certification program at Pioneer Technology Center on Friday evening. They are now set to begin several more weeks in the Field Training Officer program with the... Read More.
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Yankees fan catches foul ball with daughter covering his eyes

NEW YORK -A New York Yankees fan is going viral for pulling off a one-of-a-kind catch, all while balancing fatherhood in the most literal sense.During Saturday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees, a dad in the stands caught a foul ball with his young daughter sitting on his shoulders.What made the moment even more impressive — and hilarious... Read More.

Impact Oklahoma set to distribute major grants to Oklahoma nonprofits

OKLAHOMA CITY -Impact Oklahoma, a collective giving group made up of women across central Oklahoma, is preparing to award more than $250,000 to local nonprofits during its annual celebration event on May 15 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame.The organization operates by pooling donations from members and distributing large, transformational grants to nonprofit organizations throughout... Read More.
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The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes

WASHINGTON, DC (CNN) — Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston.On Thursday, autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commercial service in Texas under its first customers, Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines, which delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Both companies conducted test runs with... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 05/05/2025

EAST MID HIGH05/0505/0605/0705/0805/09BreakfastFrench Toast StixSausage Patty/LinkCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait BaconScrambled EggsTater TotsCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Egg PattySausage Patty/LinkBiscuitCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Biscuits and GravyCereal, Rte Bowl Variety WgPoptart, Wg Single AssortedDonutPBJYogurt Fruit Granola Parfait Breakfast Casserole, HamBreakfast... Read More.
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The Thunder, led by Gilgeous-Alexander, will host Denver to start second round

By The Associated PressThe Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) will host the Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) in Oklahoma City on Monday, May 5th, at 9:30 p.m. EDT to begin the Western Conference second round.The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK line has the Thunder at -9.5 and the over/under is... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/02/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay SC-2025-00313 05/02/2025 AMERICA'S CAR-MART INC Plaintiff AMERICA'S CAR-MART INC vs. LOVING, BRYCELYNN SHERIAN JEAN et al INDEBTEDNESSKay CJ-2025-00103 05/02/2025 ASSIGNEE OF FINWISE BANK (UPSTART NETWORK INC.) Plaintiff CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC et al vs. MILLS, SYDNEY NICHOLE INDEBTEDNESSKay CJ-2025-00104 05/02/2025 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs. THOMPSON, DIANE D. BREACH OF CONTRACTKay TR-2025-00553 05/02/2025 BEARDEN, JEREMY... Read More.