Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress.Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.
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Legislative Update

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I was glad my recent interim study helped shine a light on the gaps in our legal system when it comes to protecting victims of this devastating crime. I now have a list of issues to explore further as I consider legislation for the next legislative session.One... Read More.
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ARREST MADE IN PONCA CITY FOLLOWING STALKING INVESTIGATION

On October 6th, 2025, the Tonkawa Police Department responded to a report from a resident wishing to file a complaint regarding prior abuse and ongoing harassment.Through investigation, officers identified the suspect as Jay Walls, a Ponca City, Oklahoma resident. It was reported that Walls had been stalking and harassing the victim throughout Kay County... Read More.

FIRE HYDRANT TESTING

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road on Monday, October 20, 2025. This hydrant testing project will last approximately four weeks. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.All hydrants north of Highland Ave. and Lake Rd.... Read More.

Mental health advocates urge lawmakers to boost funding amid service cuts

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Mental health advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services following significant budget cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).The cuts, implemented at the beginning of the month, have already begun to impact organizations and individuals relying on these services.Tyler... Read More.
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Olive Fire Dept first in Creek County to equip for cyanide poisoning with new antidote

OLIVE, OKLA. — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first in Creek County equipped with Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT) — a critical antidote used to treat cyanide poisoning, a potentially fatal condition often linked to smoke inhalation during structure fires.The initiative was made possible through a partnership with Heartland Medical Direction and Creek County Ambulance... Read More.

Luke Combs to play at Owen Field on May 9

  NORMAN, Okla. -Sources confirm that country music superstar Luke Combs will hold a concert at the University of Oklahoma's Owen Field on Saturday, May 9.Details of the show, including when tickets will go on sale, will be released at a later date.Combs is the highest-selling country music artist of all time, recently... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 10/13/2025

EAST MID HIGH10/1310/1410/1510/1610/17LunchHamburgerCheese, American SliceBroccoli w/CheeseBaked BeansFresh Fruit Chicken Cheese CrispitoChicken TamaleRefried BeansTossed SaladRanch DressingFresh Fruit Chicken StripMashed PotatoesCountry GravyGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Mac & CheeseChicken ParmesanMixed VegetablesTossed SaladRanch DressingFresh FruitMeals on WheelsHamburgerBaked BeansOven Fry WedgesDessert MeatloafVegetableScalloped PotatoesDinner RollDessert Chicken StripGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Chicken ParmesanVegetableTossed SaladDinner RollDessertMenus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted Salads, Sandwiches, 100%... Read More.