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Thunder hosts free watch parties at Paycom Center for Western Conference finals, free tickets available beginning today

Wednesday, May 21 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Thunder is hosting watch parties at the Paycom Center for fans to enjoy a home-court atmosphere during Western Conference finals away games.Admission to the events is free, however, tickets are required for entry.Ticks are available herestarting at 3:00 p.m. today, May 21.Fans can... Read More.

Changes Beginning January 6 at PCPS

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

On January 6, 2025, Ponca City Public Schools will begin automated calls to parents/guardians of students who are marked absent during the school day, and no communication was made from parent/guardians about the absence to the school. The automated calls will begin at 3pm each day.This service will be conducted through a new application,... Read More.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Votes To Increase Toll Prices Beginning In 2025; Here’s How It Would Impact You

Wednesday, December 11 by Ponca City Now

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has approved a vote to increase tolls beginning on Jan. 1. The increase will help fund the $8 billion ACCESS Oklahoma project, which is a 10-year plan to expand existing turnpikes and build new ones, OTA says. Related: OTA Increases ACCESS Oklahoma Cost Projection By $3 Billion How much are toll prices on... Read More.

Construction beginning on Highway 177 near Red Rock

Monday, September 20 by Lyman James

Northbound and Southbound US-177 will be narrowed to one lane with a temporary traffic signal just south of SH-15 near Red Rock in Noble County for routine bridge repairs. Work is expected to begin at 7 a.m. Monday and estimated to complete by the end of 2021. Motorists can expect delays in the area.

Po-Hi going to distance learning beginning Wednesday

Tuesday, November 10 by Lyman James

The following letter is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott.Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Regrettably, Ponca City High School has experienced a recent surge of COVID-19 positive cases. Over the past 36 hours, we have been notified of seven new cases which have resulted in, not only isolations of the confirmed... Read More.

City of Winfield requiring face masks beginning Friday, Stillwater advancing in ordinance

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The City of Winfield, Ks. announced Monday that they have voted unanimously for an ordinance concerning mandating the use of face masks in public in Winfield.According to local sources out of Wichita, the ordinance will go into effect this Friday. The unanimous vote comes just three days after the Cowley County Commission voted to... Read More.

Road work beginning Monday on I-35 Salt Fork River Bridge near Tonkawa

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Northbound and Southbound Interstate 35 will be narrowed down to one lane in each direction between U.S. 60(mm 214) west of Tonkawa and State Highway 15(mm 203) east of Billings in Kay County starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 29, going until further notice.According to the Ponca City News, bridge rehabilitation work will... Read More.

ODOC to no longer provide free phone calls for inmates beginning June 22

Thursday, June 11 by Lyman James

On Monday, June 22, Oklahoma Department Of Corrections will no longer provide free phone calls for inmates.The calls replaced visitation, which ODOC suspended on March 13 to prevent COVID-19 infection and spread inside facilities. The agency resumed visitation last weekend in response to phase 3 of the state’s plan to reopen. Since mid-March, ODOC... Read More.