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Senate Committee Advances Three Sports Betting Bills, Including Thunder-Specific Proposal

Thursday, February 13 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The OKC Thunder have entered the chat regarding legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma.State senators in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee approved three sports betting bills in Oklahoma on Thursday, including one directly related to the NBA team."To me, this is the best bet I've seen," said Chair of the...

Oklahoma Senator Proposes Bills to Ease Driver’s License Access for Former Inmates

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma lawmaker is looking to remove barriers to getting a driver’s license for people getting out of prison. Senator Micheal Bergstrom (R-Adair) says incarcerated people face roadblocks when they are released when it comes to reentering society and getting a job. He says one of those roadblocks is getting...

Christmas Open House Planned at Pawnee Bill’s Mansion this Saturday

Monday, December 5 by Lyman James

PAWNEE, Okla. — On Saturday, December 10, the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host its annual holiday open house from 1–3 p.m. Family-friendly activities will include outdoor surrey rides (weather permitting), children’s crafts and photos with Santa. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served.Visitors will find seasonal decorations throughout the home of world-renowned Wild West...

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel...

Kay Electric members to see higher than normal monthly bills in the coming months due to the market fuel generation costs

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

ATTENTION KAY ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS!!! With the high temperatures, high residential electric usage that goes along with the summer heat, limited fuel supply for electric generation and supply chain shortages, Kay Electric members will be seeing higher than normal monthly bills in the coming months due to the market fuel generation costs. We are doing...

Utility bills likely not received due to recent winter weather

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City said on Monday that utility billing wants to let everyone know that bills were processed on normal dates, but are receiving a lot of phone calls inquiring why they have not received their bill. The City of Ponca City believes it is due to the inclement weather a couple...