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After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

Monday, June 30 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage.By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at... Read More.

Thunder break NBA record for total points in a season, including playoffs

Saturday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A record for Oklahoma City: No team in NBA history has scored more points in a season than the Thunder.It's a nuanced record, taking into account both regular season and playoff games. And technically, the Thunder would have broken the record on Wednesday if their appearance... Read More.

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Tuesday, April 15 by AP

Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial beginning Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses.The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal... Read More.

Osage Sheriff’s Dept. Asking for Help Identifying Suspects in McCord School Break In

Thursday, March 13 by Beverly Cantrell

Sometime during the early morning hours the Mccord Public School two individuals broke into the McCord School, did major vandalism to... Read More.

2024 Tornadoes Break Record, Nearly Triple the Average Number

Friday, January 3 by Ponca City Now

(KOCO) – We now have a final tally on Oklahoma’s 2024 severe weather season and an update on the final tornado count for last year. They show that 2024 was a record-breaking year for Oklahoma as the National Weather Service says 152 tornadoes were confirmed in the Sooner State. That breaks the previous record of... Read More.

City of Tonkawa’s brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

City of Tonkawa's brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs:Sometime during the last week of June, a large break developed in the 12” water main that brings the city’s water from the well field and out-of-town basin into town. The break occurred in the middle of the stream of... Read More.

Section of 7th Street closed due to water main break

Wednesday, February 17 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced Wednesday morning that they will be closing 7th street from highland to hazel due to a water main break. The city apologizes for the inconvenience! One route people can use for detour is nearby 5th street.

Ponca City Water Department repairing water main break at 5th and Hartford

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Water Department will be repairing a water main break at 5th and Hartford. Residence in the area may experience low water pressure. As of now it will be open, but may be reduced to one lane. This intersection has seen numerous repairs lately due to water main breaks!

PCPS on Winter Break until January 4

Monday, December 21 by Lyman James

As per the 2020-2021 PCPS calendar, there will be no school December 21, 2020 through January 4, 2021. Students will report back on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Teachers report back on Monday, January 4 for a workday. The Central Administration Building will be closed December 23, 2020 through January 1, 2021 and will reopen January 4... Read More.

Over 11,000 COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma over Thanksgiving holiday break

Monday, November 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported 11,203 over the Thanksgiving holiday break. As of Sunday, Oklahoma has seen 195,545 COVID-19 cases overall as 31,854 cases are active.As of Sunday, Oklahoma's death toll was at 1,736.For new cases in local counties since Wednesday, there have been 202 for Payne, 140 for Kay, 83... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Closed for Fall Break

Tuesday, October 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce the following calendar dates. Friday, October 9, 2020 – Distance Learning Practice Day #2 Students will NOT physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count as an instructional day.) Friday, October 16, 2020 – Scheduled Parent/Teacher Conference Day This is a... Read More.