Senators Mann, Coleman, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber applaud funding fix to keep Heartland Flyer rolling another year

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and the Greater OKC Chamber are celebrating a vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council on Thursday, July 10 to provide $3.5 million in regional toll revenue funds to continue service of the Heartland Flyer for one... Read More.

Ponca City United Way of North Central Oklahoma Day of Caring

Calling All Nonprofits! Do you have a space that needs refreshed, organized, brightened, or repaired? Let United Way help connect you with volunteers ready to make it happen at this year’s Day of Caring!What could be renewed or transformed at your site?Think about the highs and lows of each room — what do your youngest... Read More.
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Leadership Ponca City Class 39 have been selected

The participants for Leadership Ponca City Class 39 have been selected!We had a tremendous group of applicants this year, making the selection process one of the most competitive and impressive in recent memory. Our Class 39 Chairs — Sean Grigsba, Molly Kyler, and Erica Fetters — were tasked with the incredibly difficult job of... Read More.
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Five City of Pawhuska employees to be laid off after city council approved next year’s budget

PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Pawhuska’ City Council approved next year's budget during Junes City Council meeting, but that means five city employees are being laid off. The layoffs include a firefighter, a police department employee, two people from the street department and one administration position.During the meeting, people expressed their concerns to the city council.... Read More.

Oklahoma City man among 324 defendants charged in largest healthcare fraud takedown

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare.On June 3, 55-year-old Alexander Frank was indicted on 25 counts of healthcare fraud. Between 2021 and 2023, Frank is accused of billing Medicare for approximately $3.2 million for face-to-face visits with beneficiaries in... Read More.
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Oklahoma City preps for 2025 Champions Parade with road closures and safety measures

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) —Oklahoma City officials released details on the 2025 Champions Parade happening in the metro on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.On Monday morning, OKC Mayor David Holt, Police Chief Ron Bacy, Fire Chief Richard Kelley, EMSA Public Affairs Officer Michael Parrish, and EMBARK Director Jessie Rush touched on what fans can expect... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 06/23/2025

EAST MID HIGH06/2306/2406/2506/2606/27LunchPopcorn ChickenHam & Cheese SandwichMixed VegetablesSun Chip AssortmentBaby CarrotsRanch DressingAssorted Fresh Fruit Frito Chili PieRefried BeansGrape TomatoesTossed SaladAssorted Fresh Fruit Chicken StripsMashed PotatoesCountry GravyGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollAssorted Fresh Fruit Pizza Pocket, PepperoniCornBroccoliAssorted Fresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken Patty SandwichPasta SaladDessert Frito Chili PieRefried BeansTossed SaladDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner Roll Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Fish SandwichCreamy Cole SlawVegetableDessertMenus may change... Read More.