United Way of NC Oklahoma Pie in the Face Contest, Voting Open Now

The wait is over — voting is officially OPEN for the Pie in the Face Contest!UWNCO couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate National Dessert Day than by kicking things off a little early!Here’s how it works: $1 = 1 vote Voting runs October 14–31 The contestants with the most votes and the least votes... Read More.

NOC partners with professionals to assist with academic programs

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will welcome business professionals in nine specific areas on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to a meeting with NOC instructors in academic fields.The advisory boards meet annually with NOC instructors to discuss the changing workplace and how instructors can better prepare students for the future.The partnership between the business community and NOC... Read More.
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Banana Ball returns to ONEOK Field in 2026 with three thrilling games in Tulsa

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The high-energy, fan-favorite Banana Ball is coming back to ONEOK Field in 2026.Tulsa will host three games on May 7, 8, and 9 as part of the brand-new Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL).During the 2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show on ESPN2, Tulsa was announced as a tour stop, with games... Read More.

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.