Oklahoma homeowners can get up to $10,000 for roof upgrades through new grant

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In a state often hit by severe weather, Oklahoma homeowners have an opportunity to make their homes more resilient, thanks to a grant program offering up to $10,000 toward roof upgrades.The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has officially launched the second phase of its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program.“It aims to provide homeowners,... Read More.

Grant Funding for Sheriffs

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services. Grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 have been distributed to all 77 counties based on... Read More.
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Deadline Coming Up For Legacy Regional Foundation Grant Application

The grant application deadline for this year's "Power of the Purse" funding is September 30.According to a press release from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation in Winfield, the Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by encouraging community within the circle and... Read More.

Ponca City Library awarded Grant

The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $12,867.43 grant to the Ponca City Public Library to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ODL offered targeted grants to Oklahoma public libraries as part of the agency’s plan for use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds.Holly LaBossiere, Ponca City Library Director, stated “The... Read More.

USDA Awards Grant To City Of Wellington For New Storm Sirens

The City of Wellington will receive a $27,500 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture for the purchase and installation of eight new storm sirens.According to a press release from USDA, over $16 million in loans and grants have been awarded across the state for the purpose of rural community infrastructure improvements.The sirens... Read More.
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Multi-agency pursuit ends in Grant County Saturday night

On Saturday night, a multi-agency pursuit that began in Crescent, Oklahoma ended in Grant County at the intersection of US Hwy 60 and State Hwy 74 southwest of Lamont. One occupant was detained at the scene and one occupant fled into a nearby wooded creek bed. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to know... Read More.

Liberty Fifth Grade Teacher Receives Grant

Megan Brown, fifth grade teacher at Liberty Elementary, recently applied and received a flexible seating and sensory tool grant for her classroom from DonorsChoose. “With the help of the OSDE, my friends and my family, my project was fully funded,” said Brown.“I requested flexible seating as it allows additional opportunities for movement in the... Read More.
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City of Ponca City receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities

The City of Ponca City has received a grant from Oklahoma Humanities in the amount of $15,000.00 made possible through the American Rescue Plan. These funds will be used to hire additional cleaning crews at the Marland Mansion.The City of Ponca City said in a Facebook post that the humanities are important to the... Read More.

Kansas man injured in Grant County accident

One man was injured in rollover accident on U.S. 81 one mile south of the Kansas/Oklahoma border near Renfro in Grant County on Tuesday evening. According to the Enid News & Eagle, Robert Leroy Dauer, 70, of Marquette, Ks., was driving a 2001 Peterbilt semi northbound on U.S. 81 when he approached a curve in... Read More.

Missing Grant County woman found safe as of Sunday

UPDATE: The Silver Alert has been canceled. Anna McDowell was found safe. The Grant County’s Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing Wakita resident. Officials report that Anna McDowell was, 63, last seen wearing polka dot pajamas at home in the 1300 block of Maple Street at 3 p.m. Sunday. Her vehicle is described as a... Read More.