White House Orders Review of Federal Grants, Prompting Backlash

WASHINGTON, D.C -The Office of Management and Budget has ordered federal agencies to review their grant and loan programs to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, including executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.Democrats argue that the funding is not optional and was mandated by Congress.“No matter how... Read More.
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Luttrell Appointed to House Committee Leadership

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, has been appointed by Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Select Agencies. This is Luttrell’s second term chairing the committee, which oversees regulations, budgets and performance for 54 state agencies and commissions, including the Oklahoma Department of... Read More.

House Elects Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Tuesday the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker of the House and Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, as Speaker Pro-Tempore for the 60th Legislature. “I am excited and deeply humbled to serve the state of Oklahoma in this capacity,” said Hilbert. “This is not a responsibility I... Read More.

Open House Saturday at Marland’s Grand Home

The Friends of Marland’s Grand Home will host an open house Saturday, December 14. The special event will be held from 10 AM until 2:30 PM at the Marland Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue in Ponca City.Enjoy live music, snacks and Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there. Santa arrives at noon!   Original Author: Ponca City... Read More.
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Santa House out and about this weekend

Santa and the Santa House will be out and about this weekend!Friday the 13th from 2 to 4 at Woodridge Market on Lake RoadSaturday the 14th from 10 to Noon at Southwind Express in Kaw CitySaturday the 14th from 2 to 4 at Kay Electric on West Doolin in Blackwell.Bring the kids!

Pioneer Woman Museum to Host Holiday Open House Dec. 9

PONCA CITY, Okla. — On Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue and Museum will host a holiday open house. Guests can enjoy free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop and savor the flavors of a hot chocolate... Read More.

Santa House Schedule 2023

Look for the Santa House, again this Holiday Season, at locations all over North Central Oklahoma.  Bring the kids (and your cameras) and make memories as your children share their Christmas wishes with St. Nick!  From 1047 The Bull and 1230 WBBZ!Dec. 21st, Thursday: Toni’s Westside Health Mart, 301 W Grand, Ponca... Read More.
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OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities.Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs. The measure... Read More.

Bill Providing Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, on Tuesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Under Senate Bill 193, mothers must be full-time state employees for at least two years before being eligible... Read More.