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Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

Saturday, June 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.

What is a floodplain? See how state leaders are preparing Oklahomans for floods

Friday, May 30 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -With concerns for flooding rising amid heavy rainfall, Oklahoma leaders are working to make sure residents are prepared for when disaster strikes.The Oklahoma Water Resources Board says one in four Oklahoma homes will flood during a 30-year mortgage, and Gov. Kevin Stitt says he wants to make sure Oklahomans are ready when the... Read More.

Legislative Leaders Comment on Passage of Budget Bill

Friday, May 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and appropriations chairmen from both chambers Thursday released the following statements after the $12.59 billion state budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026 passed off the Senate floor.This budget delivers a $121 million increase for public education, addresses the funding shortfall at... Read More.

World Leaders Join Holocaust Survivors for 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

Monday, January 27 by AP

WARSAW, Poland -The world’s focus will be on the remaining survivors of Nazi Germany’s atrocities on Monday as world leaders and royalty join them for commemorations on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.The main observances take place at the site in southern Poland where Nazi Germany murdered over... Read More.

School Board Leaders Recognized in January

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

Dedicated to public education, school board members across the state are committed to providing every opportunity possible to students in their community. January is School Board Recognition Month, providing local schools and communities the chance to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,500 elected school board members for their dedication and service.Ponca City currently has five... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

January is National School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school Board Members for their dedication to children and schools.Ponca City Public School Board Members were honored at their January 11, 2021 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees &... Read More.

State leaders discuss when would be a good time to reopen schools

Wednesday, May 6 by Lyman James

State leaders in Oklahoma are discussing when would be a good time to reopen schools in the state after Gov. Kevin Stitt received a lot of attention for mentioning during a recent Zoom call the possibility of starting a few weeks early.According to KOCO 5 , during a call that involved the governors from... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Thursday, January 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January, 2020 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees & students including: gift baskets with a variety of items including candy, ball caps, T-Shirts, cards, homemade goodies and lots of other items.January is National School Board Recognition Month and... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Board Leaders Honored For Recognition Month

Wednesday, January 16 by Lyman James

January is National School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to children and schools. Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January, 2019 meeting. Board members were presented with lots of items from... Read More.