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5 things to know: How Oklahomans can get federal money to install storm shelters

Friday, April 18 by News 6

TULSA, Okla -Oklahoma’s SoonerSafe program is accepting applications for the 2025 rebate cycle. The program launched in 2011 to help Oklahoma homeowners buy and install safe rooms on their property. Here’s what to know.1. How Does The Program Work?Residents apply through Oklahoma Emergency Management. If you’re selected, you’ll get an email. You’ll then have 30... Read More.

Automated Lawn Mowers to Cut Grass at State Capitol to Save Money

Wednesday, April 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 31, 2025) – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), in partnership with Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK), has introduced new automated lawn mowers to service the State Capitol grounds. This innovative approach is better for the soil... Read More.

K-12 Schools Must Sign Certification Against DEI to Receive Federal Money, Administration Says

Friday, April 4 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to certify that they are following federal civil rights laws and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices.A notice sent last week by the Education Department gives states and schools 10... Read More.

Biden Administration Gave Billions to Green Groups Founded Shortly Before Receiving Money, Report Says

Friday, March 14 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Biden administration gave at least $20 billion to “environmental groups,” most of which were founded not long before receiving the funds, The New York Post reported recently.Members of the administration distributed the money to at least two organizations that say they invest in renewable energy projects and one... Read More.

Trump Administration Gives Schools a Deadline to End DEI Programs or Risk Losing Federal Money

Thursday, February 20 by Beverly Cantrell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “ wokeness.”In a memo Friday, the Education Department gave an ultimatum to stop using “racial preferences” as a... Read More.

House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Give Teachers More Money at the End of their Career

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Appropriations Education Subcommittee passed a bill this week that would give teachers late in their career the opportunity to earn more money.House Bill 1087, by House Education Chairman Dick Lowe, would extend the teacher salary schedule through year 35 of service, where it currently caps out... Read More.

Blackwell FFA Raising Money for Texas Wildfire Relief- Purchase Shirt by 3/31

Tuesday, March 26 by Lyman James

The Blackwell FFA is raising money for Texas wildfire relief! Purchase a tee shirt to help show your support. The Kay County FFA Chapters have banded together for various fundraisers to help those in Texas after the wildfires. Here's the link to purchase: Read More.

Woodlands Elementary Raises Money for UW

Friday, October 8 by Lyman James

Woodlands Elementary recently celebrated raising over $4300 for the United Way. Wolfpack Performance hosted the LEAP class (displaying that Woodlands students raised $4,323.54) and 3-Kurtz (displaying that their class raised $1,411.46). The other 10 classes that met their $125 class goal also participated in fun fitness activities with the Wolfpack coaches on the playground.... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office warns public of new money scam

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is reporting a new scam going around.The latest in scams is now someone will call you and say that they have mistakenly sent you money thru a payment app on your phone. They will ask you to send it back to them. It is being said that once you... Read More.

Woodlands Elementary Receives Money for Upcoming Book Fair

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The Woodlands Book Fair is happening through March 5, 2021. Woodlands’ P.I.E. Partner Equity Bank presented the school a check for $250 to help provide books for classroom libraries and assistance for student purchases at the Book Fair. Woodlands Principal Tim Williams said, “We appreciate Equity Bank’s support of public education and of Woodlands Elementary School!” Pictured... Read More.

POnca City Police searching for suspects involved with counterfeit money at Wal-Mart

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects passing counterfeit bills at Wal-Mart on 10/01/20. These two suspects entered the register area at 2:38 p.m. The male suspect wearing a red white and blue champion shirt. The female suspect was wearing a red Adidas hoodie. While at the... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Receives COVID-19 Grant Money From the State

Friday, July 3 by Lyman James

On July 1, 2020, the Ponca City Public School District was notified that they were 1 of 150 schools awarded Incentive Grant funds to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 through June 30 of 2021. The competitive grant consisted of $8 million dollars set-aside in the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds from... Read More.

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