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Christmas Tree Farms Open For The Season, Provide Festive Fun Across Oklahoma

Monday, December 2 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma families looking for the perfect Christmas tree have plenty of options, as local farms offer fresh-cut trees and holiday experiences. Tree farms across the state are opening for the season, inviting visitors to create lasting memories. Guests can choose from a variety of tree types, either cutting their own or selecting from pre-cut options. Several... Read More.

Oklahoma Game Wardens Face Staffing Shortages Amid Peak Hunting Season

Friday, November 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma Game Wardens are heading into their busiest season short-handed, with several Game Warden positions open across the state. Officials with the State Department of Wildlife Conservation say they currently have more than a dozen open Game Warden positions, the most openings they’ve ever had at once, “So we do have 13 open... Read More.

Oklahoma QB situation becomes murkier as Sooners struggle to score

Sunday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma’s volatile quarterback situation just became much more complicated.Michael Hawkins Jr., the true freshman who replaced the highly touted Jackson Arnold earlier this season, was benched Saturday after committing three early turnovers in the Sooners’ 35-9 loss to South Carolina. That move by Oklahoma coach... Read More.

South Carolina’s 2 early defensive scores fuel 35-9 rout of Oklahoma

Sunday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers passed for 175 yards and South Carolina scored two defensive touchdowns in the first quarter to set the tone in a 35-9 rout of Oklahoma on Saturday.South Carolina had nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss and held the Sooners to 291 total... Read More.

Oklahoma and Texas, one of college football’s most storied rivalries, opens new chapter in the SEC

Saturday, October 12 by Ponca City Now

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Perhaps the only way the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry could have become even more intense happened when both joined the powerful Southeastern Conference in July.The series that began in 1900 immediately will rank with the best of the SEC’s older ones — Alabama vs. Georgia, the Iron... Read More.

Oklahoma College App Week for High School Seniors Set for Sept. 23-27

Tuesday, September 10 by News Director

September 10, 2024High school seniors across the state can get help from knowledgeable volunteers to submit college admission applications during Oklahoma College Application Week, Sept. 23-27.Oklahoma College App Week is affiliated with the American College Application Campaign, through which college access organizations host college application events nationwide.The primary goal of College App Week is... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Launches Employment Center Through Work Ready Oklahoma

Friday, February 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY- Pioneer Tech proudly announces the launch of Work Ready Ponca City, contracted by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and spearheaded by a dedicated team from Pioneer Tech. This groundbreaking workforce development initiative aims to transform local employment opportunities for diverse populations including; low-income families, unemployed individuals, and those seeking to reenter... Read More.

In a Historic First for Oklahoma, Broadband Expansion Grants Approved

Friday, January 26 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 55,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses are one step closer to receiving high-speed internet service, thanks to votes Thursday by the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board to authorize broadband infrastructure expansion projects in 57 counties. Once all necessary agreements are executed, the 142 approved projects would provide broadband to nearly a quarter... Read More.

Classic Holiday Ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to OU

Wednesday, November 22 by Lyman James

NORMAN, OKLA. – The magical holiday classic, The Nutcracker, returns this December at OU University Theatre. The renowned production will open at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 with additional performances scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 7, 8 and 9 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 in the Elsie C. Brackett Theatre. The theatre is... Read More.

Oklahoma Broadband Office Plans Tour Stop in Ponca City

Thursday, November 2 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) will hold a meeting in Ponca City next Thursday to talk with and hear from Oklahomans about high-speed internet service expansion, OBO Executive Director Mike Sanders announced today. The “Oklahoma’s Digital Promise” tour stop will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, at the Ponca City... Read More.

Oklahoma Shootout Fast Draw Event set for September 2nd

Wednesday, August 23 by Lyman James

The World Fast Draw Association has scheduled a fast draw event on Saturday, September 2nd, at 5250 North Hilltop Road in Newkirk.Renowned as one of the world's premier organizations dedicated to the fast draw sport, the World Fast Draw Association boasts a vast membership across the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom,... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society $10 Adoption Month

Thursday, July 20 by Lyman James

During the entire month of July, the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is running a special promotion, generously made possible by the BISSELL Pet Foundation and MetLife Pet Insurance. As part of their National "Empty the Shelters" adoption event, the adoption price for all adult animals at the shelter has been discounted to just $10... Read More.