PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining hands-on experience.The project brought together... Read More.

OCSO Seeks Public Help in Bluestem Lake Homicide Case; Suspect in Custody

Update: The victim is an adultOSAGE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — Deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to a reported shooting at Bluestem Lake.The incident occurred during a juvenile birthday party.According to OCSO, alcohol was present at the party.Caleb Andrews, also known as “Laylo,” was identified as a suspect in the murder of... Read More.
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Pro Tem Elect Paxton and Sen. Thompson to Refile Legislation to Limit Virtual Days in Public Education

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, recently announced their plans to refile legislation to reduce the use of virtual school days in public education. “We continue to see the disastrous and inefficient effects virtual learning is having on our children,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton said. “We also continue to... Read More.
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McCane Introduces Bill to Expand Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Public School Employees

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, introduced HB 1020 which would expand the Oklahoma Higher Access Learning Program, or Oklahoma’s Promise, to children of certain public school employees. The bill would expand Oklahoma’s Promise to students whose guardian is a public school employee, such as a teacher, librarian, certified or registered nurse, or... Read More.

Robbery Suspect Still on Run; PCPD Asking for Public Assistance

Shortly after midnight on October 21st, a burglary occurred at Big Hill Pawn, located at 510 N. 1st St. in Ponca City.  The suspect, Michael Phillip Lefthand, hooked a chain up to the front doors of the business and used a truck to pull the front doors off.  Lefthand grabbed multiple firearms from inside the... Read More.

OSDH WIC Program Seeking Public Input from Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program’s Operations. Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operations for 2024. In order for comments to be considered, they must be received before... Read More.
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NOC Offering Pickleball to the Public Through Feb. 5th

The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Wellness Center is hosting open play for Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  The open play runs Jan. 23 – Feb. 5.During this open play period,... Read More.

Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public School Superintendent, said, “We are... Read More.