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Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

Monday, November 10 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Two new reports are shedding light on the connection between financial hardship and community well-being in Oklahoma. One suggests that raising the state’s minimum wage could help reduce crime, while the other reveals how nearly half of households still struggle to afford basic needs.Higher wages may lead to less crimeA Read More.

Turnpike Rates Increase with New Year

Thursday, January 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — It’s the first of the month, which means prices on toll roads are officially up! The rates are increasing whether you use a Pike Pass or Plate Pay. “The overall toll increase is 15%,” said Joe Echelle, the OTA Executive Director. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said since 1953 the authority has raised its... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall Says City Is Looking At Restructuring Energy Rates

Wednesday, September 7 by Lyman James

Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall stopped by the KSOK studios last week and discussed the heat of the summer, drought and how the city is looking to restructure energy rates to balance costs for customers.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

City of Tonkawa notifying Commercial Customers about New Trash Service Rates

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa has mailed letters to all Commercial Customers for the New Trash Service Rates.The city asks Commercial Customers to please review the new Trash Service Rates, then please select the type of Trash Service and the frequency of trash pick-up you desire. Please return the completed Trash Service Form to the... Read More.

New rates and new equipment for Unity Gym

Thursday, August 20 by Lyman James

The Recreation Department is excited to announce that it has recently outfitted Unity Gym with indoor baseball and softball equipment that includes a batting cage, pitching machine, soft toss nets, and a portable pitching mound.The gym space is available to rent for individual households and teams at $30.00 per hour and can facilitate training... Read More.

Study Shows Oklahoma Food Insecurity Rates Remain Higher Than National Averages

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 15, 2020 - Food insecurity rates in central and western Oklahoma are higher than the national averages, according to Map the Meal Gap 2020. The study, released by Feeding America on June 3, is the only study that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity across the United States. “The economic downturn, slumping economy... Read More.