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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.

Costa Rica to receive 200 deported migrants as Trump ramps up immigration measures

Wednesday, February 19 by TNND

Colombian migrants deported from the United States wait inside El Dorado airport after arriving in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP File Photo/Fernando Vergara)COSTA RICA (TNND) — Costa Rica announced Monday that it will receive a flight Wednesday from the United States as the Trump administration ramps up deportations of illegal immigrants."The Government of... Read More.

Three Ponca City Grads Receive $1,000 Phelps Scholarships at NOC

Tuesday, November 15 by Lyman James

William and Dorotha Phelps NOC Tonkawa Scholarship winners Brandon Jones and Antonio Perez (not pictured – Austin Payne). All three received $1,000 scholarships for the Fall 2022 semester as part of the William W. and Dorotha L. Phelps Scholarship Fund. (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College) Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded this fall to Ponca... Read More.

City Of Caldwell To Receive Nearly $1M In USDA Loans, Grants For Water System Improvements

Monday, July 25 by Lyman James

The City of Caldwell has been announced as one of eight community projects across the state to receive loan and grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture.According to a news release from USDA Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis Monday morning, a $479,000 loan and a $512,000 grant will supplement previous... Read More.

OSDH encouraging Oklahomans to receive the flu shot

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

THE FOLLOWING IS DIRECTLY FROM THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to... Read More.

Oklahomans ages 12 and up can receive vaccine

Friday, May 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Thursday that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by U.S. authorities for use in ages 12-15. Oklahomans 12 and older can go to Vaccinate.OK.Gov to schedule an appointment, but will need parental consent if under 18.

Ponca City Wildcat Football Players Receive Post-Season Accolades

Friday, February 5 by Lyman James

Three Ponca City Wildcat Football players have received post-season accolades. Senior Spencer Ball has been selected for the Oklahoma Coaches Association East All-State Football Team. The position for which Spencer has been selected is kicker, punter, and place kicker. Spencer is a four-year lettermen for the Wildcat Football team. In addition to football, Spencer... Read More.

Locals receive Heroism Award

Thursday, December 10 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association was proud to present Jesse and Sarah Baker with their Heroism Award.The two were awarded for their act of heroism that occurred when they witnessed a deadly collision on Highway 11 north of Ponca City back on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. The two were nominated by Captain Eddie Schultz... Read More.

Machining Technology Students Receive Scholarship

Tuesday, September 22 by Lyman James

Through a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation, two Ponca City adult Machining Technology students were awarded scholarships to cover tuition costs. Pictured left to right: Jared McMartin, Instructor; Levi Barron and Gabe Ortiz Medeiros, recipients; and Lori Evans, Pioneer Tech Counselor. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s scholarships and programs, call 580-762-8336... Read More.

Po-Hi Offers Many Options for Students & Parents to Receive Information

Wednesday, July 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School administration would like to give parents and students an additional conduit for communication to share information about Po-Hi such as reopening plans, schedule pick-up, and other events or announcements throughout the school year. The ““Remind”” messaging service will be used this year for communication with all Po-Hi students and parents.... Read More.

Three Ponca City citizens receive phone calls from people identifying as police

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been contacted today from three different citizens about calls they are receiving identifying themselves as a Ponca City Police Officer. The nature of the calls as varied from being in reference to the coronavirus to saying that the victim has warrants. In two cases, they have said that... Read More.