Ponca City Commissioner Special Election

A special election is scheduled for June 10 for Ponca City Commissioner Seat No. 1.Kelsey Wagner held the seat before being elected Mayor of Ponca City.Two people will run for the seat, Annette Newcomb, 56 and  Donna Rubio, 77.The Election Board is located at 219 south Main Street, in Newkirk.Call 580-362-2130 for more information.

Bill to End Discrimination for Special Needs Students Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, commended House passage of a bill he said would end state-sponsored discrimination against Oklahoma families with special needs students. Senate Bill 105 would amend eligibility requirements for students who are part of the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program."This legislation removes discriminatory... Read More.

Hugo Middle School teacher arrested for alleged abuse of special needs students

Hugo Middle School teacher has been arrested and accused of abusing students with special needs, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.Court records show Yolanda Dunbar is facing two counts of child abuse.Authorities say Dunbar is one of five teachers caught on camera hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old student.It remains unclear... Read More.
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Ponca City Ice on the Plaza Special Events

Ice on the Plaza is Ponca City’s state tourism and Oklahoma Main Street award winning holiday attraction. Located at Veterans Plaza, 323 E Grand, in the heart of downtown Ponca City, Ice on the Plaza will feature a synthetic ice skating rink and special nightly events and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Ice on... Read More.

Pre-K – 5th PCPS Students Invited to Special Wildcat Tradition

Starting on Friday night before the Ponca City vs. Enid football game, Pre-K through fifth grade students attending the game will be invited to run through the Cat head behind the Wildcat football players after the National Anthem is played.Around 6:45 p.m. the announcer will ask students to come to the field. We ask... Read More.
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Gary Allan with Special Guest LOCASH on September 15th

Gary Allan and LOCASH are coming to 7 Clans First Council Casino on September 15th!At the ripe age of 12, Gary Allan ventured into the honkytonk circuit in his native Southern California. Within the hazy confines of smoky, sweaty bars, he honed his musical craft alongside his father's band. This early exposure inspired Allan... Read More.

4,000 OK Special Olympics Athletes To Compete at Summer Games

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 4,000 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 17-19 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, thousands of volunteers, and law enforcement personnel are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, and much more. During... Read More.
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John Pfeiffer assigned to Special House Committee to investigate misuse of taxpayer dollars

House Speaker Charles McCall announced the formation of a special House committee to investigate potential misuse of taxpayer dollars through vendor agreements with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD). One member of the committee is John Pfeiffer who represents parts of northern Oklahoma.Multiple criminal investigations have been launched regarding the potential misuse of... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Center having lunch and special presentation Friday

The Ponca City Senior Center would like to invite community seniors to lunch and a special presentation from members of the Ponca City Police Department, on Friday July 16th.The presentation on cyber awareness will inform seniors about some of the pitfalls that exist online and how best to avoid them. Seniors are increasingly targeted... Read More.