Filing Taxes in Oklahoma: Key Dates, New Brackets, and Helpful Tips for 2025

Filing taxes in Oklahoma for 2025 is underway, with the IRS set to begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 27.Oklahomans have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to submit their state and federal tax returns or request an extension.This year brings updates to tax brackets and free filing resources like the IRS Free File... Read More.

EMSA Shares Cold Weather Safety Tips

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Dangerously cold temperatures in Green Country,  paramedics say to look out for frostbite and hypothermia. “Frostbite can cause numbness and discoloration in fingers and toes and other exposed areas. That’s why we recommend those hats, gloves, and other items to protect yourself. And then hypothermia symptoms are more severe, and those include... Read More.
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Cold Weather Tips from Ponca City Utility Maintenance Dept

The Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a... Read More.

OSDH Shares Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every year, approximately one in six Americans become ill with a foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, all of which are unwelcome at the holidays. To prevent illness, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds everyone to practice... Read More.

Deer Safety Driving Tips For Avoiding A Collision

The Oklahoma Highway is already reporting lots of crashes involving deer.  Troopers remind you that deer are on the move during mating season (between October and January) and encourage you to pay close attention at dusk and dawn.See one? There’s probably more.Deer are pack animals, and rarely travel alone. If a deer crosses... Read More.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning Tips

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH: Be Prepared! Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states, and is issued far in advance of storms developing. This could be your first indication that severe weather is possible. Stay informed and be ready to act if... Read More.

Ponca City Emergency Management shares space heater safety tips

Space heaters account for 43 percent of U.S. home heating fires and 85 percent of associated deaths. Safety should always be a top consideration when using space heaters. Here are some tips for keeping your home safe and warm when it’s cold outside:• Inspect heaters for cracked or broken plugs or loose connections before... Read More.

Ponca City UMD provides tips for homes in cold weather

The coldest air of the season is predicted for next week! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these... Read More.
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Tips for being prepared for cold weather next week

The coldest air of the season is predicted for early next week as the National Weather Service in Norman's forecast shows highs temperatures in the 30s and 40s and lows near 10! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to... Read More.

Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

As we go into December and eventually approach January and February, we're likely to see more winter weather in that time frame. The City of Ponca City and Ponca City Emergency Management have provided safety tips for winter weather.Be Aware • Know what winter storm and blizzard watches and warnings mean. • A NWS (National Weather... Read More.

Health and Safety tips from the City of Ponca City

COVID-19 ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE ISOLATION: “I know/think I have COVID-19 with symptoms, when can I be around others?” • You can be around others after 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared AND • You have been fever free for at least 24 hours (without use of fever reducing medication) AND • Other symptoms of COVID-19... Read More.