A Year of Progress: ODOC’s 2024 Accomplishments

From reducing violence to fostering rehabilitation, the agency celebrates a year of innovation and community-focused achievements. As 2024 comes to a close, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reflects on a transformative year marked by innovation, collaboration and measurable success. From enhancing safety and rehabilitation efforts to fostering community connections, ODOC has shown its steadfast commitment... Read More.

Turnpike Rates Increase with New Year

 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.
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Finalists Named for the 92nd Year of Queen Alalah

After three days of online voting, Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administration have selected the following five women as finalists for Queen Alalah XCII. They will be crowned during the annual Coronation on Friday, October 25th, at 7:30 PM in the Robert Brown Theatre on the Cowley College Arkansas City campus. The finalists, listed... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star Award for 21st Year

Pictured left to right is Brett Haas, Instructor; Shelly Houston, Safety Registrar; Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO; and Laurence Beliel, Board Member. PONCA CITY, OK-Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to technology center districts with outstanding... Read More.

Ponca Schools Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open July 1, 2023. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through the... Read More.
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Cowley College Tennis Coach Names Coach of the Year

Cowley College tennis coach Manuel Raga has been named the 2023 Wilson Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Men’s Coach of the Year. Under the direction of Coach Raga, the men's tennis team at Cowley College has been taken to new heights. This past year, Cowley won the NJCAA Divison I National Championship with Coach Raga named Coach... Read More.