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New laws restrict teachers from race-related topics - November 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New measures that restrict how race is addressed in classrooms have spread confusion and anxiety among many educators. In some cases educators have begun pulling books and ca...
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Tulsa council passes resolution on how to spend relief funds - November 20, 2021
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Tulsa City Council has approved a resolution on plans for spending $50.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds. City spokesperson Carson Colvin says the resolution approved o...
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Seven tribes seek return of remains, artifacts from Alabama - November 20, 2021
(AP) — Seven Native American tribes are asking the University of Alabama to return nearly 6,000 human remains and artifacts from the school's archaeological park and museum. The Muscogee (Creek) ...
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Wild West Of Weed: Oklahoma Struggles To Regulate Booming Medical Marijuana Industry - November 19, 2021
OKC-News 9 Oklahoma state agencies are working to catch up to the medical marijuana industry’s explosive growth since it was legalized in 2018. As of Nov. 10, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Au...
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Oklahoma National Guard Could Be In Jeopardy With Its Status, Federal Government Warns - November 19, 2021
The Oklahoma National Guard could jeopardize its status, the federal government said. This comes as the state's new Gen. Thomas Mancino threw out the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate...
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West Middle School Band Students Earn Spot in Honor Band - November 18, 2021
Ponca City Public Schools- Three seventh graders from West Middle School attended Red Carpet Honor Band auditions on November 13th. The students competed against other seventh grade band students f...
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Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts to Present “Winnie The Pooh, Kids” This Weekend at the Poncan Theater - November 18, 2021
Evans Children's Academy- Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" comes to the Poncan Theater stage just before the holidays. Performances are Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th at 7:30 pm ...
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Governor Kevin Stitt Grants Clemency For Julius Jones - November 18, 2021
Breaking News - McALESTER, Oklahoma - Governor Kevin Stitt has said in a statement that he will grant clemency for Julius Jones. He will be commuting Jones’ sentence to life without parole....
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Festival of Angels Glow Run is November 23rd in Ponca city - November 18, 2021
Ponca City Rec-Plex/City of Ponca City- The Festival of Angels Glow Run..formerly named Moonlight Turkey Trot--is an annual fun event for all ages with no timer. Enjoy an evening walking or runn...
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Staff Members at Liberty Elementary Honored - November 18, 2021
Ponca City Public Schools - Staff members from Liberty Elementary were honored during Support Staff Week. Those honored include: Amy Scanlon, Carmen Huffman, Haylee Cantrell, Dennis Malask...