Taliban frees 2 Americans in prisoner swap

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday.The deal came as chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, handed power over to returning...

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR FEBRUARY 11 PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMING SOON

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 11, 2025, Ponca City Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote...
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Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali

WASHINGTON D.C. -As part of a flurry of executive orders on President Trump's first day in office, the incoming president announced that he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and change the name of Denali back to Mount McKinley."America will reclaim its...

University Center Closed Tomorrow

The University Center in Ponca City will be closed Tuesday Jan. 21 due to the inclement weather.
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Snow Day Tomorrow for PCPS

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, PCPS will be a Snow Day due to unsafe travel conditions.Please be safe!

ODOT Crews Treat Panhandle Roads After Snowfall

OKLAHOMA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is treating roadways in Beaver County and the Panhandle Monday morning.ODOT officials are reminding drivers to stay 200 feet behind road clearing equipment and not to pass crews.Allow extra space between vehicles and be aware of black ice, which looks wet on the road but is...

Area Forecast

M.L.King Day A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.Tonight A chance...
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Ponca City Chamber Hosting a Mayoral Candidate Forum

The Ponca City Chamber is hosting a Mayoral Candidate Forum on Friday, January 24th, providing the community an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their plans for the city's future. This event will allow candidates to share their priorities and address key local issues. Community members are encouraged to attend, submit questions...

Gov. Stitt Declares Jan. 26-Feb. 1 as Oklahoma School Choice Week

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt proclaimed the 12th School Choice Week for Oklahoma.From Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, Oklahoma School Choice Week will hold more than 300 family events.These events include open houses and school tours.Oklahoma School Choice Week coincides with National School Choice Week, a weeklong national celebration of K-12...