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Changes Beginning January 6 at PCPS
On January 6, 2025, Ponca City Public Schools will begin automated calls to parents/guardians of students who are marked absent during the school day, and no communication was made from parent/guardians about the absence to the school. The automated calls will begin at 3pm each day.This service will be...
Santa Buck Giveaway Happens Thursday
Shop thru Dec. 19th, 2024 at participating merchants to receive a ticket, and increase your chances to win $5,000 in Santa Bucks plus a chance at three $1,000 prizes and four $500 prizes!
The Winning Tickets will be drawn starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 19th, 2024. To win this...
Moore Norman Tech Program Fuels Oklahoma’s Film Industry Growth
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NOC Dedicates Yatika Starr Fields’ Murals
Three sets of murals, created by Osage artist Yatika Starr Fields, were dedicated Wednesday at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa’s Cultural Engagement Center.The murals, located in the CEC and the Pickens Learning Commons, encompass over 5,000 square feet.Fields was commissioned by Hugh Pickens to create the murals as part of...
Christmas Spectacular: ONE MAGICAL NIGHT at Poncan Theater
The Christmas Spectacular: ONE MAGICAL NIGHT, a pro-am benefit show featuring local and professional talent coming from as far away as Branson, MO, will be held at the Poncan Theater on Dec 21 at the Poncan Theater at 104 East Grand at 7:30...
Oklahoma Set To Execute Kevin Underwood For 2006 Murder Of 10-Year-Old Girl
MCALESTER, Okla. –
The state of Oklahoma is set to execute a man Thursday morning for the 2006 rape, murder, and dismemberment of a 10-year-old Purcell girl.
Kevin Underwood, 42, was sentenced to death in 2008 for the brutal killing of his neighbor, Jamie Bolin. Underwood was convicted after he...
Oklahoma Governor Orders End to Remote Work for State Employees by February 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Order ending remote work for state employees.
According to the order, full-time employees are expected to be back in the office by Feb. 1, 2025.
“Gov. Stitt just issued this executive order, ending remote work by state employees,” said Rep....
Oklahoma AG dismisses assault charge against officer who slammed 71-year-old man to the ground
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general dismissed a felony assault charge on Friday against a police officer who slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground, breaking his neck, during an argument over a traffic ticket.
Gentner Drummond announced that he had intervened in the...
New Year – New Laws
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The new year means new laws. On January 1st, seven new bills will become law across Oklahoma.
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Oklahomans will see changes in state law, including expanded voting rights, new healthcare protections, and additional benefits for...
SSI Payments Will come slightly early each month until April
(KFOR) — After an out-of-order month in December, Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will see a wonky start to 2025 as well.
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, beneficiaries include those with disabilities and older adults with little to no income. In 2025, the maximum monthly payment is $967 for an individual...
OU’s Zac Alley joins Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia staff as defensive coordinator
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Zac Alley is being reunited with Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia.
Rodriguez, who was hired for his second stint as West Virginia’s coach on December 12th, announced on Sunday that he hired the 31-year-old Alley as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
“Zac is one...
