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Shelley Arrott Named Roastee for the 2025 Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner and Roast

Friday, February 28

Ponca City, OK----- The 2025 Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation Dinner and Roast will take place on April 10, honoring Shelley Arrott, a lifelong educator and dedicated Ponca City community leader. Arrott, known for her outstanding service in public education and her commitment to local organizations, will be the... Read More.

Republican Lawmakers Look for Ways to Weaken State Judges

Friday, February 28

TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Measures in several state legislatures this year have called for new approaches to weaken the power of judges.One would abandon a centuries-old precedent that courts can decide whether laws are constitutional. Another would change how judges are selected.Tension between the courts and other branches of... Read More.

University Center Announces New Scholarships for Concurrent Students

Thursday, February 27

On Wednesday the University Center announced new scholarships for concurrent students for the 2025-2026 school year. Even though tuition for concurrent students is waived by the State of Oklahoma, the cost of fees is the responsibility of students and their families.Because the fees are approximately $100 per credit hour,... Read More.

State Revenue Figures Released

Thursday, February 27

by Rep. John PfeifferThe state Board of Equalization met Feb. 14 giving us a bit of a let-down Valentine's Day present.The board certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $12.3 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. This is about $1.1 billion less than... Read More.

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

Thursday, February 27

NEW YORK -Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-121 on Wednesday night.Aaron Wiggins added 24 points and Jalen... Read More.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Thursday, February 27

March 7, 2025 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1, 2025 up coming Elections for, Ponca City School Board member seat #5, Blackwell School Board member Seat #5, City of Kaw City Councilmember Ward # 1,... Read More.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife found dead in their New Mexico home

Thursday, February 27

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday, authorities said.Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release the circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing.Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy... Read More.

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

Thursday, February 27

NORMAN, Okla. -A new report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health reveals the Cleveland County Jail is struggling to meet acceptable standards.A surprise inspection on Feb. 4 revealed several violations, including failure to report the serious injury of an inmate earlier this year.Additionally, another inmate, Jacob Shane Dieball,... Read More.

Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers slammed for proposal to replace ‘mother’ with ‘inseminated person’

Thursday, February 27

Wisconsin Gov. Tony EversWAUSAU (WLUK) -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is standing by his state budget, which includes changing some of the gendered language in a section about artificial insemination.It includes changing the term "mother" to "inseminated person" and "husband" to "spouse."All this does (is) it gives people... Read More.

Southwest Airlines Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Another Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

Wednesday, February 26

CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning.Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane approaching a runway just before 9... Read More.

Supreme Court Throws Out Oklahoma Man’s Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Wednesday, February 26

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him.The justices found that Glossip's trial violated his constitutional rights.The justices heard arguments... Read More.

Apple Says it Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next 4 Years and Hire 20,000 Workers

Wednesday, February 26

Apple plans to invest $500 billion domestically over the next four years and hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S., the iPhone maker announced on Monday.The company's plans include investing in a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Houston, set to open in 2026, that will make servers to... Read More.

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Shelley Arrott Named Roastee for the 2025 Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner and Roast

Republican Lawmakers Look for Ways to Weaken State Judges

University Center Announces New Scholarships for Concurrent Students

State Revenue Figures Released

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife found dead in their New Mexico home

Surprise Inspection Finds Health Violations at Cleveland Co. Jail

Wisconsin’s Gov. Evers slammed for proposal to replace ‘mother’ with ‘inseminated person’

Southwest Airlines Flight Abruptly Rises to Avoid Another Plane Crossing Chicago Runway

Supreme Court Throws Out Oklahoma Man’s Murder Conviction and Death Sentence

Apple Says it Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S. Over Next 4 Years and Hire 20,000 Workers

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