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Volunteers Needed to help at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Saturday

Thursday, May 7

Volunteers are needed to help at Odd Fellows Cemetery at 1206 S Waverly on Sat May 9 beginning at 8:00am with cleanup after a recent tornado hit the cemetery. All ages and levels of ability can help that day. Refreshments will be provided by VFW Post 1201. Weed control and... Read More.

Stamp Out Hunger in Oklahoma on Saturday, May 9

Thursday, May 7

For the 34th year, letter carriers across Oklahoma will collect food donations along their routes on Saturday, May 9 as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, presented by OG&E and American Fidelity. These donations will benefit the Regional Food Bank and its network... Read More.

Edmond Police arrest suspect in Arcadia Lake mass shooting

Thursday, May 7

EDMOND, Okla. -An 18-year-old Oklahoma City man has been arrested in connection with the Arcadia Lake mass shooting that injured 23 people and killed an 18-year-old woman, according to Edmond police and newly filed court documents. An affidavit and arrest warrant filed in Oklahoma County identifies Jaylan Amhad Davis as... Read More.

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Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program Providing Meals for children Ages 1-18

Wednesday, May 6

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, and there will be no... Read More.

Ponca City Development Authority Partners with Kaw Nation to construct 3D Printed Home in Ponca City

Wednesday, May 6

The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has announced a partnership with the Kaw Nation and its tribally owned specialty construction company, Skyland 3D, to construct their first 3D printed home in the state of Oklahoma, right here in Ponca City. The PCDA Board of Trustees formally approved the purchase... Read More.

U.S. debt exceeds GDP for first time since WWII. What it means

Wednesday, May 6

America’s national debt has surpassed the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since World War II, marking a stark increase in the government’s fiscal burden. Debt held by the public stood at $31.27 trillion at the end of April, edging above the U.S. GDP of $31.22 trillion between... Read More.

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Miami, Oklahoma FFA students lead tornado safety push in schools

Tuesday, May 5

MIAMI, Okla. - As tornado season ramps up across Oklahoma, students in Miami are taking steps to make sure younger classmates know how to stay safe. A local Future Farmers of America chapter is leading a hands-on effort to teach severe weather preparedness across the district. Student-led idea sparks action The “Sooner... Read More.

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Tuesday, May 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to... Read More.

Spring Ponca City Police Department Patch Benefits Shop With a Cop

Monday, May 4

The Spring Ponca City Police Department Patches are now on sale at the Chamber Office, 420... Read More.

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NOC Enid hosts planetarium show May 5

Monday, May 4

Northern Oklahoma College Enid will host a community planetarium show on Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Mackie Planetarium. Visitors will see the Tales of a Time Traveler - with an Introduction to what to look for in the sky during the month of May. Groups and schools may... Read More.

DHS shutdown ends after 75 days, Customs and Border Control funding unresolved

Monday, May 4

WASHINGTON - A more than two-month shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security has ended after Congress passed a funding measure covering most of the agency’s operations while leaving key components unresolved. The shutdown began Feb. 14 and lasted about 75 days, affecting tens of thousands of federal employees. Lawmakers approved... Read More.

Judge Moves Epic Charter Schools Embezzlement Case Forward

Saturday, May 2

By JENNIFER PALMER/Oklahoma Watch (AP) — Nearly four years after their arrests, the criminal case against Epic Charter Schools’ founders took a step forward on Thursday. Oklahoma County Special Judge Jason Glidewell concluded prosecutors presented enough evidence for nearly all of the charges against David Chaney, 47, and Ben Harris, 50,... Read More.