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One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie

Friday, March 27

CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — Below Cleveland, in a subterranean world many surface dwellers don’t know exists, miners extract a crucial winter mineral — salt. The Whiskey Island salt mine, owned by food giant Cargill, helps supply road salt across the Northeast and Great Lakes, where a colder,... Read More.

Adam Leaming NOC Distinguished Alumni induction set for March 26

Thursday, March 26

Adam Leaming is one of three 2026 distinguished alumni to be honored Thursday, March 26 at Northern Oklahoma College. Leaming is the Ponca City Public Schools superintendent. He is a lifelong educator and public servant whose career reflects the life-changing power of access, opportunity, and belief in students. A graduate of Northern... Read More.

Rick Scott NOC Distinguished Alumni induction set for March 26.

Thursday, March 26

Rick Scott is one of three 2026 distinguished alumni to be honored Thursday, March 26 at Northern Oklahoma College. Scott is the President of Rick Scott Construction of Ponca City and Tulsa. Rick Scott was born in 1963 to Raymond and Dorothy Scott and raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, alongside his... Read More.

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Former NOC Fine Arts Instructor Wilma Harman set for Distinguished Alumni induction

Thursday, March 26

Wilma Harman is one of three to be honored March 26 as Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni for 2026. Harman, deceased, NOC Class of 1973, was an NOC Fine Arts Division Instructor. Harman lived a life defined by music, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to the students and communities she served.... Read More.

Wildfire Safety: What you can do to prevent the spread of fires

Thursday, March 26

TULSA, Okla. -The winter season often brings a flare-up of wildfires across Oklahoma with dormant plant life and vegetation. And when wildfires spark, conditions can change rapidly. Here are some things you can do to help prevent small sparks becoming big fires. First and foremost, avoid any sort of outdoor... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEIGINS APRIL 1

Thursday, March 26

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board said today. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County... Read More.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court backs Drummond, upholds tribal hunting and fishing rights

Thursday, March 26

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has sided with the Attorney General Gentner Drummond's opinion to protect tribal members' right to hunt and fish on reservations. Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation had challenged Drummond's opinion and brought it to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Secures Senate Passage of Bill to Extend Foster Care Services to Young Adults

Thursday, March 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle has secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously. Senate Bill 1806 directs the Oklahoma Department of Human Services... Read More.

Standing for Oklahoma Values

Thursday, March 26

By: Representative Molly Jenkins We have reached an important deadline at the Capitol, and the pace of our work has picked up considerably. This is the point in session when all bills from their chamber of origin must be heard on the floor in order to continue through the legislative... Read More.

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Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself

Thursday, March 26

ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes... Read More.

OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

Thursday, March 26

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and elsewhere. OpenAI said in a brief social media message Tuesday... Read More.

Ponca City Weather Update

Wednesday, March 25

Ponca City will see a major warm-up this week, followed by increased fire danger: • Wednesday–Thursday: Summer-like heat with highs near 90–95° (near record levels) • Thursday–Friday: Strong winds (15–30 mph, higher gusts) • Fire Risk: Elevated mid-week, becoming near-critical Thursday & Friday • Friday: Cold front brings cooler temps but continued gusty... Read More.