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Pioneer Technology Nurses Teach Woodland’s Students Best Hand-washing Techniques

Nursing students from Pioneer Technology visited Woodlands Elementary to lead hand-washing clinics in all classes. Students were taught best hand-washing techniques to prevent the spread of germs and disease. Students took turns practicing as the nurses coached them through the process. They even learned a catchy hand-washing song.

Lincoln fifth grade students win reading challenge

The fifth grade classes at Lincoln and Union Elementary schools in Ponca City recently held a reading challenge. The goal was to earn the most AR points. The school with the least amount of points had to take a bus to the other school and serve all the fifth...

Make the right calls – do not drink and drive this weekend

This weekend brings the biggest football game in the nation on Sunday, and people are sure to celebrate. No matter who you're rooting for, we can all agree that drinking and driving is a bad play call. That's why the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is teaming up with numerous law...
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Tonkawa’s Dallin Hacker selected to All-State

Dallen Hacker of the 2018 Class A State Football Champions Tonkawa Buccaneers has been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State football team. Hacker, who is a four-year starter for Tonkawa, was placed on the East Team's offensive unit as a lineman. The All-State team is picked from among...

101 Wild West Rodeo Announcer To Take The Big Stage In Texas

Garrett Yearigan, who is known for announcing the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City the last two years, has been chosen to work the 2019 RFD-TV's "The American," which will be held March 2-3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is the richest weekend in rodeo with...

Status docket set for man involved in murder of Newkirk woman

36-year-old Brock Ryan Williams of Newkirk will appear for a status docket on Friday, Feb. 1 in the Kay County District Court for the first degree murder case of a Newkirk woman.Williams is being charged in the July 21 murder of 53-year-old Michelle Jolynn Gentry. Gentry was found dead...
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Oklahoma Department of Corrections hosting training session

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections will offer a training session for volunteers at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 2 and the Albright Methodist Church. The class will also allow those who have volunteer badges a chance to renew their status. Rev. Sheila Alford found a need at Ponca City's...

Newkirk First Baptist Church Indian Taco Fundraiser

The Newkirk First Baptist Church is holding an Indian Taco Fundraiser. Orders MUST be placed by Wednesday, February 13 at noon. The tacos will be delivered on Friday, February 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Indian Tacos can also be picked up during that same given time...
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Girl Scout Cookie Sales To Begin Soon

If you've been craving some delicious cookies, then there is good news to pass along! Girl Scout Cookie sales are starting soon, and direct sales will begin Saturday, February 2. Boot sales at local stores will begin Friday, February 15. Sales will end on March 24. Proceeds from all...

Kay County Sheriff’s Office Hosts AAIR Training

During the week of January 21-25, the Kay County Sheriff's Office hosted and attended the very first Active Attack Integrated Response Course(AAIR) Train the Trainer at the Phillips 66 complex in Ponca City. Over 100 students in the central part of the United States applied for the course with...

Northern Oklahoma College Offering Free Tax Assistance

Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa is wanting to make 2019 less taxing by providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees and area residents.Single individuals or families making less than $64,000 a year do qualify for the free service. Certified NOC Business students and area volunteers...
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