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Oklahoma Department of Corrections hosting training session

Thursday, January 31 by Lyman James

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 Bridgeway Inc., 612 West Grand...

Polar Vortex Brings Cold Temperatures To United States – Warmer Weather On The Way

Thursday, January 31 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service gave out plenty of warning ahead of time before the nation was struck with bitter cold temperatures Wednesday. Most of the country from the Dakotas to New York saw a Wind Chill Warning. On Wednesday, areas up around Minnesota and Illinois saw wind chills as low as -57 degrees in...

Newkirk First Baptist Church Indian Taco Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 30 by Lyman James

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 at the

Kay County Sheriff’s Office Hosts AAIR Training

Tuesday, January 29 by Lyman James

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 35 chosen to attend. Thirty-four...

Northern Oklahoma College Offering Free Tax Assistance

Tuesday, January 29 by Lyman James

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 will be available beginning Thursday,...

Footage Discovered Of Pioneer Woman Unveiling In 1930

Tuesday, January 29 by Lyman James

Imagine this. The year is 1930. TV is yet to become a thing, Oklahoma has been a state for only 23 years and Ponca City's Pioneer Woman Statue is unveiled and is on display on April 22, 1930. For the longest time, it was hard for the people of Ponca City to see a...

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis In Ponca City

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department continues to investigate a case of active tuberculosis (TB) in a student who attended Ponca City High School. Health officials are in the process of notifying persons that may have had close, prolonged contact with the case and conducting TB skin testing to determine infection. There are no other...

Otoe-Missouria Tribe Releases Date To Open Indoor Waterpark At 7 Clans First Council

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

A new indoor water park that is under development by the Red Rock-based Otoe-Missouria Tribe is scheduled to open on February 25,2019 The project was originally scheduled to be complete by December 2018. Last March, the tribe announced it had plans to diversify the offerings at the 7 Clans First Council Casino and Hotel...

New State-Of-The-Art Lighting Project Underway At Busch Stadium In St. Louis

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

ST. LOUIS, MO., January 24, 2019 - The St. Louis Cardinals have partnered with PLANLED™ to install a new, state-of-the-art lighting system in Busch Stadium. The new lights will improve the visual experience to players and guests as well as reducing operating and energy costs. The system will have the highest, true-to-life color rendering in...

Scam Warning Issued From Oklahoma State Attorney General

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Attorney General Mike Hunter has warned Oklahomans to be aware of phone calls from scam artists claiming the be with the Social Security Administration(SSA) and attempting to steal social security numbers along with money.The scam will normally involve the con artist telling individuals that their social security number has been suspended due...

Campaign For Ponca City Humane Society Enters Second Week

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

The $1.4 million capital campaign to fund the expansion of the Ponca City Humane Society is going into its second week. The volunteer enthusiasm is growing along with the projects donations.PCHuS board member Lisa Hinch said that she used to think she couldn't volunteer for an organization due to the sadness caused by the...