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Heat Advisory For Northern Oklahoma Thursday

Thursday, June 24 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for much of northern Oklahoma that's in effect from Noon until 7 p.m. this evening.The counties included are Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Major, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan and Payne. As for counties in the NWS Tulsa office area, this includes Osage, Washington, Nowata,...

City of Tonkawa surveying for water improvement

Thursday, June 24 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa has teamed up with the Indian Health Service's to improve the water system. Over the next few days individuals authorized by the City or City employees will be...

Washington Playground and Parking Lot Project

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates in the amount of $128,855.00 for the playground and staff parking lot projects at the Washington Pre-K Center, located at 1615 North Seventh Street. Evans and Associates was the low bidder on the...

Amtrak recently releases plan to grow rail service

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Amtrak recently released the AMTRACK CONNECTS US plan to grow rail service across America and add 160 additional communities nationwide to its rail network..This 2035 Vision identifies expansion and enhancement of corridor routes. One route including a connection between Oklahoma City and Newton, KS. Oklahoma City already has an...

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert...

Poncan Theatre hosting party for theatre volunteers

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Poncan Theatre will be hosting a party for anyone who volunteered at the theatre in 2021. The party is sent for Friday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a free movie and concessions. The Poncan asks that volunteers RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. Volunteers may bring up to...

PCPS releases Return To Learn Plan for 2021-22 school year

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

In-person Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year:PCPS will follow the regular 2021-2022 School Calendar and students will attend in-person learning each school day unless they are enrolled as a Ponca City Virtual Academy Student. Masks: • Masks are recommended unless consultation or recommendation from the Kay County Health Department determines the need for a mandate OR...

Hi-Steppers Participate in Summer Camp

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Po-Hi Steppers participated in the American Drill Team School Private Camp June 15-17 at Robson Fieldhouse in Ponca City.The Hi-Steppers learned five different routines and performed two of them at the end of camp. The girls had only...

COVID-19 update from OSDH

Tuesday, June 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday reported 151 new COVID-19 cases statewide to put the overall total of cases since March 2020 to 455,535. Statewide, there are 1,291 active cases. The statewide death toll is at 7,354.OSDH on Monday reported that Kay County ranks 18th in the state in total of of...

Armed, Dangerous Ark City man arrested in Ponca City Friday

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City, Ks. Police Department responded to a call on Friday involving an Arkansas City man that was considered to be armed and dangerous.Christopher Logan Strychalski, 29, was arrested in the Ponca City McDonald's parking lot at around 6:30 p.m. Friday on suspicion of aggravated battery, criminal threat and discharge of a firearm...

Tonkawa man killed in accident Friday afternoon

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, one Tonkawa man was killed in an accident at 1:31 p.m. Friday afternoon, 2 miles south of Blackwell at 13th street and Hubbard Road.Charles Stewart, 49, was driving at 1996 Dodge Pickup on south 13th when he failed to yield at the stop sign at Hubbard Road. Stewart...

Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show in Rush Limbaugh’s Slot on WBBZ

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2021 –Premiere Networks announced today the launch of “The Clay Travis &Buck SextonShow,” anewthree-hour talk radio show airing Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, beginning June21.Airing in the timeslot held by “The Rush Limbaugh Show” for more than three decades, Travis and Sexton will carry on...