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Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

by AP
  Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. His annual prediction and announcement that he had seen his shadow was translated by his handlers in the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club at... Read More.
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Pioneer Technology Center January Students of the Month

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City-Pioneer Technology Center proudly recognizes Alexes Herrera and Keegean Thompson as January Students of the Month, honoring their dedication and leadership within their particular career programs. Alexes Herrera, a senior from Ponca City High School, is enrolled in the Medical Assisting program. Herrera was nominated by her instructor for consistently demonstrating integrity, initiative, and... Read More.

Kay County Assessor Brings Exemption and Filing Services Directly to Local Communities

by Ponca City Now
Kay County, OK — Kay County Assessor Janell Leaming announced her office will begin meeting with taxpayers in surrounding communities starting Monday, February 9, 2026, to assist with filing any property tax exemptions for which taxpayers may qualify, as well as personal property renditions for the 2026 tax year. Assessor Leaming emphasized that these outreach... Read More.
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Miller Files Bill to Protect Veteran Property Tax Exemptions

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, has filed a bill that would make it easier for 100% veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses to maintain property tax exemptions when moving to a new home. While Oklahoma law allows these exemptions to transfer when a veteran relocates, gaps in the current process can cause... Read More.

Treasure awaits: More $1 billion in unclaimed property in Oklahoma up for grabs

by KOKH
  More than $1 billion worth of unclaimed property sits in a vault at the State Treasurer's office. (Courtesy Oklahoma State Treasurer) OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Sunday was National Unclaimed Property Day and the Oklahoma State Treasurer wants to remind people they may have treasures waiting for them. The Treasurer's Office said there are about... Read More.

Oklahoma offers storm grants for fortified roofs, but awareness remains low

by KOKH
Oklahomans can now apply for up to $10,000 through the Oklahoma Insurance Department's "Strengthen Oklahoma Homes" program to help pay for storm-resistant roofs. The program aims to prevent storm damage by funding fortified roofs that can withstand high-end F2 tornado damage. Scott McCollum, chief solution officer at McRoof.us, explained, "The fortified roof is really based... Read More.
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Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus unveil policy priorities to support everyday Oklahomans

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus unveiled their policy priorities for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature. The following policy agenda prioritizes affordability for Oklahoma families and ensuring their paychecks can keep up with everyday life. “Oklahoma House Democrats know whether it be groceries, rent, health care, insurance, or child care,... Read More.

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

by The Associated Press
By AARON MORRISON Associated Press (AP) — The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans: Authorities quickly moved to disparage the victims, only to be contradicted as more evidence emerged. Black families who have lost loved ones to... Read More.
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