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Medical Marijuana License Update from Rep. John Pfeiffer

Monday, March 25 by Lyman James

I get asked all the time the number of medical marijuana license holders we have in Oklahoma.Here are the latest figures from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. As of March 1, the number of licenses by category was:347,849 patient 1,314 caregiver 4,119 growers 2,211 dispensaries 1,200 processors 90 transporters 26 laboratories.Patient licenses were...

Ari Fleischer to speak at NOC Spring 2024 Renfro Lectureship Program April 2

Monday, March 25 by Lyman James

Former White House Press Secretary, President Ari Fleischer Communications, and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer will speak at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa on Tuesday, April 2, as part of the Carl and Carolyn Renfro Spring 2024 Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program.The event is sponsored by the Carl and Brenda Renfro/Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program and Northern...

Closings & Cancellations 1/22/24

Monday, January 22 by Lyman James

To report a closing/cancellation, call (580) 765-5491 or email [email protected] City Public Schools -Blackwell Public Schools -Bright Beginnings Daycare, Tonkawa -Building Blocks Learning Center daycare (PC) -Central Baptist Academy -Child Development Center (PC) -Cowley College Campuses will move to remote...

Add Winter Weather Advisory to our Wind Chill Warning

Saturday, January 13 by Lyman James

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT.* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches.* WHERE...Portions of central,...

Cold Weather Tips from Ponca City Utility Maintenance Dept

Thursday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a...

PCPS Extreme Cold Weather Protocols

Thursday, January 11 by Lyman James

With the threat for below zero wind chills and expected snow across the Ponca City Public School area in the next few days, PCPS officials want to remind parents and guardians that a decision on whether or not to close school will not be made until 6 a.m. the day in question. If parents...

Ponca City DECA set to help Kick Off Po-Hi Basketball Season Dec. 5

Wednesday, November 29 by Lyman James

Shown are Alex Zimmerschied and Lily Godfrey, DECA Opening Night Chairman, along with Lady Cat assistant coach Alan Monks. Ponca City DECA is excited to present “Opening Night Rebounded 2023. This event will kick off the Wildcat and Lady Cat basketball season. The event will take place Dec. 5 at Robson...

Pioneer Woman Museum to Host Holiday Open House Dec. 9

Wednesday, November 29 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, Okla. — On Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue and Museum will host a holiday open house. Guests can enjoy free admission to all museum galleries, enjoy special holiday deals in the museum’s gift shop and savor the flavors of a hot chocolate...

Classic Holiday Ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to OU

Wednesday, November 22 by Lyman James

NORMAN, OKLA. – The magical holiday classic, The Nutcracker, returns this December at OU University Theatre. The renowned production will open at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 with additional performances scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 7, 8 and 9 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 in the Elsie C. Brackett...

Candidate Filing Underway for Blackwell and Ponca City

Tuesday, November 21 by Lyman James

Candidates interested in filing for municipal offices for the City of Blackwell and the City of Ponca City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday December 4, 2023. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board...

Foods You Can Carry Through TSA Airport Checkpoints

Tuesday, November 21 by Lyman James

Here’s a quick guide to Thanksgiving foods that you can bring on a plane in your carry-on luggage, and those that you should put in your checked bags. Foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpointBaked goods, including cakes, cookies, brownies Homemade or store-bought pies Meats, frozen, cooked or uncooked Stuffing,...

Looks Like a Record Weekend for Holiday Travelers

Tuesday, November 21 by Lyman James

Despite inflation and previous holiday travel challenges, a record number of people are expected to travel during Thanksgiving. The peak travel days by air are Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving, with the Transportation Security Administration set to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, 2.7 million on Wednesday, and an estimated 2.9 million...