Thousands attend Army 250th birthday parade in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON (7News) — A military parade celebrated the Army's 250th in Washington D.C., with thousands of people in attendance. Aside from the parade, there was also concert and fireworks as part of the celebration.The celebration also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, National Flag Day, and the Army’s 250th anniversary.Army's 250th birthday parade underway.... Read More.

Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

WASHINGTON STATE — Refugees who had been approved to come to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.Thousands of refugees who fled war and persecution and had gone through a sometimes yearslong vetting process to start new lives in... Read More.

Jimmy Carter Honored At State Funeral In Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON –The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter took place at the Washington National Cathedral, where dignitaries, including past presidents and vice presidents, are paid their respects.The service began Thursday morning, and President Joe Biden was among those delivering eulogies. Other attendees include Bill ClintonGeorge W. BushBarack Obama, and President-elect Donald... Read More.
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Oklahoma Leadership in Washington React to New Orleans Attack

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma lawmakers reacted this morning to the news of a New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack that took place around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. A man, identified as a U.S. citizen from Texas, is reported to have intentionally driven a pickup into a crowd of people celebrating the new year on Bourbon... Read More.

Kay Electric’s Youth Tour Participants Return from Washington D.C.

Brylen Liberton and Jackson Weibling returned home after a fun-packed week in Washington D.C. Each summer, more than 70 students from across the state participate in Oklahoma’s Youth Tour. These students are chosen by their local rural electrical cooperatives to represent them at the nation’s capital through an essay and interview contest. Oklahoma Youth... Read More.

Washington Pre-K Center Holds Screenings for Incoming Students

In an effort to improve the PreK Center and ensure class assignments are in the best interest of students the Administration and Teachers at The Washington PreK Center wish to offer a pre-school screening for potential Wildcat Cubs. A screening date for all PreK Wildcat Cubs who turn 4 on or before September 1st has been... Read More.
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Santa Surprises the Kids at Washington Pre-K Friday Morning

Santa surprised the Washington Pre-K students on Friday morning. Principal Tina Fisher said she was telling students about the upcoming Polar Night Express when there was a knock at the door and Santa appeared! Santa brought each student a ticket to attend Polar Express Night and stayed and greeted all the students. Polar Express Night... Read More.

Thankful and Nuts About Fall at Washington Pre-K

Cat Care students at Washington Pre-K are "Thankful and Nuts About Fall." Pictured displaying their art work are Rhea Brown, Asher Herrington, Jasper Cline, Paisley Smith, Taylin Underwood, Hayes Clark, Corbin Brown, Mia Montenegro, Kinlee Rinehart, Amelia Novell and Sophia Rush. Also pictured are Miss Helm and Miss Fonseca.
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Washington Pre-K Center Moves to Distance Learning

Due to staffing shortages, the Washington Pre-K Center in Ponca City will transition to Distance Learning beginning Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. It will reopen again on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. One day is a holiday, Sept. 6, and one day is a Professional Development Day, Sept. 13, so students would not have been in... Read More.

Washington Playground and Parking Lot Project

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 project.Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for... Read More.

OSDH reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, Three new virus-related deaths for Noble and Washington counties

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,448 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Dec. 28. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 282,587 COVID-19 cases as 35,528 cases are active.13 virus-related deaths were documented Monday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 2,383.  Two of the newly reported deaths were Noble County women in... Read More.