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New bills spell bright future for industry in Blackwell ; rural communities
Two bills that rethink the way Oklahoma approaches and executes economic development were signed into law earlier this month, changing the way that rural Oklahoma can benefit from business opportunities in the state. SB 1447 creates two divisions within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce: one focused on. community development and...
Spirit Halloween coming to Ponca City this fall: now hiring
It might only be July, but we’re over halfway to Halloween and those who love the spookiest time of the year will be more than thrilled to find that the largest Halloween retailer, Spirit Halloween, is coming to Kay County. Yes, really. Word began circulating on Facebook in late-June...
Kay County TSET Healthy Living Program, Kay County OSU Community Wellness, and PCPD completes compliance checks
PONCA CITY — The Kay County TSET Healthy Living Program and Kay County OSU Community Wellness partnered with the Ponca City Police Department on visiting local stores to check on whether their clerks would sell tobacco, vape, or alcohol products to underage persons. The legal age to purchase tobacco...
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Community Breakfast Heats Up Saturday, July 6
The Deer Creek Presbyterian Church in Deer Creek in Carroll County is hosting its Community Breakfast on Saturday, July 6 to raise funds for its outreach projects throughout the year. The next community breakfast event hosted by the church will kick off on Saturday, July 6 from 7 a.m. to...
Have an issue with an airline? Oklahoma AG has a new website to submit complaints
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office said Tuesday that it launched an online form to submit complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents to his office. Drummond has the authority to review and resolve complaints from airline consumers that are Oklahoma residents after signing a “memorandum...
Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project seeks boarding school survivors
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledged the trauma caused by Catholic boarding schools in a 56-page document released last month about Indigenous ministry, stating that “it has played a part in traumas experienced by Native children.”. Data recorded by the organization found that 20% of Indigenous peoples in...
Oklahoma Department Of Wildlife Conservation Previews The Fall Hunting Season
It's the first Wednesday of the month, which means it's time to check in with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Colin Berg is back to cover all sorts of topics, including ODWC fishing clinics, the fall hunting season and more. ODWC is hosting free fishing clinics during the summer....
Allison Garrett says she'll retire as state higher education chancellor in January 2025
Allison Garrett, the chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, says she plans to retire in January 2025, after a little more than three years of service in that post. Chosen by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to replace longtime Chancellor Glen Johnson, Garrett was sworn in as the...
Reminder: Stay Hydrated Throughout the Holiday Weekend
As we roll into our July 4th holiday with a hot forecast and heat advisory, it's important to make and keep a hydration plan for your celebration. If you skimp on the water, you'll be in for a miserable time. Sure, knocking back some cold ones is ridiculously refreshing when...
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