Police Blotter
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Dec. 7, 2023 Suspicious Person/Vehicle - At 5:24 am, the reporting party requested an officer to check the area of 301 W.
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Ponca City Utility Authority’s funding history with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The Ponca City Utility Authority (Authority) has a history of water and wastewater infrastructure funding through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) which began in 1991. The Authority has participated in OWRB’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), and the Financial Assistance Loan Program (FAP), along with the most recent approval financed by the Oklahoma American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program. Collectively, this funding totals over $74 million.
Weekly Best Sellers
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Courtesy of Magic City Books in Tulsa; Best of Books in Edmond; Brace Books in Ponca City; and Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City Fiction 1. “Mountains Made of Glass” by Scarlett St.
Today in History
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Today is the 347th day of 2023 and the 82nd day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1577, Sir Francis Drake left England on a three-year voyage around the world.
US House approves Russian uranium import ban
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The U.S. House voted Monday to approve legislation that would bar the importation of enriched Russian uranium, sending the measure to the Senate where it has support but limited time for passage this year.
Congress looks to block US agencies from buying Americans’ data
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WASHINGTON — Amid a broader effort to curb the electronic surveillance of citizens by U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is aiming to shut the door on the government buying and searching through data on Americans obtained from commercial data brokers without court-approved warrants.
Zelenskyy’s Senate visit doesn’t change border debate
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WASHINGTON — Senators left a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Tuesday with no indication that his appearance brought Congress any closer to appropriating billions in additional aid he and President Joe Biden are seeking to aid his country’s war effort.
Federal officials award $500,000 to support Oklahoma-Kansas passenger rail expansion project
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Project would add stops in Edmond, Perry and Ponca City, Arkansas City, Wichita and Newton OKLAHOMA CITY — Officials are celebrating a $500,000 federal grant that will help explore the feasibility of expanding Oklahoma’s existing passenger rail service into Kansas. Supporters said the funding is a first step in restoring rail service between Oklahoma City and Kansas in an effort to increase options for residents who have long lived in transportation deserts.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University signs articulation agreement with Pioneer Tech
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Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) signed an exciting new articulation agreement with Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU). This agreement is making it more affordable and easier for Licensed Practical Nurses to further their education journey. Starting immediately, PTC LPN graduates will receive 25 hours of college credit towards their LPN-BSN, which can significantly reduce the tuition costs for students. The possibilities are now limitless for those who are dedicated to advancing their nursing career.
House members seek study on state readiness for quick elections
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A bipartisan group of House Administration Committee members have called on the Government Accountability Office to study the ability of states to quickly fill House vacancies following a mass casualty event.