• Runaway barge removed from Webbers Falls dam

    Runaway barge removed from Webbers Falls dam - August 29, 2019

    WEBBERS FALLS, Okla. (AP) - One of two runaway barges that crashed into a dam and sank on top of the other in the Arkansas River in Oklahoma has been removed from the dam. The barges carrying a tot...

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  • Tribal leaders deliver letter to Stitt’s office on compacts

    Tribal leaders deliver letter to Stitt’s office on compacts - August 29, 2019

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Leaders of 34 separate tribal nations in Oklahoma say they're willing to reconsider how much they pay the state for some casino games, but first want the state's new governor to c...

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  • Senior Diner menus Sept. 3-6

    Senior Diner menus Sept. 3-6 - August 29, 2019

    The Senior Diner, which provides lunches at the Ponca City Senior Center, has posted menus for Sept. 3-6. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. each day Tuesday through Friday. The center is at 319 West Grand...

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  • City of Ponca City will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2

    City of Ponca City will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2 - August 29, 2019

    Here is the City of Ponca City's schedule for Labor Day closings: Residential Refuse will not be picked up on Monday, September 2, and will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid...

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  • Tactical Team assists in Kaw City arrest

    Tactical Team assists in Kaw City arrest - August 29, 2019

    KAW CITY -- The Kay County Sheriff's Office, assisted by other Kay County agencies, took Zachery Bethel of Shidler into custody Wednesday night in Kaw City.  The sheriff's office determined at 6:3...

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  • DEQ offers tips to keep you safe at lakes, rivers and streams

    DEQ offers tips to keep you safe at lakes, rivers and streams - August 28, 2019

    OKLAHOMA CITY -- With the Labor Day holiday approaching, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality encourages Oklahomans to visit the state’s lakes, rivers, or streams. While recreatin...

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  • OBI blood drive Friday at Exploration Destination

    OBI blood drive Friday at Exploration Destination - August 28, 2019

    The Oklahoma Blood Institute Bloodmobile will be at Exploration Destination, 3401 N Union Street, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Help OBI by being a hero and making a donation before the Lab...

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  • Debit card fraud reports continue

    Debit card fraud reports continue - August 28, 2019

    The Ponca City Police Department continues to receive multiple complaints of fraud from citizens. The reports are indicating that their debit card had been used without their knowledge or approval. A...

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  • Po-Hi offering PSAT exam Oct. 16

    Po-Hi offering PSAT exam Oct. 16 - August 28, 2019

    Ponca City High School is offering the PSAT test to juniors and sophomores on Oct. 16. The deadline to register for the test is Sept. 13. Contact Betsy Easley at [email protected] or (580) 718-4807 f...

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  • NOC nursing students, emergency crews participate in decontamination exercise

    NOC nursing students, emergency crews participate in decontamination exercise - August 27, 2019

    The good news is the decontamination exercise held Tuesday at the Phillips 66 campus was just an exercise and not the real thing. The better news is that all those who participated will be more pre...

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