• Ponca City High School graduation to be live-streamed - May 17, 2017

    Do you know a family member, friend, or alumni who would love to come to Po-Hi's graduation, but they are not able to attend?  No problem! The Ponca City Public School district will be live-stream...

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  • Ponca City Public Schools name new boys basketball coach

    Ponca City Public Schools name new boys basketball coach - May 16, 2017

      The Ponca City Public School District has named Keenan Curry as the new Wildcat Boys Basketball Coach for the 2017-2018 school year. He will replace Dale Hibler, who recently retired. “...

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  • Here’s the answer to “MOM! I’m bored!”

    Here’s the answer to “MOM! I’m bored!” - May 16, 2017

    School is almost out, and there's a universal cry that rises once the novelty of summer break wears off: "MOM! I'm bored!" When the younger residents of your home start whining and looking for some...

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  • Two injured in Monday night accident

    Two injured in Monday night accident - May 16, 2017

    UPDATE: Both parties involved in the accident were booked into the city jail at midmorning Tuesday, Ponca City Police report. Ponca City Police responded to an injury accident in the 2200...

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  • Trooper kills man armed  with crossbow

    Trooper kills man armed with crossbow - May 16, 2017

    WEWOKA, Oklahoma (AP) - An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper has shot and killed a 48-year-old man after authorities say he took a relative hostage and later aimed a crossbow at law enforcement personne...

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  • Oklahoma agrees to pay wrongly convicted man $175,000

    Oklahoma agrees to pay wrongly convicted man $175,000 - May 15, 2017

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The state of Oklahoma will pay $175,000 to a man wrongly convicted of rape more than 30 years ago. The Oklahoman reported Sunday that a judge approved the settlement of the claim...

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  • 2 small earthquakes in Oklahoma bring to dozen over weekend

    2 small earthquakes in Oklahoma bring to dozen over weekend - May 15, 2017

    RED ROCK, Okla. (AP) - Two small earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma by the U.S. Geological Survey bring to a dozen the number of temblors recorded in the state during the weekend. A 2.9 magnitude quake...

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  • Blackwell shooting victim identified

    Blackwell shooting victim identified - May 15, 2017

    Blackwell Police Chief Dewayne Wood identified the victim of a shooting early Sunday morning as Christopher Connolly, 19, of Blackwell. Blackwell Police received a 911 call about 1:58 a....

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  • Chamber Chat

    Chamber Chat - May 15, 2017

    This week Austin Unruh and I will be attending the Oklahoma Tourism Conference in Oklahoma City on Monday and Tuesday. This is a great opportunity for us to network with the Oklahoma Depart...

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  • Flags at half staff to recognize Peace Officers

    Flags at half staff to recognize Peace Officers - May 15, 2017

    Gov. Mary Fallin has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff Monday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. "We honor your sacrifice and thank you for your service," she said....

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