• Schools must “prepare for worst,” Pennington says

    Schools must “prepare for worst,” Pennington says - March 29, 2016

    By Beverly Bryant/News Director Kay County school districts must "hope for the best and plan for the worst," Ponca City Superintendent Dr. David Pennington said Monday night. He addressed ...

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  • 48 Oklahoma school districts sue state over education funds

    48 Oklahoma school districts sue state over education funds - March 29, 2016

    Forty-eight Oklahoma school districts, including Ponca City Public Schools, want the state's top education agency to recalculate the state funding they were supposed to receive during a 22-year per...

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  • City Commission assigns rights to YMCA for building deficiences

    City Commission assigns rights to YMCA for building deficiences - March 29, 2016

    By Beverly Bryant/News Director The Ponca City Board of Commissioners approved an assignment agreement Monday night with the Ponca City YMCA, assigning any claims the city may have against Lambert ...

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  • Winds increase as crews battle to contain Midwest wildfire

    Winds increase as crews battle to contain Midwest wildfire - March 28, 2016

    MEDICINE LODGE, Kan. (AP) - Winds that have hindered firefighters trying to contain the biggest wildfire in Kansas history are forecast to increase. The National Weather Service says a strong southea...

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  • Holieway to sign autographs at Collectors’ Expo April 2

    Holieway to sign autographs at Collectors’ Expo April 2 - March 28, 2016

    A painting by local artist Sydney Walton will be presented at the Collectors' Expo to guest Jamelle Holieway as a gift from Ponca City. The Expo is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2,...

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  • BisonBison expands to two (two!) days

    BisonBison expands to two (two!) days - March 28, 2016

    The second BisonBison Film Festival has expanded to two days to include more of the top films submitted. The short movies were crafted by filmmakers from across the mid-America region and i...

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  • Meeting tonight on school funding issues

    Meeting tonight on school funding issues - March 28, 2016

    Tonight's the night t he Ponca City Public School district will host a meeting for all residents of Kay County to hear a presentation on the financial condition of the Blackwell, Newkirk, Tonkawa ...

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  • Chamber Chat

    Chamber Chat - March 28, 2016

    Hold on to your hat we sure have a lot going on this week! It is very active, fun and productive week for us! We have 4 Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies this week. Our first one is...

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  • Pioneer Woman Museum to host author April 2

    Pioneer Woman Museum to host author April 2 - March 26, 2016

    Native Oklahoman and author Catherine Hendrick Armstrong will discuss and share her inspiration and writing process for her new book, “The Edge of Nowhere.” The free presenta...

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  • Fallin: Election landscape creeps into support for taxes

    Fallin: Election landscape creeps into support for taxes - March 26, 2016

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says many of her ideas for shoring up a $1.3 billion budget hole remain in play this session. But Fallin says many Republican legislators are hesitant t...

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