• Former fraternity member issues apology

    Former fraternity member issues apology - March 11, 2015

    DALLAS (AP) - A former University of Oklahoma fraternity member who was shown in a video chanting a racial slur has issued an apology, as have the parents of a second student. In a statement Tuesday...

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  • OSU Center for Health Sciences announces new officials

    OSU Center for Health Sciences announces new officials - March 11, 2015

    TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences has announced its new provost, chief operating officer and associate deans. The health center's president, Kayse Shrum, an...

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  • Susan Egan to Perform in  Ponca City on March 20

    Susan Egan to Perform in Ponca City on March 20 - March 11, 2015

    Susan Egan has been nicknamed “the Belle of Broadway” for her renowned performance as Belle in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Egan wi...

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  • Schools change schedule for education rally

    Schools change schedule for education rally - March 11, 2015

    The Ponca City Public School Board of Education approved a change in the school calendar to allow parents, teachers and others concerned about education funding to participate in the Education R...

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  • NOC Cheerleading tryouts April 21

    NOC Cheerleading tryouts April 21 - March 10, 2015

    Tryouts for the 2015-2016 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Cheer Team are scheduled for April 21 in the NOC Wellness Center beginning at 4 p.m. Tryouts will include stunting, tumbling, fi...

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  • Clark, Nuzum sworn in for school board terms

    Clark, Nuzum sworn in for school board terms - March 10, 2015

    Ponca City Public School board members Marvin Clark and Don Nuzum were sworn in for new terms of office at the board's March meeting. Both Clark and Nuzum ran unopposed in the last election. ...

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  • Wetumka funeral home director charged with embezzlement

    Wetumka funeral home director charged with embezzlement - March 10, 2015

    WETUMKA, Okla. (AP) - A funeral home director in Wetumka has been charged with felony embezzlement from prepaid funeral home plans. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak announced Monday that Don...

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  • McGraw Park contract approved

    McGraw Park contract approved - March 10, 2015

    A design and build contract for $71,897 for the construction and installation of a play structure for McGraw Park was approved Monday night at the City Commission meeting. Park and Recreation Direc...

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  • Commission approves painting contract for Marland’s Grand Home

    Commission approves painting contract for Marland’s Grand Home - March 10, 2015

    The Ponca City Board of Commissioners approved an agreement for professional painting services at Marland's Grand Home with David Burke Historic Preservation of Perry. Marland Estate Director David K...

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  • Three arrested in Stillwater stabbing

    Three arrested in Stillwater stabbing - March 10, 2015

    STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Stillwater police say three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed with a screwdriver during an altercation at a house party. Authorities say the three men are accus...

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