Two Blackwell residents involved in accident near Vinita

Two Blackwell residents were involved in a four-vehicle accident that took one life at 9:54 a.m. Friday morning east of Vinita in Craig County. The accident happened at the Highway 60 and Highway 82 junction.Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Robert Noblett, 82, of Blackwell was driving a 2018 GMC Acadia and had one passenger,...

Morrison teen killed in accident Friday night near Perry

A two-vehicle collision that occurred after 11 p.m. Friday night  resulted in one fatality.According to the Stillwater News, the accident happened 6 miles east of Perry on Highway 64 and involved a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and a 2020 Ford Mustang.The Sonata only had one driver listed as their name was withheld due to next...

Unauthorized third party gains access to OMDA employees’ emails

Otoe-Missouria Development Authority (“OMDA”) recently learned that an unauthorized third party gained access to a few OMDA employees’ email accounts and used the accounts to send phishing emails to certain recipients.OMDA takes the security of individuals’ personal information very seriously and apologizes for any inconvenience or concern this incident might cause. Additional information is...
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Ponca City woman to appear in court for Child Strangulation Case

A Ponca City woman is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court for a Child Strangulation Case.Ashley Nichole Evans, 20, faces one felony charge of child abuse by strangulation. According to Ponca City Police, Evans is accused of strangling a juvenile male that tried to...

Heat Advisory For Northern Oklahoma Thursday

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for much of northern Oklahoma that's in effect from Noon until 7 p.m. this evening.The counties included are Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Major, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan and Payne. As for counties in the NWS Tulsa office area, this includes Osage, Washington, Nowata,...
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Washington Playground and Parking Lot Project

The Ponca City Board of Education recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates in the amount of $128,855.00 for the playground and staff parking lot projects at the Washington Pre-K Center, located at 1615 North Seventh Street. Evans and Associates was the low bidder on the...

Amtrak recently releases plan to grow rail service

Amtrak recently released the AMTRACK CONNECTS US plan to grow rail service across America and add 160 additional communities nationwide to its rail network..This 2035 Vision identifies expansion and enhancement of corridor routes. One route including a connection between Oklahoma City and Newton, KS. Oklahoma City already has an...

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert...
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Poncan Theatre hosting party for theatre volunteers

The Poncan Theatre will be hosting a party for anyone who volunteered at the theatre in 2021. The party is sent for Friday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a free movie and concessions. The Poncan asks that volunteers RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. Volunteers may bring up to...

PCPS releases Return To Learn Plan for 2021-22 school year

In-person Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year:PCPS will follow the regular 2021-2022 School Calendar and students will attend in-person learning each school day unless they are enrolled as a Ponca City Virtual Academy Student. Masks: • Masks are recommended unless consultation or recommendation from the Kay County Health Department determines the need for a mandate OR...

Hi-Steppers Participate in Summer Camp

The Po-Hi Steppers participated in the American Drill Team School Private Camp June 15-17 at Robson Fieldhouse in Ponca City.The Hi-Steppers learned five different routines and performed two of them at the end of camp. The girls had only...