Ponca City PD Updates Sunday Shooting on City’s North Side

The Ponca City Police Department was notified of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday, April 9th, shortly before noon. PCFD Paramedics and medical staff also responded to the scene and determined the victim, 23 year old Cesar Lopez, was deceased.  Ponca City Police Department Detectives were called out to investigate...

Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned community members.Please help them by...

NOC inducts three into Distinguished Hall of Fame

Northern Oklahoma College inducted Dr. Jim Appleman, Jeff Medders, and Willie Street MPAS, PA-C into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on Saturday.   Appleman, Class of 1975, Medders, Class of 1981, and Street, Class of 1982, were inducted during the Alumni & Friends Reunion at the Renfro Center.  Rex...
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Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide feedback by completing a brief,...

Noon Lions Stride Walk for Diabetes Awareness

On Sunday, April 2nd, at 2pm, Ponca City Noon Lions will be doing a Strides Walk to help raise awareness for juvenile diabetes. Their goal is to not only raise awareness but to raise enough money to send 3 children to Camp Endres Junior in Davis, Oklahoma. This camp helps children learn more about...

Garfield Kindergarten Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

Darcey Austin, kindergarten teacher at Garfield Elementary, was named the 2024 Ponca City Teacher of the Year during a celebration on Tuesday night at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Other finalists included Jill Klein from Ponca City High School and Jeremiah Belt from West Middle School. “I would like to...
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Kansas Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Oklahoma Highway Patrol Shootout

A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.Earlier this afternoon, Wellington's Impact Bank had a robbery occur, closing down their lobby. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown if this suspect is the shootout victim.Trooper Foster with the OHP said the incident started when the...

Cowley College Volleyball Program to Host Summer Camps & Clinics

The nationally ranked Cowley College volleyball team will host several camps and clinics over late spring and summer in 2023. These include a setter/hitter camp on April 1, a setting/passing/serving camp July 27, a pin/middle hitter camp July 28, a high school camp July 29, a college ID/elite high school camp July 31, and satellite...

Charity Angel Ambucs Walk for Visibility This Saturday

Saturday morning, Ponca City’s Charity Angels Ambucs invite you to join them for the annual Walk For Visibility – a fun-filled parade up 14th, from Pizza Hut to Heather Cannon Honda.  Look for lots of smiles plus some colorful blow up costumes along the way!  The parade starts at 10, and then from 11...
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Redbud Jazz Festival at NOC This Friday, March 24

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting the annual Redbud Jazz Festival March 24.  The annual event is set for the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.  Special guests include Mike Seals, Cyndey Stotts, members of the NOC Roustabouts, and much more.  The concert is free to the community.Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public...

Monday Morning Accident at 14th & Hartford, Ponca City

Statement from the Ponca City Police Department The Ponca City Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident shortly before 5:00am this morning, just south of the intersection of 14th St and Hartford.  We appreciate the public’s concern for the motorist involved in this incident and we want to express our gratitude for your...