- Ponca City Now

Road work begins on U.S. 77 between Newkirk and the casinos

Tuesday, May 12 by Lyman James

Road construction now underway for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including building construction access for property owners within the...

New COVID-19 Cases in Oklahoma See Lowest Increase Since March

Monday, May 11 by Lyman James

The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma took a slight jump on Monday, May 11, as the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 24 positive cases, bringing the state's total to 4,613.The death toll in Oklahoma is now up to 274 as two more Oklahomans have died from the coronavirus; one occurred since Sunday...

Two injured in motorcycle accident north of Pawnee

Monday, May 11 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred just before 10:27 p.m. Sunday night on State Highway 18, just south of State Highway 15, approximately 3 miles north of Pawnee in Pawnee County.Jari Mitchell, 21, of Pryor, Ok. was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson southbound on State Highway 18 when she departed the roadway to the left...

Perry man treated and released following fatal accident west of Kingfisher

Monday, May 11 by Lyman James

A Perry man found himself involved in a fatal accident that occurred at 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening on State Highway 33, approximately 12 miles west of Kingfisher in Kingfisher County.Kevin Branch, 34, of Oklahoma City man was driving a 2010 Ford Focus eastbound on highway 33 when he failed to negotiate a curve, crossed...

Ponca City Osage Casino opens today

Friday, May 8 by Lyman James

Osage Casinos will reopen its Ponca City location today after closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Osage Casino locations in Tulsa, Sand Springs, Bartlesville, Skiatook, Hominy and Pawhuska will reopen on May 15, but not without new strict health guidelines. The reopening will be guided by a 13-page “Health & Sanitation Program”...

Lamont man who had COVID-19 is now on the road to recovery

Friday, May 8 by Lyman James

A Lamont man is now on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Jimmy Blaser thought he would not get COVID-19 and that it was all some sort of joke. At the end of March, two of Blaser's relatives became ill with COVID-19. That is the time...

13-year-old pedestrian dies after accident in Pawnee County

Friday, May 8 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 5:54 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 64, 4-and-a-half miles to the southeast of Westport in Pawnee County.Brittney Brocks, 30, from Wichita, Ks. was driving a 2007 Dodge Durango eastbound on U.S. 64 in the outside lane. A 13-year-old male pedestrian from Cleveland, Ok crossed the roadway from the south to...

Celebrate Po-Hi Graduates tonight!

Friday, May 8 by Lyman James

You're invited to join the Ponca City community tonight in celebration of the 2020 Po-Hi Graduates!The Ponca City Public School district will be lighting up the four stadiums from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight in honor of their Seniors. This includesPonca City High School Baseball Field on 5th Street. Ponca City High...

Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma is “on track” to begin phase two of reopening plan

Thursday, May 7 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced during a news conference Wednesday, May 6, that Oklahoma is on track to begin phase two of the state’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Stitt urges Oklahomans to continue practicing social distancing guidelines and washing their hands frequently.Phase TwoElderly and vulnerable Oklahomans will continue to follow Safer-At-Home guidelines.Nonessential...

Kay County Treasurer’s Office conducting annual Tax Resale

Thursday, May 7 by Lyman James

The Kay County Treasurer would like to make the public aware that the treasurer’s office will be conducting the annual Tax Resale on Monday, June 8 at the Mark Branch Fieldhouse in Newkirk beginning at 9 a.m.All precautions will be taken with the public and county employees health in mind. This sale will be...

Most Kaw Lake campground sites to open in late May

Thursday, May 7 by Lyman James

The Kaw Lake Association received an update on Wednesday from the Corp of Engineers that most campgrounds at Kaw Lake will be open on May 20, with the exception of McFadden Cove and Sandy Park.For online reservations, click here to go to recreation.gov.You can also contact the Corp of Engineers Ponca City office at...

Important Check-in Date for East Middle School

Wednesday, May 6 by Lyman James

The check-in date for East Middle School is Tuesday & Wednesday, May 12 & 13 from 12:00 Noon until 7:00 pm. The procedure will be as follows:Drive-thru north bound on the 6th street side of the school in the bus lane (west side of the building). Packets: Completed Week 4 and 5 packets need to be...