Carter Celebrating 30 Years With Northern Oklahoma Youth Services

James Carter, the Executive Director of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services (NOYS) recently celebrated 30 years of employment with the agency. Mr. Carter began as a counselor for the agency back in January of 1988. In the last 30 years, Mr. Carter has served in many positions for the agency providing and overseeing quality counseling... Read More.

Two City Incumbents File For Tonkawa City Election

Two of the three incumbents in the Tonkawa city elections this year have announced that they are seeking re-election. The city election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2. The filings were held February 4-6 at the election board office in the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk.At press time Tuesday, only ward three incumbent Jack... Read More.

CareerTech Cosmetology Students Competing At Pioneer Tech Center

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is welcoming the CareerTech Cosmetology students that will be competing today, February 11, on the P.T.C. campus.Cosmetology allows students to utilize creativity with hands-on experience that helps benefit towards a career that provides a profitable and rewarding experience.
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Ponca City Chamber Holds 33rd Leadership Class

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce recently held their 33rd Ponca City Leadership Class with Shelby Arrott as the day chair. The class got to visit Roosevelt Elementary, toured Ponca City High School. The leadership class got to hear from all three Ponca City private schools, along with getting to tour the Pioneer... Read More.

Ponca City Police Promote Dana Fisher To Sergeant

On Friday February 1 st , the Police Department recognized the recent promotion of Dana Fisher to Sergeant with a badge pinning ceremony. Dana was promoted by Chief Don Bohon to Sergeant on December 8, 2018. Dana is a lifelong Ponca City resident. Dana owns and operates a local auto accessories business in town.... Read More.
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PCPS Honor Choirs Perform at Circle the State With Song Choral Festival

Ponca City Public School Honor Choirs in grades 4th through 8th from East and West Middle Schools and Liberty, Union, and McCord Elementary Schools recently performed at “Circle the State With Song” Region C Choral Festival held at the Stillwater High School Performing Arts Center. Ponca City music teachers involved were Nancy Taylor (Union), Sarah Orr (Liberty), Breanna Allison... Read More.

PCPS District Exploring Possibility of After School Care

The Ponca City Public School district is exploring the possibility of adding after school care for elementary and prekindergarten age students for the 2019-2020 school year. At this time, the district is gathering feedback from parents to determine if there is enough interest to move forward with the program.   A survey will be distributed to... Read More.
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Oklahoma Fugitive Luis Octavio Frias, Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Wife 41 times In Blackwell, Arrested At DFW Airport

Luis Octavio Frias, who was accused of murdering his ex-wife in Blackwell in 2013, was arrested Thursday at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Frias was added to the U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitives list in November 2018.According to Star-Telegram, U.S. Marshals Service Deputy Director David Anderson said at the time their 15 Most Wanted list is... Read More.

Roads To Remain Slick Thursday Afternoon

Roads in and around Ponca City are ice covered and slick. Please use extreme caution when driving today. With school being canceled in many places and if you are able, stay home and enjoy the day with your children. Of course depending on the weather predictions you look at, it looks like it will... Read More.