Absentee Voters Still Able To Vote For Upcoming Tuesday Election

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Ponca City’s Mayor Election, Frontier School District N-2 Special Bond Election and the Shidler School District O-11 Special Bond Election have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.“They aren’t out of luck, however,”...

Hearing For Two Former Kay County Commissioners Pushed To March In Stillwater

Former Kay Counties commissioners Tyson Rowe and Dee Schieber were originally scheduled for a hearing in the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater on Tuesday. However, the hearing has been delayed until March 5. The former commissioners are now facing several charges regarding the mishandling or embezzlement of taxpayer dollars.Rowe is facing one count of...

Holiday Match Campaign Raises $2.4 Million To Battle Hunger

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Feb. 6, 2019 - The holiday season brought about another round of generous giving during the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Holiday Match Campaign. The drive raised more than $2.4 million thanks to Oklahomans and campaign partnersAPMEX.com, the Cresap Family Foundation and Chesapeake Energy Corporation. "We are grateful that...
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Family Of Sexual Assault Victim Files Lawsuit Against Ponca City Public Schools

A lawsuit that has been filed against Ponca City Public Schools claims violations of Title IX after the school district allegedly failed to investigate complaints of sexual assault that took place on a school field trip.According to KFOR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City, Attorney Paige Lee is representing the now high school sophomore...

Settlement Reached In 2017 Sonic Drive-In Data Breach

A settlement has recently been reached with Sonic Drive-In in a class action lawsuit asserting claims against several Sonic entities relating to a data breach arising out of a third-party cyber attack in 2017 that targeted the point of sale systems of Sonic Drive-In locations in an effort to steal customer payment card information...

Ponca City Police Department Appoints Evans To Deputy Chief

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Ponca City Police Department recognized the recent appointment of Richard Evans to Deputy Chief of Police with a badge pinning ceremony. Richard was appointed by Chief Don Bohon to Deputy Chief on January 5, 2019.Richard is a lifelong resident of Ponca City. Richard worked at Conoco for 8 years...
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Kay County Homestead Exemption Meetings Scheduled In February

Kay County Assessor Susan Keen and staff will meet with taxpayers for filing new 2019 Homestead Exemption and listing of personal property staring on Tuesday, February 5 in cities and towns within the county. The schedule listed shows the dates and locations as to where the Assessor's staff will be. All application deadlines are...

Garfield Students Visit Phillips 66

Students at Garfield Elementary got the chance to visit Phillips 66 and eat lunch as an attendant incentive.  Students can be seen in the given image enjoying a delicious lunch. 
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South Avenue tunnel to be closed Tuesday for construction

The City of Ponca City announced Monday that on Tuesday, February 5, the underpass on South Avenue between 1st Street and Pine Street will be closed during the day for asphalt repairs. The road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. when the construction is scheduled to be complete.During repairs, traffic will...

Cimarron Transit Holds Public Forum Seeking Feedback

The Cimarron Public Transit System held a public forum Thursday as they were seeking for public input. A few of the services' customers and State Rep. Ken Luttrell attended the meeting to share their thoughts about the transportation service.No big complaints were said from customers, but one suggested idea was to make the service offer...

TSET Approves $20,000 Grant For Tonkawa Schools

The TSET Board of Directors have approved incentive grants for schools that have passed policies to help students learn healthy habits early and promote health for students, teachers and staff through the TSET Healthy Incentive Program.Tonkawa Public Schools was awarded $20,000. TSET funds were awarded to 21 school districts and 2 school sites as...