- Ponca City Now

Kal Cloonan opens new Central Cafe in Ponca’s City Central Building

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Thursday morning, The Ponca City Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Central Cafe located in the City Central Building at Central and 5th Street. Cutting the ribbon is owner Kal Cloonan. Holding the ribbon are Brooke Jones and Jessica Thaxton-Ross. Kal offers smoothies, coffee, vegan food and other great items. Juice...food...love! ... Read More.

Po-Hi’s Rylee Strah signs with Rose State

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Rylee Strah has signed a letter to play volleyball this fall with Rose State College. Pictured, front row from left, are mom Simone Strah, Rylee Strah and dad David Strah, and back row, Po-Hi coach Jennie Hinterreiter and Rose State coach Katelin Shay.

Two Vehicle Accident Injures Four At Bolack Corner; Atlanta Woman Taken To Wichita Hospital

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

An Atlanta woman was transported to a Wichita hospital Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle accident east of Winfield at U.S. 160 and 211th Road -- known locally as "Bolack Corner."Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti told KSOK Thursday the accident happened when one car turning north on 211th Road was struck by another car that... Read More.

Estes Votes Against Bill To Create Active Shooter Alert System

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes voted against a bill Wednesday that would create a public alert system for active shooter situations.Estes, a Republican, represents Kansas' 4th Congressional District, which includes Cowley County.The bill, H.R.6538, is titled the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 and passed the House of Representatives 260-169. Fellow Kansas... Read More.

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel... Read More.

Wholesale Power Prices Impacting Ponca City Energy Customers

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

High wholesale power prices are impacting Ponca City Energy customer bills and may continue to do so into the near future. These high costs are being felt nationwide and are a combination of a series of factors, most notably high natural gas prices and historic demand.For its short-term outlook, the Energy Information Administration reported... Read More.

Former Cowley College Throwers Qualify For Highland Games In Germany

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

By RAMA PEROOTwo of the top throwers in the history of the Cowley College women’s track and field program, Courtney Gougler and Jamesia Milton, are on their way to the International Highland Games Federation Women's Amateur World Championships in Windeck, Germany, on August 20.In the fall of 2021, Milton and Gougler competed in the... Read More.

Winfield Family Escapes House Fire, Tells WFD They Were Alerted Of Blaze By Dog

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

The Winfield Fire/EMS Department was dispatched for the report of a house fire in the 100 block of North College at 12:23 a.m. Tuesday morning.According to a news release from the fire department Wednesday, there was a considerable amount of flames visible and that the occupants had evacuated through a second-story window and were... Read More.

Registration deadline set for July 29 for August elections

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

July 29 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 23 Runoff Primary Election, and the Tonkawa School Bond Election.Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years... Read More.

Moulton pleads guilty after fatal accident that killed Ark City football player

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that 19-year-old Walker Moulton pleaded guilty this morning to a reduced charge of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, as the driver in an accident last fall that claimed the life of Ark City High football player Rhett Lathers.He had been charged with a felony count of first-degree manslaughter for the Oct.... Read More.

Moulton Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Counts; Victim’s Mother Asks Court To Drop Charges

Tuesday, July 12 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK -- Walker Moulton pled guilty to counts of negligent homicide and DUI Tuesday morning in Kay County District Court.Moulton, a 2021 graduate of Ark City High School, was the driver of a 2000 Jeep Wrangler on the night of Oct. 26, 2021 in rural Kay County when he lost control and the vehicle... Read More.

KCHD offering Back to School vaccines at PCPS Registration Center on Thursday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Does your child need vaccinations before school starts? The Kay County Health Department will be offering a Vaccination Clinic on July 14 and July 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ponca City Registration Center at 111 West Grand.