- Ponca City Now

Construction project for Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue to begin in May

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Commission has approved a contract and authorized the Mayor to execute contract documents with K & R Builders, Inc. for the rehabilitation project on Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue in the amount of $917,270.46. This project was recommended by the City’s bridge inspection consultant in 2019, after the uppermost layer of...

New details show that plane involved in crash near Pond Creek was “nearly vertical”

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

News Channel 8 in Tulsa reports that a plane that crashed in northern Oklahoma, killing three Nebraskans, was nearly vertical when in struck the ground, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board. “A witness in the area reported (seeing) the airplane come straight down in a right-hand nose down spin,”...

Early voting for April 5 elections starts tomorrow

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Tuesday, April 5 will be the next election day across northern Oklahoma. However, if you’d like to vote early, then early voting will be tomorrow and Friday at the Election Board located at 219 S. Main Street in the Kay County Administration Building. Voters can not vote early at polling locations. Polls will be open...

Po-Hi FCCLA Students Attend Conference

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

Mackenzie Pratt, Tiffany Hickman and Kaycee Carriere with Ponca City High School FCCLA attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The conference was held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Nick Scott was the keynote speaker. He spoke about finding determination in yourself to lead to personal triumphs. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)...

Earthquake shakes parts of Oklahoma Sunday

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

An earthquake with a 3.2-magnitude was reported Sunday morning in central Oklahoma. The quake happened just after 10 a.m. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was located 3.9 miles east-northeast of Edmond and 14 miles south of Guthrie.

Early voting available for Kay County starting Thursday

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

Tuesday, April 5 will be the next election day across northern Oklahoma. However, if you’d like to vote early, then early voting will be this upcoming Thursday and Friday at the Election Board located at 219 S. Main Street in the Kay County Administration Building. Voters can not vote early at polling locations. Polls will...

Spring Clean-up continuing through Saturday

Friday, March 25 by Lyman James

Free until they close on Saturday!-Spring Cleanup! Landfill Dumping Guidelines Citizens MUST show a current PCUA (Ponca City Utility Authority) Utility Bill WITH TRASH SERVICE. The address on the PCUA bill and their driver’s license must match! In an effort to discourage unauthorized commercial dumping, vehicles larger than a pickup or trailer will be charged standard...

Cowley County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in locating missing man

Friday, March 25 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Mark Wayne Brannam, age 59. Mark is 5’11” and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He drives a pewter/silver 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup with Kansas License plate 631MXJ. He was last seen leaving his residence in Arkansas City, Ks. to go to work. Mark...

Lincoln Teacher Named PCPS Teacher of the Year

Friday, March 25 by Lyman James

NHS Induction Ceremony Held

Thursday, March 24 by Lyman James

A total of 40 new members from Ponca City High School were inducted Tuesday night into the National Honor Society. New inductees for the spring of 2022 include: Seniors: Mason Filtz Kaden Swords Juniors: Bailey Anson Amaria Bogney Kate Branstetter Lane Briggs Mary Burch Karime Cazares Castillo Brynn Carndall Tanner Estes Lindy Fisher Brian Fredricks Heidi...

Po-Hi’s Blackstar Signs Letter of Intent

Thursday, March 24 by Lyman James

Margaret Blackstar signed a letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to play softball at University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Ark. Pictured, front row from left, are Ollie Blackstar (dad), Margaret Blackstar and Holly Blackstar (mom) and back row, Marshall Blackstar (brother), Mallory Blackstar (sister) and Madelyn Blackstar (sister).

NOC offering “Power Up Your Summer” workshops

Thursday, March 24 by Lyman James

Students who have just completed the 8th Grade and would like to have a summer experience focusing on Oklahoma’s fastest-growing energy sector can attend the Northern Oklahoma College’s “Power Up Your Summer” workshops. During the week of June 13, NOC will be hosting three one-day science and technology workshops where students will be introduced to...