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Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting October 25

Wednesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting on October 25, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order. Commissioner Bodick, Commissioner, Scott, and Commissioner Taylor were in attendance. Commissioner Chapman was absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners...

Two Po-Hi Cross Country runners heading to Class 6A state meet

Tuesday, October 26 by Lyman James

Two members of the Ponca City cross country team have qualified for the upcoming Class 6A state meet.Mason Blochowiak and Burton Miner both earned spots in the state meet by finishing 10 and 26th place in last weekend’s Class 6A East Regional held in Owasso.The Wildcat boys team finished in eighth place and the...

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell Nov. 3

Tuesday, October 26 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, November 3, 2021. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County Health Department at 580-762-1641. Services will...

Bond set at $25,000 for Ponca City man that shot a horse

Tuesday, October 26 by Lyman James

Dylan Ray Matthew, 37, of Ponca City is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court after being charged with a felony count of cruelty to animals after two or more felony convictions.A Kay County deputy reports he responded to the 3300 block of Sunny Lane for a report of a...

Tonkawa teen found safe Monday night

Tuesday, October 26 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Police Department shared on Facebook Monday night that 16-year-old Tyson Skipper was found and is safe with his family. Tyler went missing at around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Tonkawa police is thankful to the community who provided information on his whereabouts.

Steve and Christi Lungren Purchase KSOK Radio, team with Sterling Broadcasting

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

The Lungren’s have formed Doxa Wave LLC and entered into an agreement with Cowley County Broadcasting, Inc to acquire KSOK’s 95.9 FM, 1280 AM and 103.3 The MIXX FM . The sale is subject to FCC regulatory approval and is expected to close by year’s end.For the past year, Steve Lungren has served as...

Dual Miss NOC Competition set for Tuesday

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

TONKAWA — The annual dual Miss Northern Oklahoma College Enid-Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Scholarship Competition is set for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at NOC Tonkawa.Nine Miss NOC Tonkawa candidates and three candidates for the Miss NOC Enid title will perform on stage in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission...

OSDH reports 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday.

Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel visiting Ponca City Friday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce will be holding a lunch and learn event on Friday, Oct. 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Pioneer Technology Center.According to PC News, the event will feature Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, where he will discuss the responsibilities of...

Over 1,100 COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,148 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.

OSDH shares weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, October 21. Data shows that throughout the week of October 10-16, 7,748 new COVID-19 cases, 8,801 recoveries and 1,138 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,102 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that...

Missing Ponca City girl found Tuesday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

A Red Alert is no longer in effect for Lorraine Morningstar Torres of Ponca City since she's been found. Torres went missing on October 7th after being at her aunt's house in Ponca City. 12 days later on October 19, MMIP of Northern Oklahoma Indian Territory shared the news that she was found.