Two suspects involved in Sunday shooting facing charges

*UPDATE*   On Sunday, April 10 at approximately 4:54 p.m., officers responded to 350 S. Birch in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Shawn Wood, 29 year old W/M, inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wood was transported to Alliance Health in Ponca City. He was later... Read More.
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Two suspects involved in Sunday homicide arrested

Ponca City Police reported that the two suspects involved in the Sunday homicide at 350 South Birch. The victim, Shawn Wood, 29, died Sunday evening at AllianceHealth Ponca City due to gunshot wounds. Logan Peters and Martha Yahola were arrested shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday at 420 S. Palm. Probable murder... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 11

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 11, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick and Taylor were present. Commissioners Chapman and Scott were absent. Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, the following... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

By BRADY BAUMANThe City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the... Read More.
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Ponca City Fire Department shares reminder as temperatures warm up

As temperatures are getting warmer the Ponca City Fire Department would like to remind citizens to be extra vigilant in activities that may lead to accidental fires, including improper use of barbecue grills and improper disposal of hot ashes from barbecue grills or carelessly discarding smoking materials. Barbecue grills, gas... Read More.
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Po-Hi Symphonic Band Performance Scheduled

In preparation for the upcoming OSSAA State Band Contest on Friday morning at the Jenks High School Performing Arts Center, the Po-Hi Symphonic Band will be giving two performances for parents and guardians on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 and 7 p.m., respectively, in the Ponca City Schools Concert... Read More.

One NOAA Weather Radio that serves Cowley County not working

Cowley County Emergency Management was made aware Tuesday that a NOAA Weather Radio tower that serves Cowley County is not working properly. There are three towers that cover Cowley County with overlapping coverage areas. CCEM checked with the NWS office in Wichita and the towers in Beaumont and Wichita are... Read More.

Po-Hi Chorale Performs at State Contest

The Po-Hi Chorale performed at the OSSAA State Choral Contest at Tulsa Union High School on Thursday, April 7. The Chorale earned an Excellent rating for the performance of “Esto Les Digo” (This I Tell You) by Kinley Lange and “Hine ma Tov” (How Good and Pleasant) by Allan... Read More.