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Ponca City Board of Commissioners held regular session Monday

Thursday, May 27

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 24, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on May 10, 2021... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office warn of suspect claiming to be a deputy or investigator

Wednesday, May 26

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office has received more reports of a subject claiming to be a deputy and or investigator, stating you have warrants and you will be arrested unless you produce a payment.Please remember that law enforcement will NEVER call you and request money over the phone for... Read More.

Enhanced risk for severe weather on Thursday

Wednesday, May 26

The National Weather Service has put out an enhanced risk for severe weather on Thursday that includes much of central and northern Oklahoma, southern and southeastern Kansas, northwest Arkansas and central and southern Missouri.Scattered severe thunderstorms are likely on Thursday and Thursday night from parts of the southern Great... Read More.

Planned city-wide power outage in Newkirk scheduled for June 12

Wednesday, May 26

On Saturday, June 12th, there will be a city-wide power outage in Newkirk starting at 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. the next morning to replace poles at the substation that support the lines feeding the town's transformers. The project is necessary to improve the city's power grid.

City of Blackwell hosting Main Street cleanup today

Wednesday, May 26

The City of Blackwell will be hosting a Main Street cleanup today, May 26, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. to beautify the downtown area for Memorial Day weekend!Help make Blackwell shine this summer! Trash bags and gloves will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to BYOB (bring your... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 26

The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 31, 2019:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 31, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, June 1. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Monday, May 31, and will REOPEN... Read More.

Hermann To Lead Dalton State at NAIA Championship

Tuesday, May 25

Sydney Hermann, former Ponca City star and now in her sophomore season at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia, will help her team compete this week at the NAIA National Championship.Due to the COVID-19 situation in Michigan, the event was moved to Rose Creek Golf Club in Edmond. The... Read More.

PCPS Gets Instrument Donation

Tuesday, May 25

The Ponca City High School Instrumental Music Department recently received a donation from Acoustic Freight Train Instrument Donation Inc. (AFT-ID).Started by Danny DeVore and other members of the band Acoustic Freight Train, AFT-IFD is a 501© (3) non-profit organization who receives donated musical instruments from the public and awards... Read More.

PCPS Summer Feeding Program

Tuesday, May 25

Free meals will be available to children as part of the Summer Food Service Program for the Ponca City Public School district the rest of the week. Meals will be available to children ages 18 and under.Breakfast and lunch will be available at the same time from 11 a.m.... Read More.

City of Newkirk hiring reserve police officers

Tuesday, May 25

The City of Newkirk is looking to hire reserve police officers. Must be reserve or full-time certified through CLEET. Contact the Newkirk Police Department for more information at 580-362-2414.

U.S. 77 closed at railroad underpass due to semi accident

Monday, May 24

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop K announced Monday morning that anyone who travels on U.S. 77 southbound north of Ponca City can expect major delays for a single semi non-injury crash just to the North of Coleman Road.The accident occurred at the bridge where U.S. 77 goes underneath the railroad... Read More.

City of Ponca City searching for volunteers

Monday, May 24

The City of Ponca City has a number of advisory boards and commissions consisting of volunteers from within the community. All citizen advisory board meetings are open to the public. Advisory board applications are available in the City Manager’s Office, or you can apply online.They currently have 4 openings... Read More.