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COVID-19 Recovery Program accepting rental and utility assistance applications

Tuesday, March 30

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians shared information Tuesday morning that the COVID-19 Recovery Program is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance.Rental assistance is available up to $600 and utility assistance is available up to $200. This assistance is available only one-time per household. Isolation assistance is still... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office warns public of new money scam

Tuesday, March 30

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is reporting a new scam going around.The latest in scams is now someone will call you and say that they have mistakenly sent you money thru a payment app on your phone. They will ask you to send it back to them. It is... Read More.

Delaney Reimer receives Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship

Tuesday, March 30

Delaney Reimer is the recipient of the Northern Oklahoma College Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship recipient for the 2021-2022 academic year. Reimer is a freshman Health, Physical Education and Recreation major from Sentinel, Oklahoma. The Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established by Leo’s wife Pat, and through the generous support of... Read More.

Willie Spears speaks to NOC Tonkawa, NOC Enid students

Tuesday, March 30

Author and motivational speaker Willie Spears spoke to Northern Oklahoma College students at both Enid and Tonkawa on Wednesday. Spears had a simple message to NOC students by using NOC as an acronym for “Navigating Obstacle Courses.” He explained that obstacles are part of life and have to be navigated. ... Read More.

Pickens Museum Opens Exhibit at NOC of “Quest Eternal” by Sculptor Donald De Lue

Tuesday, March 30

Ask any Ponca City resident the name of the sculptor who created the Pioneer Woman statue and he or she will probably answer Bryant Baker says Hugh Pickens, Executive Director of Pickens Museum. “However, Bryant Baker did not create the Pioneer Woman single-handedly. Actually, Baker led a team of sculptors... Read More.

Ponca City High School’s BPA Chapter Earns Top State Awards and Ticket to Nationals

Monday, March 29

Ponca City High School´s BPA (Business Professionals of America) Chapter competed in the State Leadership Conference held on March 9 and 10, 2021. The Broadcast News Production Team composed of members Kaylee Wimberley (Senior, Chapter President), Brady Ladner (Senior), Ethan Meyer (Sophomore, Chapter Historian), and Haley Mills (Sophomore) placed... Read More.

Construction begins April 5 on Prospect Ave.

Monday, March 29

A-Tech Paving of Oklahoma City has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct pavement on Prospect Avenue from 14th Street to 350 feet west.Phase One of the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 5, 2021. During Phase One, the westbound lanes of Prospect... Read More.

All Oklahomans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, March 29

As of today, March 29, all Oklahomans ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The Kay County Health Department has appointments on the portal for today and the rest of this week. Please register and schedule online at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.Also, Cimarron Transit is providing free... Read More.

High fire danger and gusty winds likely for Monday

Monday, March 29

The National Weather Service has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a Red Flag Warning that goes from 11 a.m. Monday morning until 8 p.m. Monday evening.All counties included in NWS Norman's Red Flag Warning are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills,... Read More.

Two accidents occur Saturday in Noble County

Monday, March 29

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that two accidents happened Saturday in Noble County. Details on the accidents are listed below. ACCIDENT NEAR PERRYA personal injury collision occurred at 6:10 p.m. Saturday evening on County Road 80, one mile west of Perry in Noble County.Doyle Lancaster, 82, of Orlando, Ok. was... Read More.

Two killed in Cowley County accident

Friday, March 26

On March 26, 2021, the Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one car accident on K-15 Highway near 232nd Rd South of Dexter, KS.The black Chevy Tahoe was traveling northbound when it left the roadway and rolled, coming to rest in the east ditch. The Driver, identified... Read More.

Union School Teacher Rachel Berger is February Golden Apple Award Winner

Friday, March 26

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for February is Rachel Berger, second grade teacher at Union Elementary School. The award includes an apple trophy and $200 for the purchase of classroom supplies. The generous contributing sponsors are... Read More.