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Hearing For Two Former Kay County Commissioners Pushed To March In Stillwater

Wednesday, February 6

Former Kay Counties commissioners Tyson Rowe and Dee Schieber were originally scheduled for a hearing in the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater on Tuesday. However, the hearing has been delayed until March 5. The former commissioners are now facing several charges regarding the mishandling or embezzlement of taxpayer dollars.Rowe...

Holiday Match Campaign Raises $2.4 Million To Battle Hunger

Wednesday, February 6

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Feb. 6, 2019 - The holiday season brought about another round of generous giving during the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Holiday Match Campaign. The drive raised more than $2.4 million thanks to Oklahomans and campaign partnersAPMEX.com, the Cresap Family Foundation and Chesapeake Energy Corporation.

Family Of Sexual Assault Victim Files Lawsuit Against Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, February 6

A lawsuit that has been filed against Ponca City Public Schools claims violations of Title IX after the school district allegedly failed to investigate complaints of sexual assault that took place on a school field trip.According to KFOR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City, Attorney Paige Lee is representing...

Settlement Reached In 2017 Sonic Drive-In Data Breach

Tuesday, February 5

A settlement has recently been reached with Sonic Drive-In in a class action lawsuit asserting claims against several Sonic entities relating to a data breach arising out of a third-party cyber attack in 2017 that targeted the point of sale systems of Sonic Drive-In locations in an effort to...

Ponca City Police Department Appoints Evans To Deputy Chief

Tuesday, February 5

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Ponca City Police Department recognized the recent appointment of Richard Evans to Deputy Chief of Police with a badge pinning ceremony. Richard was appointed by Chief Don Bohon to Deputy Chief on January 5, 2019.Richard is a lifelong resident of Ponca City. Richard worked...

Kay County Homestead Exemption Meetings Scheduled In February

Tuesday, February 5

Kay County Assessor Susan Keen and staff will meet with taxpayers for filing new 2019 Homestead Exemption and listing of personal property staring on Tuesday, February 5 in cities and towns within the county. The schedule listed shows the dates and locations as to where the Assessor's staff will...

Ponca City Police Department Deploys Body Cameras To Patrol And School Resource Officers

Tuesday, February 5

The Ponca City Police Department recently deployed body cameras to all of their patrol and school resource officers recently. These body cameras were the culmination of several years of research and discussions. During the last year, a couple of different cameras were tried out by officers. Officers and Police...

Garfield Students Visit Phillips 66

Monday, February 4

Students at Garfield Elementary got the chance to visit Phillips 66 and eat lunch as an attendant incentive. Students can be seen in the given image enjoying a delicious lunch.

South Avenue tunnel to be closed Tuesday for construction

Monday, February 4

The City of Ponca City announced Monday that on Tuesday, February 5, the underpass on South Avenue between 1st Street and Pine Street will be closed during the day for asphalt repairs. The road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. when the construction is scheduled to...

Cimarron Transit Holds Public Forum Seeking Feedback

Monday, February 4

The Cimarron Public Transit System held a public forum Thursday as they were seeking for public input. A few of the services' customers and State Rep. Ken Luttrell attended the meeting to share their thoughts about the transportation service.No big complaints were said from customers, but one suggested idea was...

TSET Approves $20,000 Grant For Tonkawa Schools

Friday, February 1

The TSET Board of Directors have approved incentive grants for schools that have passed policies to help students learn healthy habits early and promote health for students, teachers and staff through the TSET Healthy Incentive Program.Tonkawa Public Schools was awarded $20,000. TSET funds were awarded to 21 school districts...

Fundraising Continues For Ponca City Humane Society

Friday, February 1

With work being divided to different people, the task at hand seems small. Raising $1.4 million to expand and renovate the existing Ponca City Humane Society is a big task with much work already accomplished. Over $1 million of the campaign goal is either on deposit or pledged to...