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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...

Kaw City Fire Department Receives $11,000 Kaw Gaming Donation

Friday, February 1

The Kaw City Fire Department was the recipient on Jan. 22 of a check in the amount of $11,064.73 by Kaw Gaming, Inc. at SouthWind Casino.Fire chief Steven Long said that the new funds will be used to purchase bunker sets for the Kaw City FD. Long said that...

Ponca City Library Announces Computer Classes Schedule

Friday, February 1

The Ponca City Library will be offering computer classes starting Monday, Feb. 4 and will continue through March 11. Classes will take place each Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.During these times, computer center will be closed to the general public. You can register for classes at...

Filing To Open Monday For Tonkawa City Council Positions

Friday, February 1

Two of the three incumbents in the Tonkawa city elections this year have previously announced that they will be seeking re-election. The annual city election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2. Filings for the election will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 4-6, at the county...

PCPS Elementary Schools Celebrate 100 Days of School

Thursday, January 31

Elementary schools in the Ponca City Public School district celebrated the 100th day of school, which was January 31, 2019. Washington Prekindergarten students are shown making the number 100, and the staff from Trout has really aged! They greeted children as 100 year old teachers.