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Standoff Ends with One Arrested; Information Needed

Tuesday, August 1

PONCA CITY-A dramatic and tense situation came to an end when law enforcement authorities successfully apprehended 30-year-old fugitive Jalen Anthony Michael Kemble. The capture took place after a nerve-wracking 90-minute standoff on Oklahoma Avenue between Oak and Elm Streets.The manhunt for Kemble began over the weekend. He had a... Read More.

Structure Fire Results in one Deceased, Investigation Opened

Monday, July 31

PONCA CITY-On July 31st, at 3:32 am the Ponca City 911 Center received a call of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. Maple Avenue. Ponca City Fire units and Ponca City Police units responded. At 3:42 am the Fire Department reported finding a person deceased in... Read More.

Police Update on Anthony Leclair

Wednesday, July 26

On July 20th we sought the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Anthony B. Leclair. Leclair was wanted on several outstanding felony warrants, had previously escaped custody, and Police needed to speak with him about possible involvement in a recent homicide investigation. On July 26th, LeClair was located by Ponca City Police... Read More.

Financial Health Lunch and Learn with the Chamber!

Thursday, July 20

Join the Ponca city Chamber of Commerce at Pioneer Technology Center on Monday, July 24, from 11:30 am to 1 pm for a Lunch and Learn event hosted by the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. The focus of the event will be on building financial health, with Amit Bansal,... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society $10 Adoption Month

Thursday, July 20

During the entire month of July, the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is running a special promotion, generously made possible by the BISSELL Pet Foundation and MetLife Pet Insurance. As part of their National "Empty the Shelters" adoption event, the adoption price for all adult animals at the shelter has... Read More.

360 Turf & Outdoor Equipment is Chamber’s Business Partner of the Month

Wednesday, July 19

Congratulations to Aaron and Amie Hindman 360 Turf and Outdoor Equipment, named by the Ponca City Business Council as the July Chamber Business Partner of the month. 306 Turf and Outdoor Equipment is authorized to sell and service Hustler, Toro & Husqvarna Equipment, and is located three easy miles... Read More.

Recognize This Man? Contact Ponca City PD

Wednesday, July 19

UPDATE: ****************** Subject has been identified. *********************************************************************************The Ponca City Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify this man. If you recognize the subject, please contact the Ponce City Police Department at 580-767-0370 or Crime Stoppers at 580-762-5100.

Comedian Tavin Dillard RETURNS to the Kay County Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 18

Due to overwhelming demand from the community, the Newkirk Arts Council is thrilled to announce that comedian Tavin Dillard will be on stage at the Kay County Amphitheater on Saturday, July 22 at 8:30 pm.Tavin Dillard is a renowned comedian who gained popularity by creating hilarious comedy videos on... Read More.

NOC Finishes Renovations on PTEC Building- Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for tomorrow!

Tuesday, July 18

Northern Oklahoma College, the premier educational institution in North Central Oklahoma, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the renovations to the Process Technology (PTEC) building at its Tonkawa campus. They are delighted to invite the public to join in celebrating this momentous occasion at the ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House for New Ponca City Police Station

Tuesday, July 18

The City of Ponca City and the Ponca City Police Department will have a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new Ponca City Police Station, on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Open... Read More.

Master Gardener Class Offered this Fall in Ponca City

Monday, July 17

Do you have the opposite of a green thumb? Do houseplants audibly screams when you enter the room? Well Kay County OSU Extension may have the class and organization for you! Become an OSU Master Gardener by attending 11 once a week classes by professors, and state specialist from... Read More.

Police Announce Child Abuse Arrest in Ponca

Monday, July 17

From the Ponca City Police Department On July 14th, at 11:49 am. Alliance Medical staff reported that a 2-month-old had been brought in by ambulance with a suspicious head injury and was transported to OU Children’s Hospital where the child was immediately sent to surgery. Ponca City Detectives were dispatched to... Read More.