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NOC Regents Discuss Soccer at Enid Campus

Friday, April 21

Northern Oklahoma College regents heard a presentation on the possibility of adding soccer or moving soccer to the NOC Enid Campus from NOC Tonkawa. Athletic Director Alan Foster presented a power point with pros and cons for either adding the program or moving the existing program from Tonkawa. The... Read More.

Landfill Dumping Guidelines for Ponca’s Spring Cleanup

Friday, April 21

Important Info from the City of Ponca CityCitizens must show a current PCUA (Ponca City Utility Authority) Utility Bill with trash service. The address on the PCUA bill and their driver’s license must match. To discourage unauthorized commercial dumping, vehicles larger than a pickup or trailer will be... Read More.

City of Ponca City Announces New Weather Alert System

Wednesday, April 19

If you have a cell phone, landline phone or email address, you will now be able to enroll for a new alerting system in Ponca City. Developed by Inspiron Logistics, WENS Notification System can provide emergency weather alerts, local utility outages and other unexpected events to all Ponca City... Read More.

Bob Hurley’s Cash Cow – Enter Here!

Monday, April 10

The Bob Hurley Cash Cow is back on 1047 The Bull and WBBZ every workday! Listen for your chance to win $1,000, FOUR times every workday! Just listen for the special keyword at select contest times, then enter it here for a chance to win. The Bob Hurley... Read More.

Ponca City PD Updates Sunday Shooting on City’s North Side

Monday, April 10

The Ponca City Police Department was notified of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday, April 9th, shortly before noon. PCFD Paramedics and medical staff also responded to the scene and determined the victim, 23 year old Cesar Lopez, was deceased. Ponca City Police Department Detectives were called out to... Read More.

Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

Monday, April 10

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned... Read More.

NOC inducts three into Distinguished Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 4

Northern Oklahoma College inducted Dr. Jim Appleman, Jeff Medders, and Willie Street MPAS, PA-C into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on Saturday. Appleman, Class of 1975, Medders, Class of 1981, and Street, Class of 1982, were inducted during the Alumni & Friends Reunion at the Renfro Center. ... Read More.

Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

Monday, April 3

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide... Read More.

Noon Lions Stride Walk for Diabetes Awareness

Thursday, March 30

On Sunday, April 2nd, at 2pm, Ponca City Noon Lions will be doing a Strides Walk to help raise awareness for juvenile diabetes. Their goal is to not only raise awareness but to raise enough money to send 3 children to Camp Endres Junior in Davis, Oklahoma. This camp... Read More.

Garfield Kindergarten Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

Wednesday, March 29

Darcey Austin, kindergarten teacher at Garfield Elementary, was named the 2024 Ponca City Teacher of the Year during a celebration on Tuesday night at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Other finalists included Jill Klein from Ponca City High School and Jeremiah Belt from West Middle School. “I would like... Read More.

Kansas Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Oklahoma Highway Patrol Shootout

Friday, March 24

A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.Earlier this afternoon, Wellington's Impact Bank had a robbery occur, closing down their lobby. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown if this suspect is the shootout victim.Trooper Foster with the OHP said... Read More.

Cowley College Volleyball Program to Host Summer Camps & Clinics

Tuesday, March 21

The nationally ranked Cowley College volleyball team will host several camps and clinics over late spring and summer in 2023. These include a setter/hitter camp on April 1, a setting/passing/serving camp July 27, a pin/middle hitter camp July 28, a high school camp July 29, a college ID/elite high school... Read More.