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Ben & Jerry to Speak at OSU Thursday

The ice cream guys, Ben and Jerry, are coming to Oklahoma State University this Thursday for a presentation, Q&A, and of course, free ice cream.  Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were invited by the Oklahoma State Speakers Board.  OSU Management professor Jennifer Coonce will moderate the Q&A session.The event... Read More.

Ponca Schools Recognize Employees of the Month and Friend of Education

The November Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented Monday night during the monthly board of education meeting. Pictured, from left, John Diaz, computer technician, Support Employee of the Month; Julia Higgins, West Middle School, Certified Employee of the Month; and Terron Liles, supporter of... Read More.

Portion of State Highway 51 Named after T. Boone Pickens

A portion of State Highway 51 in Stillwater has officially been renamed in honor of the late T. Boone Pickens, prominent OSU philanthropist, alumnus and business man.  The section of roadway, running from the intersection of Country Club Road and extending west to the intersection of Karsten Creek Road... Read More.
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Ribbon Cutting for Grand Mental Health on Thursday

The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Grand Mental Health located at 407 W. South Avenue. Cutting the Ribbon is Larry Smith along with his team. Grand Mental Health has made a huge investment in Ponca City. They took the American Legion Building on South Avenue and totally... Read More.

High School Football Playoffs Include 5 Area Teams

The 9-1 Tonkawa Buccaneers, the #2 seed in District A-5, open at home against the Mounds Golden Eagles. Mounds finished the regular season at 5-5 and come into the game as the #4 seed in their district. That game can be heard on 1047 The Bull with the pla-by-play... Read More.
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Veteran’s Day Parades & Community Bean Feeds Friday

Many local Veteran’s Day events will be held tomorrow as we honor the many who have served. That includes Blackwell’s Veteran’s Day Parade tomorrow at 11, followed by a free community bean feed at VFW Post 28-55 at 1006 West Ferguson.Parade line-up will start at 10:30 at Main &... Read More.

Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public... Read More.

Cardinals Acquire Jose Fermin from Cleveland

ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 9, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have acquired minor league infielder Jose Fermín (fair-MEAN) from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations and selected his contract to the 40-player roster.Fermín, 23, batted .215/.336/.322 (58-270) with six home runs, 11 doubles, and... Read More.
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Giant Leg Lamp, PYE, United Way – Kinsey Wright’s Good News!

Want to hear the conversation?  Click below!On Wednesday's Morning Buzz on WBBZ, Kinsey Wright, our Fun & Game Director, talked about the youth impact on the election plus...Giant Leg Lamp and festival of lights in Chickasha (Yep...it's a MAJOR award! Ponca Young Employees (PYE) Holiday Potluck Dinner at... Read More.

Alabama Co-Founder Jeff Cook Passes Away at 73

Nashville, Tenn. (November 8, 2022) — Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame,  Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson's Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully yesterday, November 7, with his... Read More.
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