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Ponca City Board of Commission meeting held Monday

Wednesday, May 11

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 9, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were present.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation...

Kay County Sheriff’s Office deputies help search for body in Arkansas River

Wednesday, May 11

On Monday afternoon, Kay County dispatchers received a call from KS Law Enforcement officials stating that they had gotten a report of a body in the Arkansas river on the Kansas side headed downstream rapidly because of the high water conditions.Kay County dispatch notified our staff of the situation...

Estes Votes Against Additional Military And Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine

Wednesday, May 11

Republican Rep. Ron Estes, who represents Cowley County and much of south central Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted against the latest weapons and support bill for Ukraine Tuesday.Estes joined just 57 others in Congress to vote against the $40 billion aid package. The final tally in...

Southwestern College Announces Its ‘Masterbuilders’ For 2021-22

Wednesday, May 11

Masterbuilders for the 2021-2022 academic year at Southwestern College in Winfield were named during Honors Convocation recently, according to a news release from SC Tuesday.The honor of Masterbuilder is given to graduating seniors who best typify the spirit of Southwestern, the college said.The Student Government Association initiates the process...

Nine Ponca City High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival

Wednesday, May 11

Nine Ponca City High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival for vocal music on April 22 at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. These students earned Superior ratings at the district level to advance to the state level.Terryn Goddard (ninth grade) sang “Vienna, City of Dreams”...

PCPS Board of Education recognizes retirees

Wednesday, May 11

The Ponca City Board of Education recognized all district employees who have been retired since Nov. 2021 at the monthly board meeting Monday night. Each employee was presented with a token of the district’s appreciation for all their years of service.Administrators retiring included Carla Fry, principal of Trout Elementary,...

Kristi Hayes named the new Ponca City Board of Education Clerk and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Wednesday, May 11

Kristi Hayes, Public Information Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools, has been named the new Ponca City Board of Education Clerk and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent beginning July 1, 2022. In addition, she will continue to serve the district as Public Information Coordinator.Kristi spent 25 years in journalism...

BREAKING: Individuals Found At Gasino With Gunshot Wounds Identified

Tuesday, May 10

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the four individuals who were found with gunshot wounds at the 7 Clans Gasino north of Newkirk early in the morning on May 3. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office Tuesday...

Cowley College Machine Tool Students Tour Galaxy Technologies In Winfield

Tuesday, May 10

The Cowley College Machine Tool Technology class from the Sumner Campus in Wellington was on-site at Galaxy Technologies in Winfield Monday.According to a news release from Cowley, Daniel Brooks, Cowley College Career and Technical Education instructor, brought five of his students to learn more about Galaxy’s machining and tooling...

Junebug Jog Adds Cycling For 33rd Year

Tuesday, May 10

Registration is open for the Winfield community’s 33rd Annual Junebug Jog events on Saturday, June 11, hosted by William Newton Hospital, Winfield Recreation Commission, and Walnut Valley Outpost.“Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and active lifestyles for people of all ages in Winfield and the surrounding communities,” William...

Areas of Kaw Lake closed due to flooding

Tuesday, May 10

As of Monday, May 9, the following areas are closed at Kaw Lake due to flooding: Osage Cove low water ramp Sandy Beach swim area Mcfadden Cove courtesy dock Mcfadden Cove Day Use area Coon Creek boat ramp and sites 34 - 40 Sarge Creek courtesy dock and sites...

School Board to Recognize Retired Employees

Monday, May 9

The Ponca City Board of Education will recognize all district employees who have been retired since Nov. 2021 at the monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. Each employee will be presented with a token of the district’s appreciation for all their years of service.Administrators retiring include Carla Fry,...