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Solid Waste Collection Routes Starting One Hour Early

Monday, June 20

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 am.This will go into effect on Monday June 20, 2022 and continue through September 2, 2022.Please make sure to have... Read More.

PCPS Registration for 2022-2023 YEAR

Monday, June 20

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1, 2022. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal... Read More.

Blackwell woman killed in accident Thursday morning

Monday, June 20

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Blackwell resident was killed today in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 10:51 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of S. 13th Street and west Hubbard Road, two miles south of Blackwell.Troopers report that Cynthia Cox, 56, died at the scene from massive... Read More.

One killed in accident Friday on Highway 11

Monday, June 20

A Bartlesville man was killed and a Ponca City man injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred today at 7:39 a.m. near the intersection of State Highway 11 and Waverly, three miles west of Kildare in Kay County.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that an unidentified male from Bartlesville, age... Read More.

15-Year-Old With BB Guns The Cause For Police Presence In AC Park

Friday, June 17

Ark City police were called to Paris Park Thursday afternoon for a report of a person with a rifle that was also wearing a gun in a holster.According to a news release from ACPD Chief Eric Burr, several officers arrived after 1 p.m. and contacted a 15-year-old Ark City... Read More.

Deputies Cleared In Death Of Barrow; Details Of April Shootout Released

Thursday, June 16

The shooting death of a 32-year-old Ark City woman by deputies with the Cowley County Sheriff's Office in April has been ruled lawful and justified, according to County Attorney Larry Schwartz Thursday morning.Andrea Barrow shot at three deputies and hospitalized two the afternoon of April 15 north of Winfield... Read More.

City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4

Wednesday, June 15

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m.The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on... Read More.

Cayson Badley Will Play in All-Star Game

Wednesday, June 15

Cayson Badley has accepted an invitation to play in the OFBCA All-State Game on July 29 at Oklahoma Baptist University. Coach Scott Harmon said, “Cayson started every high school football game he ever played in. His commitment to our program and work ethic are second to none. We are... Read More.

PCPS Reviews Safety Protocols

Wednesday, June 15

In light of the recent tragic events, Ponca City Superintendent Shelley Arrott reviewed safety protocols with board of education members Monday night during the monthly board meeting.“First and foremost, with the recent mass school shooting in Uvalde and the recent in-state shootings in Taft and Tulsa, security is on... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners meet in regular session on June 13

Wednesday, June 15

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 13. Vice Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Chapman and Scott were in attendance.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the character trait of Endurance was introduced... Read More.

City of Ponca City shares update on fuel prices

Wednesday, June 15

The electric grid relies heavily on natural gas for power generation. Compared to 2021, natural gas market prices were up 291 percent in May of 2022 and 248 percent in April of 2022. Some factors cited for the rise in natural gas prices include: unusually high temperatures in some... Read More.

Library will be updating software

Wednesday, June 15

Patrons will not be able to place holds online starting Thursday June 16th until the new system goes live at the Ponca City Library.On Monday June 20th we will be in the process of changing ILS systems. Due to that, patrons will only be able to checkout 4 items.The... Read More.