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Stillwater woman killed in Wednesday morning accident

Thursday, March 3 by Lyman James

A Stillwater woman is dead after a crash in Payne County Wednesday morning, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.Medical examiners said Valeria Sue Crawford, 42, of Stillwater, died at the scene of the crash from head injuries.According to the OHP report, the crash occurred on Jardot Road just south of Airport Road in Payne...

Reward offered by OSBI following February 2020 double homicide in Red Rock

Thursday, March 3 by Lyman James

After a two-year investigation, the person found dead inside a burning home in Red Rock has now been identified, along with a second victim.According to KWTV, OSBI stated that Bobby and Ruby "Fey" Ratliff were married and had lived in that home for more than 30-years. Investigators say the two were shot before someone...

Po-Hi releases first semester honor roll

Wednesday, March 2 by Lyman James

The first semester honor roll has been announced for students attending Ponca City High School.Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll earned a 4.0 (or above) grade average in all subjects, with no incomplete grades. Students include Manuel Jesus Amaya-Medellin, Katelyn Paige Ancona, Torrance Blake Bales, Landry Ann Baur, Emma Leigh Bickford, Rheagan Elizabeth...

Shamrock Run-March 26th

Wednesday, March 2 by Lyman James

Get signed up for the Shamrock Run-March 26th at 8:00am!Participant will receive a t shirt if registered by March 12th!Register at

Crews assist with fires across Kay County Tuesday

Wednesday, March 2 by Lyman James

Officials report that three fires burned across Kay County Tuesday. Ponca City assisted Ranch Drive with a Blaze. Ranch Drive also worked a second blaze with McCord and Newkirk assisted Blackwell with a fire. Dry conditions are forecasted for the rest of the week.According to the Oklahoma Forestry Department, humidity is lower than 25%,...

Blackwell City Hall will be dropoff location for new and gently used softball equipment in March

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

Blackwell City Hall will be a dropoff location for new and gently used softball equipment (helmets, pads, bats, gloves, etc) through the month of March.The drop off is downstairs near the utility counter. City Hall is open 8 am...

Crews respond to fire southwest of Kildare on Monday

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

Local Crews were on the scene of a fire on Monday. Kildare Fire Department reports that a fire on Coleman Road southwest of Kildare that burned forty acres of grass and two structures started because of someone burning trash. Ponca City, River Rd., Newkirk, Kaw City and Ranch Dr. Fire Departments all assisted.Images posted...

Short Term Rental Homes Subject To Ponca City Hotel Excise Tax

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

City Code 4-3-1 allows the City of Ponca City to collect the Ponca City Hotel Excise Tax of 8% from many different forms of lodging in Ponca City. Short term rentals, such as those provided by Airbnb and Vrbo are also subject to the hotel excise tax,...

Po-Hi Girls Bowling Team wins State Championship

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Girls Bowling Team won the State Championship over the weekend in Stillwater!The Lady Cats are coached by Jessica Hamlin, who is a Class of 2020-21 graduate. Team members are posted below: Porscha Kreger, Sophomore Mallory Riley, Senior Madi Jernigan, Senior Sanaya Rabb, Sophomore Kimberlyn Hamlin, Sophomore Assistant coach Angela Hamlin Elizabeth...

Local wrestling teams perform at the OSSAA State Wrestling Tournament

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Wildcats Wrestling Team place 8th in Class 6A in the tournament. This includes Christopher Kiser becoming a state champion at 106 lbs. Other wildcats placing include Cameron Kiser at 120lbs taking 3rd place and Gabriel Roland finished 4th place at 182lbs.For Class 3A, Blackwell's Wrestling Team finished in 2nd place right...

One person injured in accident on 5th Street

Thursday, February 24 by Lyman James

One juvenile was injured following a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 12:16 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of 5th and Bradley in Ponca City.According to Ponca City police, the juvenile was driving a pickup south on 5th Street, lost control and rolled multiple times, landing on its top near the intersection of Windsor Road.Police...

Distance Learning Day on Friday for PCPS

Thursday, February 24 by Lyman James

PCPS school sites will be closed Friday, Feb. 25, due to poor road conditions. However, Friday, 2/25, WILL be a Distance Learning Day to count toward the state required instructional hours.Teachers will post assignments on Google Classroom beginning at...