Ponca Post

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod today

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment guarantees... Read More.

City of Ponca City provides update on Broadband service

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The construction bid for Phase 4 and 5 has been awarded to Trans-Tel Central, LLC, headquartered in Norman, OK. They are in the process of setting up the offices and warehouse, and anticipate beginning the actual construction process on 4/25/22. Phase 4 and 5 consist of all homes and businesses on the East side of... Read More.

Perry Chamber of Commerce seeking leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Perry Chamber of Commerce is seeking a talented, passionate, leader to serve in the role of Chief Executive Officer. The mission of the Perry Chamber is to support, advocate and provide networking opportunities for individuals and businesses in the communities we serve. The city of Perry is the largest town in Noble County. Perry... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming up on Saturday

Tuesday, April 19 by Lyman James

This upcoming Saturday, April 23, is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This is your chance to bring in those unwanted items you may have around your home or garage that you may not know how to safely dispose of. The Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery is partnering with the City of Ponca City for this... Read More.

Rep. Ken Luttrell files for re-election

Tuesday, April 19 by Lyman James

Rep. Ken Luttrell made the announcement recently that he is filing for re-election of the State Representative for District 37. The following is what Luttrell said in a Facebook post Saturday, April 16: “I filed this week to continue serving the citizens of Kay and Osage counties as your State Representative. It is a privilege... Read More.

Applications being accepted for NOC Lady Mavs girls’ summer basketball camps

Monday, April 18 by Lyman James

Applications are now being accepted for the Lady Mavs girls’ summer basketball camps at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, according to Coach Greg Krause, camp director. “Summer is the best time to work on individual skills and fundamentals,” he advises. “Basketball teaches the value of improving as an individual, as well as committing to what’s best... Read More.

Woman identified in Cowley County shooting

Monday, April 18 by Lyman James

COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has identified the woman killed in the officer-involved shooting in Cowley County as Andrea C. Barrow, 32, of Arkansas City, Kansas. The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has one sheriff’s deputy still recovering from injuries at Wesley Medical Center as of Saturday. He is now in... Read More.

Two killed in accident on I-35 near Billings Saturday night

Monday, April 18 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that two people were killed in an accident Saturday night on Interstate 35 near Billings in Noble County. Sources such as News on 6 in Tulsa state that the accident happened just after 5:30 p.m. A Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on I-35 before losing control and leaving the roadway to... Read More.

City of Ponca City observing Good Friday today

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY today, which is Friday the 15th: • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday April 15, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 18. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Friday, April 15, OPEN Saturday, April 16, CLOSE Sunday, April 17,... Read More.

Former Kay County Corrections officer convicted of facilitating white supremacist assault on Black inmates

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

A former Kay County Corrections Officer is convicted of facilitating white supremacist assault on Black inmates. The following is from the United States Dept. Of Justice: “The evidence and testimony revealed that, on May 18, 2017, while Ware served as the Lieutenant of the KCDC, he ordered lower-ranking corrections officers to move two Black pretrial... Read More.

BOE Approves HALO Smart Sensors

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education recently approved an agreement with Johnson Controls for HALO Smart Sensors to be installed at Po-Hi and West Middle School. The sensors detect vape use as well as noise detection. Adam Leaming, Director of Operations for Ponca City Public Schools, said the district is purchasing 22 sensors. “These all-in-one... Read More.

Two suspects involved in Sunday shooting facing charges

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

*UPDATE* On Sunday, April 10 at approximately 4:54 p.m., officers responded to 350 S. Birch in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Shawn Wood, 29 year old W/M, inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Wood was transported to Alliance Health in Ponca City. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.... Read More.