City commission approves no-kill resolution for Ponca City

On Monday night, the city commission of Ponca City unanimously approved a no-kill resolution for Ponca City by the end of 2025. The No-Kill 2025 movement by the Best Friends Animal Society has a goal to put an end to the killing of healthy animals in shelters...

Ponca City Board of Commissioners April 12 Regular Session

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 12, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.   Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, a Fair Housing Proclamation was presented by Mayor Nicholson to Development...

Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused in Oklahoma and Kansas

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday that they are aware of the FDA & CDC's recommendation to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and all of vaccine sites in Oklahoma will follow this guidance.This decision comes out of an abundance of caution after six cases of blood clot reactions have...
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OBI announces upcoming blood drive dates

Rise Up and Give! Donors Receive Choice of Colorful Spring T-shirt and Free Admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma Blood Institute and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum are encouraging donors to rise up and give blood this spring! Individuals aged sixteen and up are urged to give blood at one...

Mavs’ Softball drops two to 11th ranked Seminole

 SEMINOLE, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs dropped two conference games to 11th ranked Seminole Saturday afternoon.   The Mavs (18-14) are now 8-8 in conference play while Seminole (23-3) improved to 12-2 in conference.   In Game 1, the Mavs rallied from a 5-2 deficit scoring three runs...

Bryant Bailey homers twice in Mavs win at Rich Mountain

  MENA, Arkansas --The 15th ranked NOC Mavs split a conference twinbill with Rich Mountain (AR) Saturday in Mena, Arkansas.   Bryant Bailey homered in each game of the doubleheader.   The Mavs (24-12) are now 5-7 in conference while Rich Mountain (18-15) improved to 7-5.   In Game...
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Po-Hi announces top 20 of the 2021 class

Ponca City Senior High School is pleased to announce their Top 20 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. These are students who academically ranked within the top 20 of the Class of 2021. Students who have achieved the rank of Top 10 graduating earn the Valedictorian Commendation, and students who have achieved the rank of 11-20 earn the Salutatorian Commendation. 

Spring Cleanup this week in Ponca City

Spring Cleanup is this week for Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free.City Collections Crews will pick up any extra items placed in your regular pickup area EXCEPT the following: • Poisons,...

Weekend COVID-19 Update

The latest update from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that there are 9,952 active COVID-19 cases in the state. The death toll is at 6,669.Kay County has 117 active COVID-19 cases and has seen 125 virus-related deaths.The number of recoveries from COVID-19 is at 423,402 and the total of hospitalizations the state...
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Mavs’ Softball drops two at Eastern

WILBURTON, Oklahoma -- NOC dropped a pair of conference softball games at Eastern Tuesday afternoon in Wilburton 13-8 and 3-2.   The Mavs (18-12) dropped to 8-6 in conference while Eastern (13-15) improved to 6-6 in league play.   In Game 1, the Mavs built an early 2-0 lead but...