Ponca Post

Newkirk citizens can shoot off fireworks at the country club this year

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Citizens of Newkirk will be allowed to shoot off fireworks at the Newkirk Country Club this year beginning Friday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 4th in the area on the east side of the Entrance Road near the softball field to the boxcar area.There will be no shooting of fireworks at the shelter houses... Read More.

Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS... Read More.

More Ponca City residents can sign up for broadband

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Customers residing INSIDE the red lines on this map can come into Utility Billing (located at City Hall, 516 E Grand Ave) any weekday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to sign up. Ponca City Broadband does not require a contract, just the same utility services agreement used for Electric and Water. Once the... Read More.

Two Blackwell residents involved in accident near Vinita

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Two Blackwell residents were involved in a four-vehicle accident that took one life at 9:54 a.m. Friday morning east of Vinita in Craig County. The accident happened at the Highway 60 and Highway 82 junction.Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Robert Noblett, 82, of Blackwell was driving a 2018 GMC Acadia and had one passenger,... Read More.

Morrison teen killed in accident Friday night near Perry

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

A two-vehicle collision that occurred after 11 p.m. Friday night resulted in one fatality.According to the Stillwater News, the accident happened 6 miles east of Perry on Highway 64 and involved a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and a 2020 Ford Mustang.The Sonata only had one driver listed as their name was withheld due to next... Read More.

Unauthorized third party gains access to OMDA employees’ emails

Friday, June 25 by Lyman James

Otoe-Missouria Development Authority (“OMDA”) recently learned that an unauthorized third party gained access to a few OMDA employees’ email accounts and used the accounts to send phishing emails to certain recipients.OMDA takes the security of individuals’ personal information very seriously and apologizes for any inconvenience or concern this incident might cause. Additional information is... Read More.

Ponca City woman to appear in court for Child Strangulation Case

Friday, June 25 by Lyman James

A Ponca City woman is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court for a Child Strangulation Case.Ashley Nichole Evans, 20, faces one felony charge of child abuse by strangulation. According to Ponca City Police, Evans is accused of strangling a juvenile male that tried to break up an argument.The... Read More.

Heat Advisory For Northern Oklahoma Thursday

Thursday, June 24 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for much of northern Oklahoma that's in effect from Noon until 7 p.m. this evening.The counties included are Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Major, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan and Payne. As for counties in the NWS Tulsa office area, this includes Osage, Washington, Nowata,... Read More.

City of Tonkawa surveying for water improvement

Thursday, June 24 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa has teamed up with the Indian Health Service's to improve the water system. Over the next few days individuals authorized by the City or City employees will be canvasing the neighborhoods with the survey below. It should only take a moment of your time. Thank you in advance for your... Read More.

Washington Playground and Parking Lot Project

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates in the amount of $128,855.00 for the playground and staff parking lot projects at the Washington Pre-K Center, located at 1615 North Seventh Street. Evans and Associates was the low bidder on the project.Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for... Read More.

Amtrak recently releases plan to grow rail service

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Amtrak recently released the AMTRACK CONNECTS US plan to grow rail service across America and add 160 additional communities nationwide to its rail network..This 2035 Vision identifies expansion and enhancement of corridor routes. One route including a connection between Oklahoma City and Newton, KS. Oklahoma City already has an Amtrak route connecting towards... Read More.

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert Teresa Rule told the... Read More.