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Family Of Sexual Assault Victim Files Lawsuit Against Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, February 6 by Lyman James

A lawsuit that has been filed against Ponca City Public Schools claims violations of Title IX after the school district allegedly failed to investigate complaints of sexual assault that took place on a school field trip.According to KFOR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Oklahoma City, Attorney Paige Lee is representing the now high school sophomore...

Settlement Reached In 2017 Sonic Drive-In Data Breach

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

A settlement has recently been reached with Sonic Drive-In in a class action lawsuit asserting claims against several Sonic entities relating to a data breach arising out of a third-party cyber attack in 2017 that targeted the point of sale systems of Sonic Drive-In locations in an effort to steal customer payment card information...

Ponca City Police Department Appoints Evans To Deputy Chief

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Ponca City Police Department recognized the recent appointment of Richard Evans to Deputy Chief of Police with a badge pinning ceremony. Richard was appointed by Chief Don Bohon to Deputy Chief on January 5, 2019.Richard is a lifelong resident of Ponca City. Richard worked at Conoco for 8 years...

Kay County Homestead Exemption Meetings Scheduled In February

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

Kay County Assessor Susan Keen and staff will meet with taxpayers for filing new 2019 Homestead Exemption and listing of personal property staring on Tuesday, February 5 in cities and towns within the county. The schedule listed shows the dates and locations as to where the Assessor's staff will be. All application deadlines are...

Ponca City Police Department Deploys Body Cameras To Patrol And School Resource Officers

Tuesday, February 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department recently deployed body cameras to all of their patrol and school resource officers recently. These body cameras were the culmination of several years of research and discussions. During the last year, a couple of different cameras were tried out by officers. Officers and Police Administration ultimately selected the Axon...

Garfield Students Visit Phillips 66

Monday, February 4 by Lyman James

Students at Garfield Elementary got the chance to visit Phillips 66 and eat lunch as an attendant incentive. Students can be seen in the given image enjoying a delicious lunch.

South Avenue tunnel to be closed Tuesday for construction

Monday, February 4 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced Monday that on Tuesday, February 5, the underpass on South Avenue between 1st Street and Pine Street will be closed during the day for asphalt repairs. The road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. when the construction is scheduled to be complete.During repairs, traffic will...

Cimarron Transit Holds Public Forum Seeking Feedback

Monday, February 4 by Lyman James

The Cimarron Public Transit System held a public forum Thursday as they were seeking for public input. A few of the services' customers and State Rep. Ken Luttrell attended the meeting to share their thoughts about the transportation service.No big complaints were said from customers, but one suggested idea was to make the service offer...

TSET Approves $20,000 Grant For Tonkawa Schools

Friday, February 1 by Lyman James

The TSET Board of Directors have approved incentive grants for schools that have passed policies to help students learn healthy habits early and promote health for students, teachers and staff through the TSET Healthy Incentive Program.Tonkawa Public Schools was awarded $20,000. TSET funds were awarded to 21 school districts and 2 school sites as...

Fundraising Continues For Ponca City Humane Society

Friday, February 1 by Lyman James

With work being divided to different people, the task at hand seems small. Raising $1.4 million to expand and renovate the existing Ponca City Humane Society is a big task with much work already accomplished. Over $1 million of the campaign goal is either on deposit or pledged to complete the mission. PCHuS Board...

Kaw City Fire Department Receives $11,000 Kaw Gaming Donation

Friday, February 1 by Lyman James

The Kaw City Fire Department was the recipient on Jan. 22 of a check in the amount of $11,064.73 by Kaw Gaming, Inc. at SouthWind Casino.Fire chief Steven Long said that the new funds will be used to purchase bunker sets for the Kaw City FD. Long said that bunker, or any personal protective...

Ponca City Library Announces Computer Classes Schedule

Friday, February 1 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Library will be offering computer classes starting Monday, Feb. 4 and will continue through March 11. Classes will take place each Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.During these times, computer center will be closed to the general public. You can register for classes at the Ponca City Library reference...