Ponca Post

Rock & Brews Casino Braman Presents STARSHIP feat. Mickey Thomas on August 19th

Wednesday, August 9 by Lyman James

Get ready to groove and rock the night away as the highly anticipated free concert with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas takes center stage on August 19th at Rock & Brews Casino Braman! This electrifying musical event promises an unforgettable night of music, fun, and camaraderie, all set against the backdrop of a starlit sky.This... Read More.

Gary Allan with Special Guest LOCASH on September 15th

Wednesday, August 9 by Lyman James

Gary Allan and LOCASH are coming to 7 Clans First Council Casino on September 15th!At the ripe age of 12, Gary Allan ventured into the honkytonk circuit in his native Southern California. Within the hazy confines of smoky, sweaty bars, he honed his musical craft alongside his father's band. This early exposure inspired Allan... Read More.

NOC Nursing Graduates Achieved 100% Nursing Exam Pass Rate

Tuesday, August 8 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College 2023 nursing graduates achieved 100% first time pass rate on the national registered nurse licensure exam. On April 1, 2023, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing launched the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination, an enhanced version of its predecessor, the NCLEX. NOC graduates performed ahead of state and national averages... Read More.

Shelby Black Added to Lady Mavs’ Basketball Staff

Tuesday, August 8 by Lyman James

NOC Tonkawa named Shelby Black as the assistant women's basketball coach this week. Black is a recent Oklahoma State University Graduate where she earned a degree in University Studies and Secondary Education. She played at NOC Enid and Grayson County (TX). Black, a native of Red Rock, Oklahoma, attended Frontier High School. She has... Read More.

NERA Looking for Volunteers!

Tuesday, August 8 by Lyman James

New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) has announced that they are looking for volunteers in many areas to help them out on their mission of helping Ponca City! NERA is a food and resource center that is open to the public and affiliated with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. As one of only twelve... Read More.

Tickets on Sale Now for Po-Hi HOF Banquet

Monday, August 7 by Lyman James

Tickets on Sale for 2023 Po-Hi Hall of FameThe Po-Hi Hall of Fame banquet will be held Thursday, Sept. 28 in the Po-Hi Commons. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The induction ceremony will follow in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of... Read More.

Homicide Update from the Ponca City Police Department

Tuesday, August 1 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY- On July 31st, at 3:32 am, the Ponca City 911 Center received a call of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. Maple Avenue. Ponca City Fire Units and Ponca City Police Units responded. At 3:42 am, the Fire Department reported finding a person deceased in the residence. Foul play was... Read More.

Standoff Ends with One Arrested; Information Needed

Tuesday, August 1 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY-A dramatic and tense situation came to an end when law enforcement authorities successfully apprehended 30-year-old fugitive Jalen Anthony Michael Kemble. The capture took place after a nerve-wracking 90-minute standoff on Oklahoma Avenue between Oak and Elm Streets.The manhunt for Kemble began over the weekend. He had a domestic warrant issued in Kay... Read More.

Structure Fire Results in one Deceased, Investigation Opened

Monday, July 31 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY-On July 31st, at 3:32 am the Ponca City 911 Center received a call of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. Maple Avenue. Ponca City Fire units and Ponca City Police units responded. At 3:42 am the Fire Department reported finding a person deceased in the residence. Foul play is... Read More.

Financial Health Lunch and Learn with the Chamber!

Thursday, July 20 by Lyman James

Join the Ponca city Chamber of Commerce at Pioneer Technology Center on Monday, July 24, from 11:30 am to 1 pm for a Lunch and Learn event hosted by the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. The focus of the event will be on building financial health, with Amit Bansal, the Financial Health Director for... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma Humane Society $10 Adoption Month

Thursday, July 20 by Lyman James

During the entire month of July, the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is running a special promotion, generously made possible by the BISSELL Pet Foundation and MetLife Pet Insurance. As part of their National "Empty the Shelters" adoption event, the adoption price for all adult animals at the shelter has been discounted to just $10... Read More.

Comedian Tavin Dillard RETURNS to the Kay County Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 18 by Lyman James

Due to overwhelming demand from the community, the Newkirk Arts Council is thrilled to announce that comedian Tavin Dillard will be on stage at the Kay County Amphitheater on Saturday, July 22 at 8:30 pm.Tavin Dillard is a renowned comedian who gained popularity by creating hilarious comedy videos on YouTube since its early days... Read More.