Wildcat Wednesday at East Middle School

As East Middle School students continue to focus on the Wildcat Way, Sergeant Kincaid spoke to EMS students about the three types of discipline: active, reactive and proactive.  He practices Jiu-Jitsu in a local dojo which is a method of proactive discipline. At the end of the presentation this morning, he demonstrated his on-duty requirements... Read More.

Linda Williamson Named Kay County 2022 Lifetime Gardener

Pictured: Mary Lynn Taylor, recognition chair presents Linda Williamson, with her lifetime gardener yard stake.Each year the Kay County Master Gardeners recognize an outstanding member of their organization. The Lifetime Gardener for the 2022 year is Linda Williamson of Kaw City, OK and was awarded at the December 2022 meeting. Linda has held multiple... Read More.
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NOC Offering Pickleball to the Public Through Feb. 5th

The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Wellness Center is hosting open play for Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  The open play runs Jan. 23 – Feb. 5.During this open play period,... Read More.

Tonkawa Grow Operation a Total Loss after Fire

Smoke filled the skies over Tonkawa yesterday and was visible for miles after the marijuana grow facility at 105 North Main in the downtown area caught fire.  According to KFOR, the facility been declared by officials to be a total loss.The fire started just before 9:30 Thursday morning and crews worked into the afternoon... Read More.

Search for Missing Oklahoma Toddler Turns to Search For Her Remains

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (January 16, 2023) – The search for missing Cyril four-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our partners at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), have been searching areas of Caddo County for the toddler’s remains.Athena and her five-year-old... Read More.
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PC Fire Department Promotes Wingo & Regier

News from the City of Ponca CityCongratulations are in order for a couple of Firemen!First photo- Cody Wingo's presentation of his badge for promotion to Driver (pictured with him are his Assistant Chief Ron Cremers and Deputy Chief Gary Wilson)2nd photo- Cody Regier's presentation for promotion to Lieutenant. (pictured with him are his Assistant... Read More.

Voters Encouraged to Update Registration

With upcoming State Question 820 Election on March 7, 2023, and April 4, 2023 School Board and Municipal Elections right around the corner, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal. “If it’s been a while since you’ve... Read More.
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COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance Is Still Available

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting Held on Dec. 27, 2022

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were in attendance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board... Read More.