Body found in river near Tonkawa

The search for a missing Tonkawa man ended Sunday when investigators located a body in the Chikaskia River. OSBI spokeswoman Brooke Arbitman said the identification of the victim as of now has not been made and that the medical examiner has been notified.The victim is believed to be 40-year-old Charles Warrior who went missing...

Newkirk resident killed in rollover accident in Blackwell

A Newkirk resident was killed in a rollover accident that occurred at 2:14 a.m. Friday in Blackwell on State Highway 11 near 13th Street.Jacob Wade Randol, 29, was traveling west on highway 11 in a 2001 Ford Ranger, when he crossed 13th Street, entered the eastbound lanes and continued off the road into a...

Winter Storm likely later this week

A big Winter Storm is brewing & could produce some significant amounts of ice & snow across the state Wednesday. As of early Monday morning, most of the state of Kansas is under a Winter Weather Watch. As for northern Oklahoma, the National Weather Service in Norman is forecasting 4 to 8 inches of...
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TSET Awards Healthy Incentive Grants to Six Communities

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 25, 2022) - The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Directors awarded $136,000 to communities across Oklahoma through the TSET Healthy Incentive Grant Program at their board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25.Grants are awarded to communities that have implemented key strategies for health including tobacco-free, vape-free environments, encouraging active living...
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City Wide Garage Sale set for March 19

Ponca City's annual City Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, March 19. For this one day ONLY the City will waive the regular requirements for a garage sale. The $5 permit won’t be required, and the garage sale will not be counted toward the yearly limit of two. Residents who hold garage...

Stillwater woman killed in accident near Perry

Following the report of an accident Sunday near Perry in Noble County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released more details including the name of the victims.The accident that occurred at 7:17 p.m. Sunday evening on Interstate 35 near mile marker 186, the Perry exit, involved a Stillwater woman and a Kansas family. Victoria L....

City of Ponca City hiring for Environmental Services Director

The City is looking to hire an Environmental Services Director!The Director will assume full management responsibility for all Environmental Services Department service and activities including landfill, solid waste, water and wastewater treatment and maintenance; recommend and administer policies and procedures.Environmental Services provides solid waste, water and wastewater services, while protecting public health and meeting...
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Board of Commissioners Regular Session held on January 24

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 24, 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...

One person dead following Sunday evening accident near Perry

One person is dead following a crash Sunday evening on Interstate 35 near Perry in Noble County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the crash occurred shortly before 8 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35 near mile marker 186, which is the Highway 64 Perry exit. Authorities have not released any other information about...

Ponca City Chamber’s Receipt Campaign starts February 1

Starting Tuesday, February 1 the Ponca City Chamber will begin its 2022 Receipt Campaign. This campaign will last the entire month of February. When you shop Ponca City businesses, save your receipts. Then print your name and phone number on each receipt and drop them off at the Ponca City Chamber Office.  The Chamber office...