Ponca Post

Two new officers join Ponca City Police

Friday, April 1 by Lyman James

Judge Kirkpatrick administered the Oath of Office today to Ponca Cities newest Police Officers, Napoleon Elston Jr. and Kolby Stephens. Elston grew up in Ponca City, and Stephens is re-locating from Beaver, Oklahoma. Ponca City is proud to have both.If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, visit Read More.

First Lutheran School 5th grader is the latest Kid Who Makes a Difference

Thursday, March 31 by Lyman James

Congratulations to 1047 The Bull’s 1230 WBBZ’s Kid Who Makes a Difference, Trie Bernard! Trie is 12 years old and in 5th grade at First Lutheran School. She is the daughter of Jessica Barnard, and is the middle sibling of 5! Trie is hard working and wants to be a teacher when she is... Read More.

Apply for Non Profit Assistance and Small Business Assistance Grants

Thursday, March 31 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced that you can apply for Non Profit Assistance and Small Business Assistance Grants! Applications will be available beginning April 1st and are due April 30th. Please reach out to Kat Long at 765-7070 or at [email protected] and she’ll help you with any questions! Grant awards will range... Read More.

Early voting for April 5 elections starts today

Thursday, March 31 by Lyman James

Tuesday, April 5 will be the next election day across northern Oklahoma. However, if you’d like to vote early, then early voting will be today and tomorrow at the Election Board located at 219 S. Main Street in the Kay County Administration Building. Voters can not vote early at polling locations. Polls will be open... Read More.

Miss Ponca City Pageants raising funds with Easter project

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Easter is quickly approaching and Miss Ponca City Pageants has a great stress free way to celebrate! Let your Miss Ponca City, Miss Ponca City Oustanding Teen, and Miss Kay County EGG your yard! This is an event to help raise funds towards their Miss Oklahoma journey this summer! Here’s how it works: They sell filled... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office hosted an ALERRT AAIR Course

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Board of Commissioners regular session held Monday

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 28, 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 Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board... Read More.

Construction project for Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue to begin in May

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Commission has approved a contract and authorized the Mayor to execute contract documents with K & R Builders, Inc. for the rehabilitation project on Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue in the amount of $917,270.46. This project was recommended by the City’s bridge inspection consultant in 2019, after the uppermost layer of... Read More.

New details show that plane involved in crash near Pond Creek was “nearly vertical”

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

News Channel 8 in Tulsa reports that a plane that crashed in northern Oklahoma, killing three Nebraskans, was nearly vertical when in struck the ground, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board. “A witness in the area reported (seeing) the airplane come straight down in a right-hand nose down spin,”... Read More.

Early voting for April 5 elections starts tomorrow

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Tuesday, April 5 will be the next election day across northern Oklahoma. However, if you’d like to vote early, then early voting will be tomorrow and Friday at the Election Board located at 219 S. Main Street in the Kay County Administration Building. Voters can not vote early at polling locations. Polls will be open... Read More.

Po-Hi FCCLA Students Attend Conference

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

Mackenzie Pratt, Tiffany Hickman and Kaycee Carriere with Ponca City High School FCCLA attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The conference was held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Nick Scott was the keynote speaker. He spoke about finding determination in yourself to lead to personal triumphs. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)... Read More.

Earthquake shakes parts of Oklahoma Sunday

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

An earthquake with a 3.2-magnitude was reported Sunday morning in central Oklahoma. The quake happened just after 10 a.m. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was located 3.9 miles east-northeast of Edmond and 14 miles south of Guthrie.