Two Women Arrested after Armed Standoff in Ark City

On Saturday morning, Jesse Shae Simmons, 44, and Alyna Arran Alvarado, 33, both from Winfield, were arrested by the Arkansas City Police Department after a four-hour standoff in the 1300 block of North A Street.The incident began when the police received a report of a woman threatening people with a gun at 11:34 a.m.... Read More.

NOC Regents Discuss Soccer at Enid Campus

Northern Oklahoma College regents heard a presentation on the possibility of adding soccer or moving soccer to the NOC Enid Campus from NOC Tonkawa.   Athletic Director Alan Foster presented a power point with pros and cons for either adding the program or moving the existing program from Tonkawa.   The regents will continue discussion on... Read More.
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Landfill Dumping Guidelines for Ponca’s Spring Cleanup

Important Info from the City of Ponca CityCitizens must show a current PCUA (Ponca City Utility Authority) Utility Bill with trash service. The address on the PCUA bill and their driver’s license must match. To discourage unauthorized commercial dumping, vehicles larger than a pickup or trailer will be charged standard landfill fees. There... Read More.

City of Ponca City Announces New Weather Alert System

If you have a cell phone, landline phone or email address, you will now be able to enroll for a new alerting system in Ponca City. Developed by Inspiron Logistics, WENS Notification System can provide emergency weather alerts, local utility outages and other unexpected events to all Ponca City citizens that register. There is... Read More.

Bob Hurley’s Cash Cow – Enter Here!

The Bob Hurley Cash Cow is back on 1047 The Bull and WBBZ every workday! Listen for your chance to win $1,000, FOUR times every workday! Just listen for the special keyword at select contest times, then enter it here for a chance to win. The Bob Hurley Cash Cow Giveaway…from 1047 The... Read More.
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Ponca City PD Updates Sunday Shooting on City’s North Side

The Ponca City Police Department was notified of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday, April 9th, shortly before noon. PCFD Paramedics and medical staff also responded to the scene and determined the victim, 23 year old Cesar Lopez, was deceased.  Ponca City Police Department Detectives were called out to investigate the incident, and at... Read More.

Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned community members.Please help them by... Read More.

NOC inducts three into Distinguished Hall of Fame

Northern Oklahoma College inducted Dr. Jim Appleman, Jeff Medders, and Willie Street MPAS, PA-C into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on Saturday.   Appleman, Class of 1975, Medders, Class of 1981, and Street, Class of 1982, were inducted during the Alumni & Friends Reunion at the Renfro Center.  Rex Ackerson presented Appleman, Dr.... Read More.
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Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide feedback by completing a brief,... Read More.