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COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Tuesday, May 31

Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out.Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and... Read More.

Flood Watch in effect from this afternoon until Wednesday night

Tuesday, May 31

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Watch for portions of central Oklahoma, northern Oklahoma, northwest Oklahoma, southwest Oklahoma and western Oklahoma from late this afternoon through Wednesday night. This includes the following counties, in central Oklahoma, Canadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma and Payne. In northern Oklahoma,... Read More.

Flood Warning Issued For Arkansas River At Ark City; No Major Event Expected

Thursday, May 26

Minor river flooding is forecast for the Arkansas River at Ark City.According to local emergency management, the river should crest Thursday night around midnight at 12.4 foot and should fall below flood stage sometime Saturday. Flood stage for the Arkansas River at Ark City is 11 foot.The Walnut River... Read More.

USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative Brings Children’s Author to Cowley County

Thursday, May 26

The Ark City USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative is hosting children’s author, Brenda Maier, in Cowley County June 21-22.According to a news release from the school district, Maier is the author of popular children’s books entitled The Little Red Fort, The Little Blue Bridge, and most recently, Peeping Beauty.... Read More.

Chuck Bowman Donation

Thursday, May 26

Former Ponca City High School graduate and 2018 Ponca City High School Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee, Charles (Chuck) Bowman’s life is recounted in his new coffee table book, “Godly Influence On and Off the Field,” which chronicles his life in sports and as a leader in the Fellowship... Read More.

Tonkawa Police currently hiring Part-Time Dispatchers

Thursday, May 26

The Tonkawa Police Department is currently hiring Part-Time Dispatchers. The dual-role of dispatcher, at the Tonkawa Police Department, serves as a Communications Officer and a Detention Officer (Jailer). As a Communications Officer/Dispatcher, the selected candidate’s main responsibility will be to facilitate communication between citizens and multiple emergency agencies. The... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners held regular session Monday night

Thursday, May 26

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 23, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were present.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the... Read More.

Blackwell Trust Manager Jerry Wieland made aware of an irregularity while reviewing past Blackwell Municipal Authority invoices

Wednesday, May 25

The City of Blackwell released a press release regarding Jerry Eubanks and the City of Blackwell:In early April 2022, Trust Manager Jerry Wieland was made aware of an irregularity while reviewing past Blackwell Municipal Authority invoices.After requesting additional information to corroborate the irregularity, the City of Blackwell turned the... Read More.

Cowley’s Chloe Wilson, A Wellington Native, Nails National Title In Hammer Throw

Wednesday, May 25

Chloe Wilson, who grew up just down the road from Cowley College in Wellington, came to Cowley with very little throwing experience, a news release from the college said.Now, two years later, she is getting ready to leave the school as a national champion.With Wilson placing first in the... Read More.

Cowley Baseball Posts 7 On All-Conference List, Including MVP, Pitcher And Coach Of The Year

Wednesday, May 25

Notching 50 wins, conference and region titles, and now a punched ticket to the JUCO World Series, the No. 8-ranked Cowley College baseball team had seven players earn all-conference honors.According to a news release from Cowley College, the Tigers also had the Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division Most Valuable Player... Read More.

Tonkawa Police Officers will be out on patrol to enforce the “Click-It or Ticket” campaign

Wednesday, May 25

Tonkawa Police Officers will be out on patrol to enforce the "Click-It or Ticket" campaign that will run from May 23, 2022, to June 05, 2022. We want our community's citizens and visitors to have a safe Memorial Day Holiday. Tonkawa Police will join numerous Oklahoma Law Enforcement Agencies... Read More.

Newkirk VFW Auxiliary seeking volunteers to help place flags at cemetery

Wednesday, May 25

The Newkirk VFW Auxiliary will be placing flags at the Newkirk Cemetery on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Volunteers are needed and very much appreciated. We will meet at the Flag pole between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Also, the flags will be picked up on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Volunteers... Read More.