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Deceased body found in Blackwell Friday

Monday, March 21

The body of a 78-year-old man was found deceased Friday in the alley in the 600 block of north First Street in Blackwell. According to police, the subject was a dementia patient that called police about the loud noises. Officers checked the area, as well as the subject, and didn’t find... Read More.

Nebraska couple and daughter killed in plane crash near Pond Creek on Thursday

Monday, March 21

A Nebraska couple and their adult daughter were killed in the crash of a small plane in northwestern Oklahoma, according to an official at a funeral home the couple owned. William Lauber, 58, and his wife, Christine Lauber, 58, both of Milford, Nebraska, and their daughter Regan Lauber, 21, of... Read More.

Start thinking about fishing at Lake Ponca

Thursday, March 17

Great time to start thinking about Spring/Summer Fishing at Lake Ponca! You can purchase online at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec/registrationYou must have a state fishing license and a Lake Ponca permit to fish on Lake Ponca.Ponca City Resident: (P.O. Box is not a residential address.)Daily Permit $2.00 Annual Individual $6.00 Annual Family $10.00 Non-Resident Daily Permit... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance still available

Thursday, March 17

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 New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA), was approved for the Rent and... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in effect for northern Oklahoma

Wednesday, March 16

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Blaine, Kingfisher, Caddo and Comanche counties in Oklahoma from Noon today until 7 p.m. this evening.The National Weather Service in Tulsa also has a Red Flag Warning in... Read More.

Blackwell’s Tulip’s A Bloom Festival set for May 7

Wednesday, March 16

The 2022 Tulip’s A Bloom Festival is set for May 7 in downtown Blackwell.The event will start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.Music, food, games, petting zoo, treasure hunt, contests, and many more activities are planned.Art Students are needed for the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest. A winner... Read More.

Easter Egg Hunt Under the Lights set for April 9

Tuesday, March 15

The second annual “Easter Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex will be held Saturday, April 9th at 8:30 PM.Multiple egg hunts will be provided on the softball fields at the RecPlex at 1604 West GrandAreas will be well-lit and safe for all ages to participate.This is a... Read More.

2nd half of taxes due before April 1

Tuesday, March 15

Ponca City News reports that the Kay County Treasurer, would like to remind tax payers that the 2nd half of their taxes is due before April 1st and that paying on-line with eCheck is fee free at kaycounty.org.The Treasurer’s office is now located at 219 S Main, Newkirk... Read More.

Ponca City Teacher selected as 2022 Oklahoma BPA Mid-level Advisor of the year

Monday, March 14

Mrs. Vina Gowdy was selected as the 2022 Oklahoma BPA Mid-level Advisor of the year! She was presented the award on Monday, March 7th during the BPA State Leadership Conference.Mrs. Gowdy was nominated by Athena Frank, Business and Information Technology Instructor at Central Tech Center in Drumright. A statement... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup

Friday, March 11

Get your items separated for Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup!Household Hazardous Waste is held every OTHER year! This is a great time to get rid of the items that you are not allowed to set out for Spring Cleanup! NO commercial disposal.They WILL accept: Oil, antifreeze, car batteries,... Read More.

No school for PCPS today due to Professional Development Day

Friday, March 11

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind students and their families that there is no school for today.Today is a professional development day for PCPS with next week being Spring Break. PCPS students return to class on March 21.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for voter registration for April 5 elections

Thursday, March 10

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to voter in the April 5, 2022 Board of Education Election for Newkirk Schools, Ponca City Schools, Tonkawa Schools, and Billings School Districts and for Municipal Election for the City of Newkirk. Kay County... Read More.