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City of Ponca City Observing Monday Jan. 2 as the New Year’s Holiday

Wednesday, December 28

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2023 AS THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY• City Hall will be CLOSED Monday, January 2 and REOPEN Tuesday, January 3.• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 2, and will RESUME Tuesday, January 3. As there will be no... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting Held on Dec. 27, 2022

Wednesday, December 28

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 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... Read More.

Sterling Broadcasting Welcomes Jessi Parker to the Family

Wednesday, December 28

Jessi Parker is our newest addition to the Sterling Broadcast family. Jessi comes with 15 years of Radio, Marketing and Digital media experience. She grew up on a farm in rural Kansas and decided to move to Oklahoma to revive her dreams of starting a homestead and becoming self-sufficient.... Read More.

Christmas Tree Recycling Area is Open Now

Wednesday, December 28

The Christmas Tree Recycling area is open for the drop-off of Christmas trees. The Christmas Tree Recycling area will close on January 22, 2023 and the old Christmas trees will be turned into mulch for gardening and landscape usage. The mulch will be available free to the public, and those... Read More.

Update: College Bowl Games Schedule

Tuesday, December 27

Tuesday, Dec. 27 First Responder Bowl Dallas Memphis vs. Utah St., 2:15 p.m. Birmingham Bowl Birmingham, Ala. Coastal Carolina vs. East Carolina, 5:45 p.m. Camellia Bowl Montgomery, Ala. Georgia Southern vs. Buffalo, 11 a.m. Guaranteed Rate Bowl Phoenix Wisconsin vs. Oklahoma St., 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. UCF vs. Duke, 1 p.m. Liberty Bowl Memphis,... Read More.

Cowboys Play in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Tonight at 9:15

Tuesday, December 27

For the full College Football Bowl Schedule click here.The Oklahoma State Cowboys will meet the Wisconsin Badgers tonight at 9:15 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks the first time the two teams have met.For Oklahoma State, it’s the 17th straight bowl game for the program... Read More.

Gas Prices Reverse Trend, Up Again in Oklahoma

Tuesday, December 27

According to GasBuddy.com, the average price in the state is up 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $2.61 per gallon. Even with this increase, prices are still 34.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 21.9 cents per gallon lower than a year... Read More.

Kay Electric Announces Annual Student Essay Contest Is Now Open

Tuesday, December 27

Eighth graders and high school juniors apply by January 13!Each summer, several local students have the opportunity to participate in a life-changing experience, sponsored by Kay Electric.Kay Electric is giving two high school juniors the opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C., as part of the... Read More.

Hartford Ave – from Woodland to El Camino to Closing January 3

Tuesday, December 27

Sober Brothers, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct Hartford Avenue from NE Woodland Road to El Camino Street. Work will include the installation of a new 8-inch water line to replace the old deteriorated water line and reconstruction of the concrete pavement.... Read More.

Lunch Hour Shots on 14th in Ponca City

Thursday, December 22

Conditions are poor with blowing snow creating lots of problems in the open country and on I-35 but it's slick and hazardous in Ponca City as well. We decided to take a quick drive on 14th to check current conditions. 11:45 AM. Read More.