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Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday

Wednesday, December 29

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Chapman and Commissioner Taylor were present. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Scott were absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the... Read More.

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday

Wednesday, December 29

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, December 31, and will RESUME Monday, January 3. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411• Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Friday, December 31, and REOPEN Saturday,... Read More.

3,380 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma since Friday

Tuesday, December 28

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 3,380 new COVID-19 cases across the state since Friday, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 697,590.Saturday saw 2,163 new cases, while Sunday and Monday saw 1,217 new cases.There are 13,619 total active cases and that the recent... Read More.

Kansas woman killed in accident near Oklahoma border

Tuesday, December 28

A 20-year-old Kansas woman died Sunday after the truck she was riding in smashed into a concrete highway barrier in a rural part of southwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday along state Highway 1 in Comanche County, which isn’t far from Woods... Read More.

Ponca City man in fair condition after accident near Barnsdall

Monday, December 27

A Ponca City man was involved in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 6:17 p.m. Saturday evening on State Highway 11, north of County Road 2460, two miles north of Barnsdall in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dalton Vogele, 22, was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram and... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling opening up in Ponca City

Wednesday, December 22

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Beginning December 22, 2021, the Christmas Tree... Read More.

Free PCA Christmas Dinner Tradition Continues Christmas Day!

Tuesday, December 21

no PCR tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the Kay County Health Department this week

Tuesday, December 21

For the week of December 20, no PCR tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the Kay County Health Department. This is due to the holiday schedule with the Public Health Lab. PCR tests will resume on December 27.The Kay County Health Department also says that as students go... Read More.

Free hotel rooms and meals for those in need during Christmas

Tuesday, December 21

If you or someone you know is needing a warm place to stay for Christmas, then The Givers are sponsoring free rooms, to those in need, at The Rose Stone Inn December 24th through the 26th.Christmas Eve (24th) Pizzas will be served at 5 p.m. Coats and supply bags... Read More.

Water to be off on Ash from Hartford to Prospect Wednesday morning

Tuesday, December 21

On Wednesday, December 22nd the water will be off on Ash from Hartford to Prospect from 8:00am-10:00am. The Water Department is replacing a valve on the main.

Neighbors rescue mother and kids from burning home

Monday, December 20

KWTV-News 9 in Oklahoma City reports that two neighbors are being credited for saving the life of a mother and her kids who became trapped in their home that caught fire.Ponca City firefighters responded to the home in the 800 block of Elm Street around 1:15p.m. Sunday.Before firefighters arrived,... Read More.

City Commission approves contract with Evans and Associates for street improvement project

Monday, December 20

The City of Ponca City Commission recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates for a street improvement project in the amount of $138,763.00.This is a project to mill and overlay two city streets, 1) South Avenue beginning at a point 235 feet east of 14th Street and extending... Read More.