City of Ponca City Commissioners approve the purchase of rodeo arena bleachers

Commissioners with the City of Ponca City met in a regular board session on Monday and approved the purchase of rodeo arena bleachers.The bleachers will be purchased from Hanson Sports through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the 101 Rodeo Arena Revitalization-Bleacher Replacement Project in the amount of $657,077.Commissioners... Read More.

One person identified following Thursday morning accident east of Newkirk

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has identified the Newkirk resident critically injured Thursday in a one-vehicle accident as Jeremy Allen Bristow, 42. Jeremy was airlifted to Wesley Medical Trauma Center in Wichita, Kan. in critical condition with a broken collarbone, broken right arm, collapsed left lung, head injury and several... Read More.
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Status docket held for Blackwell Mayor on Friday

Blackwell mayor Thomas J. Greenfield, 42, had a status docket held in Kay County District Court this past Friday.Greenfield is facing three felony charges of embezzlement, one count of fraud and one count of conspiracy. Greenfield appeared before Judge Bandy on Aug. 24 and his bond was reduced from... Read More.

Sanitation truck catches fire Monday

A sanitation truck caught on fire around 12:30 p.m. Monday at Highland and 14th in front of the Pioneer Woman in Ponca City. The Ponca City Fire Department was on scene and got the fire extinguished. No injuries were reported. Photos are credited to the City of Ponca City.... Read More.

Blackwell teen injured in accident Sunday morning

An accident that was reported to Blackwell police at 1:14 a.m. Sunday in the 800 block of west McKinley left a Blackwell juvenile in serious condition.Police were told that a 13-year-old was playing hide and seek with a friend when she ducked down in the driver’s seat of a... Read More.
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Po-Hi Wildcats Earn Recognition

Several members of the Po-Hi Wildcats football team have received recognition. Cayson Badley has been named District Offensive Lineman of the Year. Other All-District selections include: • Nate Collins- DL • Devin Zimmerschied- DB • Devon Kills Crow- LB • Brett Haney- TE • Tyson Dewberry- DB All-District Honorable Mention selections include: • Trey Seward • Lane Scholey •... Read More.

PEO Chapter Donates to Program

PEO Chapter EL of Ponca City recently donated $1,075 to the Severe and Profound Special Education Program at Ponca City High School. The money will be used to enrich the life skills program by purchasing food for the students to prepare, hands-on manipulatives for standard based learning, as well... Read More.
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Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be tonight

Ponca City’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be tonight on Grand Avenue! Participants are encouraged to decorate their entries with lights and festive décor. Lineup announcements and locations are now available. Parade will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Tonkawa Public Schools aware of potential scam

Tonkawa Public Schools became aware of a potential scam Wednesday morning involving an automated call using the school's name and phone number on the caller ID. The fraudulent call states that legal action will be taken against the individual if they do not comply. Please know that Tonkawa Public... Read More.