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Voters head to the polls today for April 5 election

Tuesday, April 5

Voters that did not vote early will head to the polls today for Tuesday’s elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today statewide. To find out where you will need to go to vote, go to okvoterportal.okelections.us to enter your name to find out. Posted below... Read More.

School Board Election Scheduled April 5

Monday, April 4

A school board election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Two board of education wards are open and both wards drew opponents. Ward 2: Incumbent is Nancy Zimmerschied, Opponent is Tracy Davis McCloud Ward 4: Incumbent is Anna Scott Roland, Opponent is Amanda Porter-Cain Many people do not realize they DO... Read More.

Multi-agency pursuit ends in Grant County Saturday night

Monday, April 4

On Saturday night, a multi-agency pursuit that began in Crescent, Oklahoma ended in Grant County at the intersection of US Hwy 60 and State Hwy 74 southwest of Lamont. One occupant was detained at the scene and one occupant fled into a nearby wooded creek bed. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria WIOA accepting applications for 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program

Monday, April 4

The Otoe-Missouria WIOA is accepting applications for the 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer Youth Employment Program is an 8-week training for Native American youth between the ages of 16-21 that reside in Kay, Noble and Pawnee counties. The deadline for applications is May 13. For any questions, or to... Read More.

Primary Election Day voting for Osage County is today

Monday, April 4

Primary Election Day voting for Osage County is today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ALL in-person voting will take place at the Osage Nation Civic Center located at 1449 W. Main in Pawhuska. Absentee ballots are due by 10 a.m. in the Pawhuska Post Office this morning. According to... Read More.

Voters heading to the polls Tuesday

Monday, April 4

Voters that did not vote early will head to the polls for Tuesday’s elections. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find out where you will need to go to vote, go to okvoterportal.okelections.us to enter your name to find out. Posted below are what... Read More.

PCPS Snow Day Information

Monday, April 4

Ponca City Public Schools reports that several parents have asked about making up school after Snow Days are taken. As of this 10 seconds, students do NOT have to make up instructional time for Snow Day #2 on April 15 or Snow Day #1 on April 29, 2022. “There were... Read More.

City of Newkirk accepting resumes for City Clerk position

Monday, April 4

The City of Newkirk is accepting resumes for the position of City Clerk. This job requires a variety of complex supervisory, clerical, accounting and administrative skills in the administration of local city government. This position serves as the custodian of official city records and public documents, and attends the... Read More.

Equity Bank Makes Donation to PCPS

Friday, April 1

Equity Bank has made a $1,500 donation to Ponca City Public Schools to improve literacy. Pictured, from left, are Caitlyn Cline, Kim Reusser, Bobbi Reaves, Janney Moriarty, PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott, Jeff MacKinnon, Adam Leaming, Austin Wilkins and Dustin Fisher.

Two new officers join Ponca City Police

Friday, April 1

Judge Kirkpatrick administered the Oath of Office today to Ponca Cities newest Police Officers, Napoleon Elston Jr. and Kolby Stephens. Elston grew up in Ponca City, and Stephens is re-locating from Beaver, Oklahoma. Ponca City is proud to have both.If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement,... Read More.