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NOC’s Arts Adventure Summer Camp set for July

Wednesday, June 16

Arts Adventure Camp held at NOC July 20-22This year marks the 30th anniversary of Arts Adventure Summer Camp. It began in 1991 and was held on the grounds of the Marland Mansion. In 2000, it moved to the campus of Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa.Arts Adventure is a 501(c)3... Read More.

City of Ponca City in partnership with NERA for COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance

Tuesday, June 15

The City of Ponca City in partnership with New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) has been approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.The purpose of the CDBG CARES ACT Rent/Mortgage Assistance and... Read More.

Diplomas for Po-Hi Class of 2021 students can be picked up today

Tuesday, June 15

Ponca City Public Schools announced Monday that diplomas for the Po-Hi Class of 2021 can be picked up at the main office today between 7:30 a.m. and noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Diplomas may only be picked up by the students. Please return any school property you may... Read More.

Three suspects sentenced to Kay County District Court after attempt to rob dispensary

Tuesday, June 15

Three male suspects that were accused of attempting to rob a dispensary have all been convicted and sentenced to the Kay County District Court.Timothy Lee Adams, 20, David Eguia, 19 and Kazly Zotigh, 19, all of Ponca City have felony charges of conspiracy and second degree robbery.The three were... Read More.

Planned power outage for areas in Blackwell

Tuesday, June 15

The City of Blackwell will be experiencing a controlled outage tomorrow from 4 - 6 a.m. in the area of Southwest Boulevard South to Hubbard; and Main Street west to 3rd and east to Urbana. This outage will be for maintenance work by Blackwell Public Power.

Room available for Ponca City Chamber’s Customer Service Training

Tuesday, June 15

If you are a Ponca City Chamber Member, they still have room for their Customer Service Training on Wednesday, June 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Chamber can always say Shop Ponca First, but if they are not offering quality customer service it is not going to... Read More.

Po-Hi Students Attend OSU Nike Tennis Camp

Monday, June 14

Ponca City High School Boys and Girls Teams had 12 youth attending the OSU NIKE Tennis Camp, June 6-10. This is the seventh year for the OSU Tennis Camp, and it emphasizes small group training in all strokes by college/high school coaches in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, plus seven... Read More.

OSU Football Player Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

Sunday, June 13

Stillwater police have announced the arrest of a current Oklahoma State football player. Trey Alan Rucker has been charged with assaulting a Stillwater Police Officer during a traffic shop in June. Rucker, a recent transfer from Wake Forest has also been charged with in Payne County Court DUI, failure... Read More.

Free Movies at the Poncan: Croods – A New Age this Tuesday

Saturday, June 12

Free Summer Movies are back at the historic Poncan Theatre. The next showing will be of The Lego Movie today, June 1st at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM! Catch a Free Summer Movie at the Poncan every Tuesday at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, & 7:00 PM.Save BIG... Read More.

The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show coming to WBBZ June 21

Saturday, June 12

Sterling Broadcasting, the Ponca City based parent company of WBBZ Radio announced this week the launch of “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show,” a new three-hour talk radio show airing Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning June 21.Airing in the timeslot long-held by “The Rush... Read More.

Mary Ladd Leaves PCPS After 36 Years

Friday, June 11

After serving the Ponca City Public School district for the past 36 years, former Public Information Coordintor Mary Ladd has retired.Ladd started her career with PCPS in 1985 as a secretary at Jefferson Elementary School. The building was condemned so they had to move to the Mertz training center... Read More.

PCPD searching for suspects involved in fraud

Friday, June 11

The Ponca City Police Department is trying to get an identification on the attached individuals in reference to a fraud. The report was filed on 03/22/21.The victim lost her wallet at the Rec Plex on 03/15/21. She canceled her cards but before they were canceled she had several successful... Read More.