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Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

Tuesday, April 21

Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering... Read More.

Cimarron Transit providing free rides for parents picking up school meals

Tuesday, April 21

Cimarron Public Transit is providing Free Rides for parents who need transportation to schools to pick up meal. To schedule a ride call 580-718-0444. One more time, the number is 718-0444.

Shop local and save receipts to win chamber bucks

Tuesday, April 21

When you shop local in Ponca City, remember to save our receipts! And then, once the Ponca City Chamber is able to re-open their office, you can drop them off for a chance to win Chamber Bucks. On Monday June 1, Rich Cantillon and his staff will draw... Read More.

Elective surgeries in Oklahoma allowed to continue on Friday

Tuesday, April 21

Effective this Friday, it’s a ‘go’ for elective surgeries in Oklahoma, provided medical providers and facilities have enough PPE available. This includes minor medical procedures and non-emergency dental procedures, and comes in an amended executive order from Governor Kevin Stitt. The order also shields health care workers from civil... Read More.

NOC’s Demaree King signs with Jacksonville State

Monday, April 20

Northern Oklahoma College Maverick Demaree King signed with Jacksonville State last week. King is a sophomore guard from Tulsa. He averaged 19.5 points and 4.7 assists in leading then Mavericks to a 28-4 record and a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament. "I'm very proud of Demaree for his signing,... Read More.

Body of missing woman found inside rodeo grounds

Monday, April 20

On Saturday April 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., after Ponca City Police receiving additional information, the body of Sheila Jane Strong, 35, was found inside the 101 rodeo grounds. She was found deceased by investigators. The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office was called in to investigate and her next of... Read More.

NOC’s Carlee Murray signs with NWOSU

Monday, April 20

Northern Oklahoma College sophomore Carlee Murray signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State University this past week. The Granite, Oklahoma, native averaged 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in 2019-20. "Carlee has been a pleasure to work with for two years," said NOC Lady Mavs head coach Greg Krause. "She... Read More.

81 new COVID-19 cases documented in Oklahoma Monday; State total now at 2,680

Monday, April 20

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a daily update on Monday reporting that 81 new COVID-19 cases have been documented, bringing Oklahoma's total to 2,680.New numbers also show that out of the 2,680 cases, 923 remain active while 1,614 have recovered.Three more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. This... Read More.

Blackwell City Mayor announces Small Business Forgivable Loan Program

Monday, April 20

Blackwell City Mayor T.J. Greenfield announced in a Facebook video on Friday that a new program has been approved a Small Business Forgivable Loan Program to provide forgivable loan amount money to small business owners in Blackwell.Those two amounts will be $1,500 and $2,500. $62,500 is available through this... Read More.

Kay County communities showing good self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Monday, April 20

So far, the results have been good for local Kay County communities when it comes to responding the the 2020 U.S. Census.Ponca City's self-response rate is at 52.5%, Blackwell at 49.1%, Tonkawa at 49% and Newkirk at 46.8%. The state of Oklahoma's response rate is 45.3%.Remember, you can fill... Read More.