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Tonkawa Enterprizes Buys Sun ‘n’ Fun – Opening Memorial Weekend

Friday, January 20

Sun 'n' Fun Waterpark will reopen this summer with a new name and new owners. Tonkawa Enterprizes has purchased the attraction from Ken and Marcie Batschelett, and is working on renovations and a Memorial Weekend opening.The park will now be called The Hub H20 Family Waterpark, and you... Read More.

Linda Williamson Named Kay County 2022 Lifetime Gardener

Friday, January 20

Pictured: Mary Lynn Taylor, recognition chair presents Linda Williamson, with her lifetime gardener yard stake.Each year the Kay County Master Gardeners recognize an outstanding member of their organization. The Lifetime Gardener for the 2022 year is Linda Williamson of Kaw City, OK and was awarded at the December 2022... Read More.

NOC Offering Pickleball to the Public Through Feb. 5th

Friday, January 20

The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Wellness Center is hosting open play for Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. The open play runs Jan. 23 – Feb.... Read More.

Tonkawa Grow Operation a Total Loss after Fire

Friday, January 20

Smoke filled the skies over Tonkawa yesterday and was visible for miles after the marijuana grow facility at 105 North Main in the downtown area caught fire. According to KFOR, the facility been declared by officials to be a total loss.The fire started just before 9:30 Thursday morning and... Read More.

Search for Missing Oklahoma Toddler Turns to Search For Her Remains

Tuesday, January 17

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (January 16, 2023) – The search for missing Cyril four-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our partners at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), have been searching areas of Caddo County for the... Read More.

OSU set to host 2023 Grape Management Course

Tuesday, January 17

STILLWATER, Okla. – When traveling across Oklahoma’s landscape, it’s easy to find wheat, cotton or corn fields, but if you look closely, you’ll spot agricultural land dedicated to growing grapes. Due to more Oklahomans venturing into the grape-growing arena, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will host... Read More.

PC Fire Department Promotes Wingo & Regier

Tuesday, January 17

News from the City of Ponca CityCongratulations are in order for a couple of Firemen!First photo- Cody Wingo's presentation of his badge for promotion to Driver (pictured with him are his Assistant Chief Ron Cremers and Deputy Chief Gary Wilson)2nd photo- Cody Regier's presentation for promotion to Lieutenant. (pictured... Read More.

Luttrell Comments on REAP Grants in Kay, Osage Counties

Tuesday, January 17

PONCA CITY, Okla.—Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, today commented on the awarding of over $450,000 in state Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) funds to various projects in west Kay County and east Osage County."Investment in rural Oklahoma is an investment in the future of Oklahoma," Luttrell said. "These grants... Read More.

Voters Encouraged to Update Registration

Tuesday, January 17

With upcoming State Question 820 Election on March 7, 2023, and April 4, 2023 School Board and Municipal Elections right around the corner, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal. “If it’s... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance Is Still Available

Wednesday, December 28

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was 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.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city... Read More.

City of Ponca City Observing Monday Jan. 2 as the New Year’s Holiday

Wednesday, December 28

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2023 AS THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY• City Hall will be CLOSED Monday, January 2 and REOPEN Tuesday, January 3.• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 2, and will RESUME Tuesday, January 3. As there will be no... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting Held on Dec. 27, 2022

Wednesday, December 28

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were in attendance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes... Read More.