Ponca Post

Edmond woman killed in Logan County accident

Monday, April 26 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 9:21 p.m. Sunday evening on Highway 74 and Highway 33, 1 mile north and 6.5 miles west of Guthrie in Logan County.Alfonso Herrera, 36, of Enid was driving a 1991 Chevy Silverado northbound on Highway 74 when a front driver side tire blew out. This caused Herrera's vehicle to... Read More.

Water valve replacement Monday in Ponca City

Monday, April 26 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Water Department will be replacing a water valve in the 100 block of Patton Drive today, April 26.The alley will be closed between 14th and Fairview and the water in the area will be off between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

PCPS shares COVID-19 update

Monday, April 26 by Lyman James

Prior to Monday, April 19, Ponca City Public Schools has not had a COVID Contact Tracing Investigation since March 10, 2021. This contact tracing investigation affected 45 individuals. There's been great improvements with positive cases affecting individuals at school. If your child is symptomatic, please do not send them to school until the results... Read More.

Georgia man driving under the influence causes accident south of Perry

Sunday, April 25 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at 3:28 a.m. Saturday morning on I-35 northbound at mile marker 179, approximately 6 miles south of Perry in Noble County.Tyler Schultz, 30, of Gwinnett, GA. was driving a 2019 Honda Accord northbound on I-35 in the outside lane. Schultz rear-ended the rear of the trailer of a 2017... Read More.

Youth sports and programs eligible for youth scholarships at Ponca City RecPlex

Thursday, April 22 by Lyman James

Youth sports or youth programs are eligible for youth scholarships at the RecPlex. No funds will go to monthly memberships for youth or adults. The participant shall pay $15.00 for any youth sport or program if appropriate Proof of Need has be presented and funds are available.Applicants are required to provide in person the... Read More.

Suspect arrested in Noble County

Thursday, April 22 by Lyman James

Noble County Deputies spent their Wednesday afternoon looking for a person of interest in the area of Chisholm Road and Deer Ridge Road between County Rd 80 and 110, about 5 miles south of Perry.With the help of the Stillwater/Payne County Special Operations team, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Perry Police Dept., and the District 8... Read More.

OSDH reporting 238 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 238 new COVID-19 cases for their update on Wednesday.Oklahoma's seen 445,963 COVID-19 cases as 10,122 cases are active. 45 new virus-related deaths were documented to put the state's CDC provisional death toll to 8,189. According to OSDH, the state's 7-day average COVID-19 case count is 239.Locally,... Read More.

Two Ponca City residents arrested in Arkansas City

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City Police Department apprehended two Ponca City, Oklahoma, residents Friday on drug and theft charges following a shoplifting complaint.Destinay Marie Burks, 31, was arrested on suspicion of two felony counts of possession of methamphetamine, as well as one misdemeanor count each of no driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of... Read More.

Mavs beat Holmes, march on at NJCAA Tournament

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

HUTCHINSON, Kansas – Tyrel Morgan and JD Ray combined for 50 points as NOC raced past Holmes (MS) 77-66 Tuesday night at the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The win was the Mav's 13th straight. The #2 Mavs (24-1) face #10 Coffeyville (24-3) at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Hear the broadcast live... Read More.

Tonkawa Film Festival set for May 21-22

Wednesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2021 "Tonkawa Film Festival" on Saturday, May 22 starting at 12 p.m. in downtown Tonkawa!You can enjoy the one-of-a-kind Film Festival parade including visiting Filmmakers from around the world.They are looking for fun and unusual entrants for the parade. If that's you, please email... Read More.