Ponca Post

Numerous residents heading to the polls Tuesday to vote

Monday, February 7 by Lyman James

Numerous residents across northern Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote. Posted below are what certain residents in local counties will be voting on. This information is directly from the Oklahoma Education Association. To view your own sample ballot, log in to the Oklahoma Voter Portal.Garfield CountyChisholm Public Schools,... Read More.

Po-Hi’s parent/teacher conferences set for Feb. 10 and 15

Friday, February 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School will hold parent/teacher conferences in person, by phone, or web conference Feb. 10 and Feb. 15, 4-7 p.m.To sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher(s), please complete the form by clicking the link Read More.

No Mini-Stepper Clinic Friday night

Friday, February 4 by Lyman James

Because of the Distance Learning Day on Friday, Mini-Stepper Clinic for Friday, February 4th has been cancelled. We WILL HAVE Mini-Stepper clinic on Sunday, February 6th, and Monday, February 7th at Robson Fieldhouse. The younger group will practice from 5-6 pm, and the older group will practice from 6:30-7:30 pm both nights. Again, thank... Read More.

Early voting available today in Newkirk

Friday, February 4 by Lyman James

Kay County Commissioner Jason Shanks said that while the Kay County Courthouse will be closed on Friday because of weather conditions, Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming and staff will be at the courthouse as early voting in the Tonkawa School Board election. Early voting is set to continue from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.... Read More.

Closings and Cancellations for February 3rd

Wednesday, February 2 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA:Blackwell Public Schools - CLOSED Blackwell City Hall and Library - CLOSED Billings Public Schools - Distance Learning Cowboy Driving of Ponca City - CLOSED Deer Creek-Lamont Public Schools - Distance Learning Grant County Courthouse - CLOSED First Baptist Churches in Perry and Ponca City - CLOSED First Lutheran Church and School of... Read More.

Kay County Administrative Offices and Election Board moving to new Kay County Administration building

Tuesday, February 1 by Lyman James

The Kay County Administrative Offices and the Kay County Election Board will be moving to the new Kay County Administration building starting February 16th. The County Administrative offices consist of the Assessor, County Clerk, County Commission’s Court and the Treasurer’s office.These offices will be closed February 16th with no phone or computer access. Our... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in effect

Tuesday, February 1 by Lyman James

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect tonight through Thursday Morning.Forecasts are calling for up to 6 inches of snow and blowing snow and possibly some ice/sleet in the mix. Subject is likely to change over the next 12-24 hours regarding snow totals.Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce... Read More.

4.5 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Medford shakes Oklahoma and Kansas

Monday, January 31 by Lyman James

The U.S. Geological Survey Team reports that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 7 kilometers northwest of Medford in Grant County.According to sources such as KOCO in Oklahoma City, KWCH in Wichita, Ks. and KOTV in Tulsa, the earthquake was felt throughout a good portion of Oklahoma and Kansas.It's unknown at this time as to... Read More.

Body found in river near Tonkawa

Monday, January 31 by Lyman James

The search for a missing Tonkawa man ended Sunday when investigators located a body in the Chikaskia River. OSBI spokeswoman Brooke Arbitman said the identification of the victim as of now has not been made and that the medical examiner has been notified.The victim is believed to be 40-year-old Charles Warrior who went missing... Read More.

Newkirk resident killed in rollover accident in Blackwell

Monday, January 31 by Lyman James

A Newkirk resident was killed in a rollover accident that occurred at 2:14 a.m. Friday in Blackwell on State Highway 11 near 13th Street.Jacob Wade Randol, 29, was traveling west on highway 11 in a 2001 Ford Ranger, when he crossed 13th Street, entered the eastbound lanes and continued off the road into a... Read More.

Winter Storm likely later this week

Monday, January 31 by Lyman James

A big Winter Storm is brewing & could produce some significant amounts of ice & snow across the state Wednesday. As of early Monday morning, most of the state of Kansas is under a Winter Weather Watch. As for northern Oklahoma, the National Weather Service in Norman is forecasting 4 to 8 inches of... Read More.

Annual Spring Cleanup set for March

Friday, January 28 by Lyman James

It is a great time to start gathering those unwanted items around the house or yard! Mark your calendars for our Annual Spring Cleanup March 19th-26th!