Ponca Post

Delaney Reimer receives Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Delaney Reimer is the recipient of the Northern Oklahoma College Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship recipient for the 2021-2022 academic year. Reimer is a freshman Health, Physical Education and Recreation major from Sentinel, Oklahoma. The Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established by Leo’s wife Pat, and through the generous support of family and friends. This scholarship... Read More.

Willie Spears speaks to NOC Tonkawa, NOC Enid students

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Author and motivational speaker Willie Spears spoke to Northern Oklahoma College students at both Enid and Tonkawa on Wednesday. Spears had a simple message to NOC students by using NOC as an acronym for “Navigating Obstacle Courses.” He explained that obstacles are part of life and have to be navigated. He talked about his son... Read More.

Pickens Museum Opens Exhibit at NOC of “Quest Eternal” by Sculptor Donald De Lue

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Ask any Ponca City resident the name of the sculptor who created the Pioneer Woman statue and he or she will probably answer Bryant Baker says Hugh Pickens, Executive Director of Pickens Museum. “However, Bryant Baker did not create the Pioneer Woman single-handedly. Actually, Baker led a team of sculptors who worked on the iconic... Read More.

Ponca City High School’s BPA Chapter Earns Top State Awards and Ticket to Nationals

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School´s BPA (Business Professionals of America) Chapter competed in the State Leadership Conference held on March 9 and 10, 2021. The Broadcast News Production Team composed of members Kaylee Wimberley (Senior, Chapter President), Brady Ladner (Senior), Ethan Meyer (Sophomore, Chapter Historian), and Haley Mills (Sophomore) placed 2nd in the state. The Podcast Production... Read More.

Construction begins April 5 on Prospect Ave.

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

A-Tech Paving of Oklahoma City has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct pavement on Prospect Avenue from 14th Street to 350 feet west.Phase One of the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 5, 2021. During Phase One, the westbound lanes of Prospect Avenue from 14th Street to... Read More.

All Oklahomans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

As of today, March 29, all Oklahomans ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The Kay County Health Department has appointments on the portal for today and the rest of this week. Please register and schedule online at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.Also, Cimarron Transit is providing free in-town rides to assist citizens... Read More.

High fire danger and gusty winds likely for Monday

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a Red Flag Warning that goes from 11 a.m. Monday morning until 8 p.m. Monday evening.All counties included in NWS Norman's Red Flag Warning are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan,... Read More.

Two accidents occur Saturday in Noble County

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that two accidents happened Saturday in Noble County. Details on the accidents are listed below. ACCIDENT NEAR PERRYA personal injury collision occurred at 6:10 p.m. Saturday evening on County Road 80, one mile west of Perry in Noble County.Doyle Lancaster, 82, of Orlando, Ok. was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger... Read More.

Two killed in Cowley County accident

Friday, March 26 by Lyman James

On March 26, 2021, the Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one car accident on K-15 Highway near 232nd Rd South of Dexter, KS.The black Chevy Tahoe was traveling northbound when it left the roadway and rolled, coming to rest in the east ditch. The Driver, identified as Tracy L. Carr, age... Read More.

Union School Teacher Rachel Berger is February Golden Apple Award Winner

Friday, March 26 by Lyman James

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for February is Rachel Berger, second grade teacher at Union Elementary School. The award includes an apple trophy and $200 for the purchase of classroom supplies. The generous contributing sponsors are The Bull and WBBZ, Klinger's... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe Cultural Building hosting free vaccine clinic Friday

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe Cultural Building in Red Rock is hosting a FREE COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, Mar 26.This is OPEN TO ANYONE.Vaccines will be available for anyone 16+ years of age. Call 580-723-4466 ext 284 to make appointment or use the state portal at https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/en-US/

Ponca City Public School Bus Witness to Accident

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Bus #19 was a witness to an accident this morning at approximately 7:00 a.m. in the White Eagle area. Two cars were involved in a collision near the rear of the bus; however, the vehicles made no contact with the bus and no students were injured.