HomeLocalPonca Post ( Page 2)

Ponca Post

Subscribe to the Ponca Post News Feed.
SHARE NOW

Sosa, Rich named NOC Tonkawa Homecoming king, queen

by Ponca City Now
Pictured are the king, queen, and court.  Front Row (L-R):  Jadison Ackerman, Queen Kailey Rich, Kennedy Zook, Kaidince Calvert.  Back Row (L-R):  Trystyn Estes, King Jose Sosa, Sam Nam, Waleed Khairi.  (photo by Caroline Hillock/NOC). Jose Sosa and Kailey Rich were named Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Homecoming king and queen Monday, March 2, at Foster-Piper... Read More.

OU’s chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon shut down by national board

by News 9
NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma University’s chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has been closed, the University confirmed. OU confirmed that the National Board of Directors for the fraternity voted to close the chapter following an internal review. The University also told News that it was not consulted in this decision. At this time, we don’t know what caused the... Read More.

House Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Advances “Trey’s Law” to Protect Child Victims of Sexual Abuse

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation strengthening protections for victims of child sexual abuse passed the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee. House Bill 4227, known as "Trey's Law," authored by Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City, ensures perpetrators can be held accountable for their crimes, no matter how much time has passed. The legislation voids and makes... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Leadership Ponca City Class 39 Pack the Pantry Talent Showcase

by Ponca City Now
Join Leadership Ponca City Class 39 for an evening of community, creativity, and giving back. The Pack the Pantry Talent Showcase will feature a variety of local talent and entertainment, all in support of a great cause. All proceeds benefit food pantries within Ponca City Public Schools, supporting students by addressing food insecurity in our community. Event... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS APRIL 1

by Ponca City Now
Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026, when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board said. Candidates for state offices file with the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Drummond: $100K bond no match for accused head of billion-dollar drug operation

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond  expressed serious concern that a $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not adequately protect Oklahoma communities from the man accused of leading a massive criminal operation. Bond was set today by an Oklahoma County court.   “A $100,000 bond for Hao Chen does not come close to reflecting the harm done... Read More.

Jury convicts suspected Georgia school shooter’s father of murder

by ABC 7 News
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, arrives to the courtroom at the Barrow County courthouse on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Winder, Ga. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File A Georgia jury found Colin Gray guilty Tuesday on charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter, stemming from a 2024 mass shooting allegedly committed... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

NOC Fine Arts presents ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”

by Ponca City Now
The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” March 5-8 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and 2 p.m. on March 8 in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium. The musical is noted as “A Bloody Brilliant Musical.” Admission is $10 for adults and... Read More.

Pedestrian ID’d after being killed in Cowley County crash

by KSNW
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A pedestrian who was killed in a crash north of Arkansas City was identified on Monday. The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office said 32-year-old Kasey Joe Barclay — formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma — died after being hit by a Nissan Rogue on Saturday evening. It happened on U.S. Highway 77 at... Read More.

Mavs men’s wrestling coach accepts position at Northeastern State University

by Ponca City Now
Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Wrestling Coach Bryan Kenney has accepted a position as the head women’s coach at Northeastern State University. Kenney helped restart the men’s program in 2024. “I want to thank everyone at Northern Oklahoma College and the town of Tonkawa,” Kenney said.   “These past two years have been a huge blessing. Moving from... Read More.
Previous123456Next Last