18 – Ponca City Now

Raegan Beers has 25 points, 18 rebounds to lead Oklahoma past FGCU 81-58 in March Madness

Sunday, March 23 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 25 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Oklahoma dominated the fourth quarter to beat 14th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast 81-58 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Saturday.The Sooners led 55-48 entering the fourth, then outscored the Eagles... Read More.

Heard scores 18, OSU women continue hot start with 64-57 win over No. 17 West Virginia

Sunday, January 12 by Ponca City Now

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 18 points and Oklahoma State made the clutch plays down the stretch to upset No. 17 West Virginia 64-57 on Saturday.The Cowgirls were sitting on a lead when they missed a 3-pointer, but Heard snagged the rebound and scored on a putback. As the Mountaineers attacked the... Read More.

After big 3rd quarter and 9 sacks, OU falls 26-14 to No. 18 Mississippi

Sunday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

By PARRISH ALFORD Associated PressOXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jaxson Dart threw for 311 yards, No. 18 Mississippi’s defense produced nine sacks, and the Rebels used a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma 26-14 on Saturday.The Sooners were up 14-10 at the half before the Rebels (6-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) scored two touchdowns in the... Read More.

No. 18 OU falls 34-3 to No. 1 Texas in 1st Red River Rivalry game as SEC members

Sunday, October 13 by Ponca City Now

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports WriterDALLAS (AP) — Quinn Ewers came back again for No. 1 Texas with another romp over Red River rival Oklahoma, this time in the Southeastern Conference.Ewers returned four weeks after an abdomen strain to throw for 199 yards with the go-ahead touchdown and ran for another score as the... Read More.

Ponca City Ushers In The Holiday Season this Friday Nov. 18

Wednesday, November 16 by Lyman James

Ponca City officially steps into the Holiday Season this Friday with plenty of activities downtown. At 6:30, you’re invited to come out for the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree at City Hall, and then it’s opening night for the new “Ice On The Plaza” synthetic ice-skating rink at Veteran’s Plaza. Ice skating, cookies... Read More.

18 Year Old Facing 2 Murder Charges in Stillwater Crash

Monday, October 24 by Lyman James

Luke House, an 18-year-old driver involved in an early morning wreck on October 15th in Stillwater, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder in Payne County District Court. Stillwater police say toxicology reveled that House was under the influence of alcohol and say that he was traveling in excess of 150 miles... Read More.

NOC Present Pre-Nursing Student Day Oct. 18

Thursday, October 13 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Division is hosting a Pre-Nursing Student Day Tuesday (Oct. 18) on all three NOC campuses. The event is set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Tonkawa, Enid and Stillwater and will provide students an opportunity to experience the NOC nursing program with a facility tour and participation in a practice lab. Advisors and... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for soliciting a child under 18 years of age

Monday, October 18 by Lyman James

On October 15, 2021, Ponca City Police Detectives, who are cooperative Agents with the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested Ponca City resident Billy Joe Rutherford. Detectives began conducting an investigation into Rutherford, and possible Lewd Proposals to a minor, after it was discovered during an investigation of a separate incident, that... Read More.

Hazardous Mitigation Open Meeting scheduled for August 18

Wednesday, August 11 by Lyman James

A Public Meeting has been scheduled to gather community input to include in the City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.Hazard mitigation is the art and science of identifying all natural hazards likely to impact our City, ranking them by level of concern (both the damage they can do and the likelihood that they... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Distance Learning for Thursday, February 18

Wednesday, February 17 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School District will continue with Distance Learning on Thursday, February 18. Their lots are cleared and ready to go but PCPS still has some hazardous bus routes and poor walking conditions. PCPS is also concerned about the issues that could arise in the morning due to the slushing from today freezing... Read More.

PCPS Reporting 11 Contact Tracing Investigations For Week Of January 18

Monday, January 25 by Lyman James

This COVID-19 update will provide data regarding contract tracing investigations and number of individuals affected by COVID-19 from the week of January 18 through January 22. The weekend data from January 16 and 17 is reflected on Monday, January 18. The chart attached and information provided by PCPS explain's the districts COVID-19 data from... Read More.

PCPS shares COVID-19 update for January 18

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has released a COVID-19 update for Monday, January 18. In the update, PCPS says they appreciate the in-person instructional time they had last week. However, as expected, there were many close contact quarantines at Po-Hi and several elementary classrooms transitioned to Distance Learning. Po-Hi will remain on Distance Learning due... Read More.