2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race July 4

Register for the 2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race held at beautiful Lake Ponca on Independence Day. Kayakers will maneuver around the marked course on the East Lake to prove their paddling skills and come out on top.The first place grand prize will be a Blackstone Griddle. Additional prizes awarded to 2nd & 3rd... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Mitchell All-NBA 1st team. LeBron, 40, is 2nd team

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer(AP) — Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot this season.It only made sense that they would be unanimous All-NBA picks as well.Gilgeous-Alexander — the league’s MVP — along with Jokic and Antetokounmpo were unveiled... Read More.
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Oklahoma Shootout Fast Draw Event set for September 2nd

The World Fast Draw Association has scheduled a fast draw event on Saturday, September 2nd, at 5250 North Hilltop Road in Newkirk.Renowned as one of the world's premier organizations dedicated to the fast draw sport, the World Fast Draw Association boasts a vast membership across the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom,... Read More.

DXDT Concert Being Held Friday, June 2nd

The first in a series of downtown Ponca City concerts is being held tomorrow, Friday June 2nd! You can hear the musical stylings of popular local musician Larry Newsom! The concert will begin at 6 PM. The free concerts will be held on the first Friday of every month from now until September!
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Street Repair To Begin Tuesday At Central And 2nd Street In Ark City

Road work will begin Tuesday at Central and 2nd Street in Ark City.According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Central and 2nd Street southbound lane will be closed due to storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.The Public Services Department’s Street and Stormwater Division estimates repairs to the base and surface... Read More.

2nd half of taxes due before April 1

Ponca City News reports that the Kay County Treasurer, would like to remind tax payers that the 2nd half of their taxes is due before April 1st and that paying on-line with eCheck is fee free at kaycounty.org.The Treasurer’s office is now located at 219 S Main, Newkirk in the Kay County Administration... Read More.
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Closings and Cancellations for February 3rd

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.

Ponca Varsity Wrestling finishes 2nd at Jenks Tournament

Ponca Varsity finished the Jenks Tournament in 2nd place out of 21 teams! Champions included Christopher Kiser 106, Gabe Roland 182, Landon Newlin 195 and Joe Leavitt 220! Runners up were Cameron Kiser 120 and Preston Lee 126. Jack Swenson 132 finished 3rd, Rayden Agee 170 4th and Cayson Badley HWT 6th! All photos... Read More.

Kansas man charged with 2nd degree rape in Kay County

A Winfield, Kansas resident is facing a felony count of 2nd degree rape in Kay County.Andrew Patrick Johnson, 32, received his felony on June 29 when Blackwell police were notified that he tried raping a 15-year-old girl. According to police, Johnson and the teen connect via social media in March, and the teen's phone... Read More.