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2nd Annual Sooner Scramble Golf Fundraiser to be held at Country Club

Wednesday, May 20 by Ponca City Now

Join the OU Alumni Club of Kay County for the 2nd Annual Sooner Scramble on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Ponca City Country Club 1101 North Pecan. This fun-filled golf scramble brings Sooner fans together for a great cause, with prizes for winning teams and a day of friendly competition on the course. All funds... Read More.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League gearing up for 2nd season with 6 teams competing this summer

Saturday, May 9 by The Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie is looking forward to connecting with a fanbase as the Athletes Unlimited Softball League switches to a traditional model of teams in fixed cities in year two rather than the touring model of its initial season. “That’s going to be so fun because then... Read More.

OU and Michigan State set for a fast-paced women’s NCAA Tournament clash in 2nd round

Sunday, March 22 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN. Okla. (AP) — The scoreboard operator likely will be busy when Oklahoma and Michigan State meet in a second-round women's NCAA Tournament game on Sunday. Fourth-seeded Oklahoma averages 86.8 points per game and fifth-seeded Michigan State averages 82.5. Those totals were third and 11th in the nation, respectively, after... Read More.

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2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race July 4

Friday, June 6 by Ponca City Now

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.

Thunder guard Alex Caruso is getting a 2nd NBA Finals chance, this time with fans

Sunday, June 1 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Alex Caruso is the only current Oklahoma City Thunder player who has previous experience playing in the NBA Finals. That said, even he has no idea what this year's series will feel like. Caruso was on the Los Angeles Lakers team that beat the Miami Heat in the 2020... Read More.

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

Saturday, May 24 by The Associated Press

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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2024 Comes In 2nd For Most Tornadoes In A Year

Wednesday, December 25 by Ponca City Now

A very active November put this year one tornado away from tying the record of most tornadoes in one year for Oklahoma. Since 1950, the record for tornadoes for one year in Oklahoma is 149. That record set in 2019. The second most is this year at 148, followed by 1999 at 145. Our most... Read More.

Oklahoma Shootout Fast Draw Event set for September 2nd

Wednesday, August 23 by Lyman James

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

Thursday, June 1 by Lyman James

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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Pierce Accepts Plea Deal For 2nd Degree Murder; County Attorney Cites Premeditation Hurdles

Friday, August 12 by Lyman James

Updated: 11:12 a.m. (Editor's Note: Previous reporting from NewsCow's Shane Farley contributed to this article.) ARK CITY — Justin Pierce has changed his plea to guilty following a deal with the state in the district courtroom of Judge Christopher Smith in Ark City Friday morning. Pierce pled guilty to an amended charge of Intentional 2nd... Read More.

Street Repair To Begin Tuesday At Central And 2nd Street In Ark City

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

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

Tuesday, March 15 by Lyman James

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.