High School Football Playoffs Include 5 Area Teams

The 9-1 Tonkawa Buccaneers, the #2 seed in District A-5, open at home against the Mounds Golden Eagles. Mounds finished the regular season at 5-5 and come into the game as the #4 seed in their district. That game can be heard on 1047 The Bull with the pla-by-play team of Joe Thompson and... Read More.

Cowley College Shows Continued Support To Area 4-H Youth Programs

Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds.The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Ark City High School, according to... Read More.
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Area schools and police made aware of nation-wide possible threats to schools trending on TikTok

The Tonkawa Police Department is aware of the nation-wide possible threats to schools, trending on TikTok, for Dec. 17th. TPD has communicated and coordinated with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations/ Oklahoma Information Fusion Center, The 8th District Major Crimes Unit, and the Tonkawa Public Schools. Although no credible threats have been made to... Read More.

Heat advisory for the Kay County area Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for Kay, Noble and Payne counties from noon until 6 p.m. today and the National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from noon until 7 p.m. today. Heat index values up to 105 are expected for... Read More.
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OBI shares dates for upcoming area blood drives

Oklahoma Blood Institute is encouraging donors to rise up and give! Oklahoma Blood Institute is also proud to partner with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be managed as schedules allow. All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma donors.* Those who... Read More.

Christmas Tree Recycling area open until January 20

Now that the holidays are over, what do you do with that Christmas tree that you still have around? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.The Christmas Tree Recycling area is now... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling area opens tomorrow

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Starting December 23, 2020, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open for the... Read More.
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Two area football games rescheduled for Saturday

Due to the recent Ice Storm, two area high school football games have been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. This includes Blackwell's home game against Alva, and on 104.7 The Bull, Tonkawa will pay a visit to Cashion.GThere's still plenty of games slated for Friday night at 7 p.m. Newkirk will... Read More.

Over 8,000 homes and businesses remain without electric in Ponca City area

The City of Ponca City is continuing with ice storm recovery efforts.As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ponca City Energy reports that approximately 8,500 homes/businesses are without power.They are hoping to make lots of progress throughout the day/night. Ponca City Energy along with Street and Park are working around the clock to restore power.Unfortunately, there... Read More.

Po-Hi Academic Team Earns Top Seed in Area Academic Bowl Tournament

The Ponca City High School Academic Team competed via Zoom meeting in the Academic District Seeding Tournament held on Monday October 12. The Team defeated Tulsa Union in their first match 210-180. In the second match, the PCPS Team defeated Stillwater 220-140.This win for Ponca City High School will result in placing them in... Read More.