East Middle School Teacher Cory Burkett is March Golden Apple Award Winner

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for March is Cory Burkett, a history teacher at East Middle School. Our generous sponsors are Klinger's Collision Center, Blackwell Dentistry, and Kenny Wheeler Farmers Insurance. Congratulations to Cory Burkett and thank you to our community... Read More.

Oklahoma Municipal Alliance recognizes two long time city of Ponca City employees

The OMA (Oklahoma Municipal Alliance) recognized Phil Johnston, Ponca City Energy General Manager, as the 2021 recipient of the Pruett-Lamb Lifetime Achievement Award, and Cindy Heidlage, Ponca City Energy Administrative Secretary, as the 2021 recipient of the Ray Duffy Personal Service Award. Phil Johnston - Pruett-Lamb Lifetime Achievement Award   The OMA Pruett-Lamb lifetime achievement award recognizes... Read More.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION HELD APRIL 26

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 26, 2021.  Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on April 12, 2021, a resolution appropriating money for... Read More.

High Speed Internet Wireless Access Point available in Newkirk

Through cooperation with OneNet, Dr. Brian Whitacre of OSU Agriculture Economics, and Kay County OSU Extension, there is now a Wireless Internet Access Point available in the parking lot north of the Kay County Courthouse. OneNet, the comprehensive digital communications initiative of the state system of higher education, answered the call of the Keep... Read More.

OSDH reporting 115 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 115 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 447,393 COVID-19 cases as 10,122 cases are active. Other data shows that the provisional death count rose by one to put the state's death toll to 8,230.Kay County has seen 5,290 COVID-19 cases, 125 deaths and 5,047 recoveries. Therefor,... Read More.
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OBI announces blood drives happening in May

Every summer has a story. Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking Oklahomans to make their summer story a lifesaving one by donating blood for local patients! Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive with SPONSOR on DAY, DATE, from TIME to TIME at PLACE.  Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood at one... Read More.

Wheat Field Day at Schieber Farms Thursday, May 6th

The annual Kay County OSU Extension Wheat Field day at Schieber Farms in Kildare, OK will be Thursday, May 6th. The replicated wheat plot is located at 3300 W Furguson Ave, Kildare, OK 74604. Mask and Social Distancing will be required at this event. There will be a breakfast served to those who RSVP... Read More.
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Woman injured in accident west of Stillwater

An injury collision occurred at 9:58 p.m. Tuesday night on Lakeview road just east of Sangre road, approximately ½ miles west of Stillwater in Payne County.Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a 44-year-old female that currently has their name withheld was driving a 2004 Chevy Trail blazer when the vehicle departed roadway to the right,... Read More.

Domino’s In Ponca is hiring now

Domino's is hiring now in Ponca City.  We're hiring for all positions, full and part-time.  Benefits are available!  If you're energetic, enjoy working with the public and in a fast-paced restaurant environment, Domino's would love to talk with you.  A great brand, a great team and a great opportunity.   Apply today at 506 South... Read More.