Dr. Ryan Burkett Graduates from TechCAP Leadership Program

Ponca City - Pioneer Technology Center proudly congratulates Dr. Ryan Burkett, Instructional Director of Trade and Industry Services, on his graduation from the Technology Center Administrator Program (TechCAP). This highly respected leadership initiative is designed to support both current and aspiring leaders within Oklahoma’s CareerTech System. Through TechCAP, participants gain a deeper understanding of... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe Opens New WIC Location in Ponca City

Ponca City - The Otoe-Missouria Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program opens its new location May 1 at 314 N. 5th Street to serve Ponca City families.The former Albright Insurance Building was purchased by the tribe last year and is the newly remodeled location of the Ponca City WIC Clinic. This is the third building... Read More.
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Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 10th

Join this nationwide effort to fight hunger by leaving a sturdy bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick it up and help get it to those in need—it’s that simple!Local volunteers and community partners are working together to make sure pantries and Blessing Boxes across our area stay stocked... Read More.

UPS cutting 20,000 jobs amid reduction in Amazon shipments

UPS announced it is planning to cut 20,000 jobs this year, part of a cost-cutting effort that's linked to the delivery giant's decision to deliver fewer packages from Amazon, its biggest customer.The company also said it plans to close more than 70 stores by the end of June. According to UPS, 40 of its... Read More.
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Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.Osage SkyNews 6 captured live aerial footage Wednesday afternoon showing water flowing from the base of the dam, where a patch had been... Read More.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 28, 2025. Mayor Kelsey Wagner called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Stephanie Austin and Garrett Bowers were in attendance. Commissioner Robert Bodick was absent.Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, Tonkawa City Manager, Nick Payne,... Read More.