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Flu Hitting Some Oklahoma Schools Hard. COVID & RSV Also Big Concerns.

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

Flu season is always difficult. But this year, experts worry that we may face a particularly brutal season. Medical sources are saying that we should be taking the triple threat of flu, COVID and RSV seriously. Officials are acknowledging the early and significant impact of the flu and the threats posed by the others. ... Read More.

Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Big Decisions for Kids at Washington Pre-K Center

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Mrs. Chambers' class at the Washington Pre-K Center had a big decision to make today ... Oreos or Chips Ahoy? Mrs. Gilpin, the class assistant, represented and campaigned for the Oreo while Mrs. Chambers rallied for Chips Ahoy. Each teacher made a campaign video and gave a speech. Students were able to taste each... Read More.

AUDIO: WVF’s Bart Redford Previews Festival’s Big 5-0; Says Founders Would Be ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ By Its Success

Monday, September 12 by Lyman James

Walnut Valley Festival Executive Director Bart Redford stopped by the KSOK studios last Wednesday to preview the big 50th edition of the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield.The festival officially kicks off this Wednesday at the Winfield Fairgrounds.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

Big Ben Welch – Less than $500 to reach GoFundMe Goal

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Update: July 28th. As of today, (noon on July 28) we're just $445 away from reaching the Go Fund Me goal for Ben's family and final expenses. You can help reach that goal by clicking here.Ben's memorial service will be held Friday at 2pm in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center on the... Read More.

Ponca City Golf males first appearance in Oklahoma Big 8 Conference Golf Tournament

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City Golf teams made their first appearance in the Big 8 Conference Tournament! The tournament was held at Wentz Golf course. Both Ponca City teams placed third with three individuals making the All-Conference Team!On the girls’ team, Ryleigh Rowe placed 5th. On the boys’ team, Hunter Austin placed 3rd and Brady Wicker won... Read More.

Ponca City Wrestling named 2021 Big 4+4 Team Champions

Tuesday, February 2 by Lyman James

Ponca City Wrestling turned in another big performance over the weekend. The Wildcats are the 2021 Big 4+4 Team Champions. The tournament consisted of great competition from all classes. The participating teams include Ponca City, Choctaw, Blackwell, Perry, Deer Creek, Altus, and Pawhuska. “The team wrestled well this weekend and it should give us a... Read More.

Mavs pick up big road win at Cowley, Lady Mavs lose

Monday, January 25 by Lyman James

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas – The #13 Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks picked up a huge road win Saturday night at #24 Cowley County 101-91. The Lady Mavs lost to Cowley 86-44 in the first game. Mavs 101, Cowley 91 Sophomore Avante Lederer scored 23 points including 14 points in a key second half stretch to lead... Read More.

Ponca City High School Wildcat Swimming Team Made First Appearance in Oklahoma Big 8 Conference

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City School Wildcat Swim team made their first appearance in the Oklahoma Big 8 Conference meet held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The Conference teams included: Putnam City, Putnam City North, Putnam City West, Enid, Choctaw, Midwest City, and Ponca City.Tayler Bennett was a Conference Champion in the 200 Free and Simone... Read More.

Payne County sees another big jump in COVID-19 cases, 225 new cases across Oklahoma

Saturday, June 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 225 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma on Saturday, making it the most amount of new cases in a day since the pandemic. This surpasses the 222 cases reported Friday. There have been 8,073 positive COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma since testing started, and 1,578 active... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Joining Oklahoma Big 8 Conference

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Athletics has recently joined the Oklahoma Big 8 Conference. The conference schools are Choctaw, Enid, Midwest City, Putnam City Original, Putnam City West, Putnam City North, and Ponca City. The conference currently has seven schools and looking to add one more.Each sport will have some form of conference requirements whether... Read More.

101 Wild West Rodeo Announcer To Take The Big Stage In Texas

Thursday, January 31 by Lyman James

Garrett Yearigan, who is known for announcing the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City the last two years, has been chosen to work the 2019 RFD-TV's "The American," which will be held March 2-3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is the richest weekend in rodeo with over $2 million up for... Read More.

Win the Bull’s Ultimate BIG GAME Giveaway! Includes 50 Inch Big Screen TV!

Tuesday, January 15 by Lyman James

1047 The Bull is teaming with Sunny 1230 to make game day a BIG Day! Our Ultimate Big Game Giveaway Prize Package is loaded and includesA 50 inch 4K Big Screen TV from Merrifield Office Supply A luxurious recliner from Davis Furniture & Appliance and A Jiffy Trip Big Game Feast - including... Read More.