The Scoop: Ponca City Commissioners Regular Session April 24, 2023

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 24, 2023. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Garrett Bowers, Paul Taylor and Kelsey Wagner were in attendance. Commission Robert Bodick was absent. Consent Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved... Read More.

Taco Lover? Tacolalah Returns to Ark City

Tacolalah is Ark City’s new premier multicultural festival event!  The third annual Tacolalah Festival will be an all-day event, Saturday May 6th, for the whole family, no matter your nationality.Mark your calendar and join us for local taco vendors, a beer garden, cultural events and — of course — the Cowley Outdoor Market! This is... Read More.

Two Women Arrested after Armed Standoff in Ark City

On Saturday morning, Jesse Shae Simmons, 44, and Alyna Arran Alvarado, 33, both from Winfield, were arrested by the Arkansas City Police Department after a four-hour standoff in the 1300 block of North A Street.The incident began when the police received a report of a woman threatening people with a gun at 11:34 a.m.... Read More.
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City of Ponca City Announces New Weather Alert System

If you have a cell phone, landline phone or email address, you will now be able to enroll for a new alerting system in Ponca City. Developed by Inspiron Logistics, WENS Notification System can provide emergency weather alerts, local utility outages and other unexpected events to all Ponca City citizens that register. There is... Read More.

Ponca City PD Updates Sunday Shooting on City’s North Side

The Ponca City Police Department was notified of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday, April 9th, shortly before noon. PCFD Paramedics and medical staff also responded to the scene and determined the victim, 23 year old Cesar Lopez, was deceased.  Ponca City Police Department Detectives were called out to investigate the incident, and at... Read More.

Monday Morning Accident at 14th & Hartford, Ponca City

Statement from the Ponca City Police Department The Ponca City Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident shortly before 5:00am this morning, just south of the intersection of 14th St and Hartford.  We appreciate the public’s concern for the motorist involved in this incident and we want to express our gratitude for your assistance with... Read More.
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Ponca City Spring Cleanup Set For April 22nd-29th

Ponca City’s Annual Spring Cleanup will be held April 22 thru April 29 for Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free. Ponca City Utility customers will be receiving a flyer... Read More.

Filing Begins for Offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa

Candidates interested in filing for office in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023. Carol Leaming, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the County Election Board no later than... Read More.
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Ponca City Board of Commissioners Meeting Held on Dec. 27, 2022

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott, and Taylor were in attendance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board... Read More.

Lunch Hour Shots on 14th in Ponca City

Conditions are poor with blowing snow creating lots of problems in the open country and on I-35 but it's slick and hazardous in Ponca City as well.  We decided to take a quick drive on 14th to check current conditions.  11:45 AM.

No Trash Pickup Friday or Monday, Ponca City Christmas Holidays

City Hall will be CLOSED Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26 and REOPEN Tuesday, December 27.• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, December 23, or Monday, December 26, and will RESUME Tuesday, December 27. As there will be no residential trash collection Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, please only put... Read More.