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Ponca City DECA Elects 2022-2023 Officers

Tuesday, September 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City DECA chapter recently elected officers for the 2022-2023 school year. Officers pictured, from left, are Tynli Nickell, reporter; Emma Bickford, secretary; Ryleigh Rowe, president; Laney Reynolds, vice-president; Lanie Hendricks, social media; and Amaela Sunderland, treasurer. The Ponca City DECA chapter is led by advisor Heather Monks.

Land & Sitterly Retire from Ponca City Schools

Saturday, September 17 by Lyman James

A retirement reception was held Thursday morning for PCPS employees Sherre Land and Cheryl Sitterly. Congratulations...and thank you for your years of service to our students, schools and families!

Ark City Commission Schedules Special Session Monday To Discuss Water System

Friday, September 9 by Lyman James

The Ark City Commission will meet in special session Monday.According to a notice from the city, the meeting will be at 4 p.m. in the commission room at City Hall, located at 118 W. Central Ave.The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the water system. No other business will be discussed at this... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall Says City Is Looking At Restructuring Energy Rates

Wednesday, September 7 by Lyman James

Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall stopped by the KSOK studios last week and discussed the heat of the summer, drought and how the city is looking to restructure energy rates to balance costs for customers.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

UPDATE: Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Devices’ Found By City Crews At Cherry Street Park Thursday

Thursday, September 1 by Lyman James

The Winfield Police Department is asking for the public's help involving an investigation at Cherry Street Park Thursday night that temporarily closed the park.According to a news release from the WPD Thursday evening, at approximately 1:14 p.m. officers from the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to Cherry Street Park, at the 1500 block of... Read More.

Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this point."Burr said police were called... Read More.

Ark City Firefighters Extinguish Camper Fire Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, August 10 by Lyman James

Firefighters extinguished a camper fire Wednesday morning in northwest Ark City.Ark City Fire/EMS responded to the scene around 8 a.m. near 14th Street and Colorado by the Ark City High School baseball/softball fields and Riverview Cemetery.One individual was tended to at the scene, according to scanner traffic.More information will be added... Read More.

City Of Caldwell To Receive Nearly $1M In USDA Loans, Grants For Water System Improvements

Monday, July 25 by Lyman James

The City of Caldwell has been announced as one of eight community projects across the state to receive loan and grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture.According to a news release from USDA Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis Monday morning, a $479,000 loan and a $512,000 grant will supplement previous... Read More.

Search Called Off At Winfield City Lake Following Report Of Missing Child

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Search efforts ended just before 7 p.m. Thursday for a child reported missing in the water at Winfield City Lake.At 2:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a woman who was at the beach area of the north side of the lake reported to park personnel a boy, approximately 8-10 years old, was missing in the water.The... Read More.

Crews Battling Water Main Breaks In Ark City

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Crews are working to fix a water main breaks in Ark City.According to Ark City Mayor Kanyon Gingher, a break at Kansas Avenue near 8th Street was first suspected at 2:30 a.m. and crews have been working to locate and fix the 14-inch main. Another main break was discovered Thursday afternoon at 3rd and... Read More.

Kal Cloonan opens new Central Cafe in Ponca’s City Central Building

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Thursday morning, The Ponca City Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Central Cafe located in the City Central Building at Central and 5th Street. Cutting the ribbon is owner Kal Cloonan. Holding the ribbon are Brooke Jones and Jessica Thaxton-Ross. Kal offers smoothies, coffee, vegan food and other great items. Juice...food...love! ... Read More.

Wholesale Power Prices Impacting Ponca City Energy Customers

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

High wholesale power prices are impacting Ponca City Energy customer bills and may continue to do so into the near future. These high costs are being felt nationwide and are a combination of a series of factors, most notably high natural gas prices and historic demand.For its short-term outlook, the Energy Information Administration reported... Read More.