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Moulton pleads guilty after fatal accident that killed Ark City football player

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that 19-year-old Walker Moulton pleaded guilty this morning to a reduced charge of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, as the driver in an accident last fall that claimed the life of Ark City High football player Rhett Lathers.He had been charged with a felony count of first-degree manslaughter for the Oct.... Read More.

Street Repair To Begin Tuesday At Central And 2nd Street In Ark City

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Road work will begin Tuesday at Central and 2nd Street in Ark City.According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Central and 2nd Street southbound lane will be closed due to storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.The Public Services Department’s Street and Stormwater Division estimates repairs to the base and surface... Read More.

City Of Winfield Neighborhood Cleanup Program Starts Saturday

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

The City of Winfield has released details for its Neighborhood Cleanup Program.The will have roll-off containers for household clean-up items available every Saturday beginning July 9 through October 29th, with the exception of Sept. 3.Items not allowed for the containers include:- Compost or Brush (accepted at Compost Facility 320 Broad St.) - Vehicle Tires (accepted... Read More.

City of Tonkawa’s brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

City of Tonkawa's brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs:Sometime during the last week of June, a large break developed in the 12” water main that brings the city’s water from the well field and out-of-town basin into town. The break occurred in the middle of the stream of... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested by Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for drug possession

Tuesday, July 5 by Lyman James

Pawnee, Okla. - The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ponca City man for more than 115 grams of methamphetamine and possession of firearms after a traffic stop on Saturday, July 2nd.On Saturday, July 2nd at around 7:00 PM, Deputy Dartanian Tilly stoped a white Chevy pickup near the intersection of Highway 64 and... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe 4th of July Holiday

Friday, July 1 by Lyman James

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 4 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 5.(As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, July 4, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight or for several days is susceptible to scatter from animals... Read More.

ACPD: Wichita Woman Accused Of Manufacturing Counterfeit Currency In Ark City Motel Room

Tuesday, June 28 by Lyman James

Ark City police say a Wichita woman was manufacturing and trying to pass off counterfeit currency out of an Ark City motel room.The woman, 31-year-old Angela Jolynn Smith-Rael, was arrested following a pursuit by Cowley County Sheriff's Office deputies that began in Ark City and ended in Derby after complaints from local convenience stores."This... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Happenings with Rich Cantillon

Monday, June 27 by Lyman James

Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp

Tuesday, June 21 by Lyman James

A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City... Read More.

15-Year-Old With BB Guns The Cause For Police Presence In AC Park

Friday, June 17 by Lyman James

Ark City police were called to Paris Park Thursday afternoon for a report of a person with a rifle that was also wearing a gun in a holster.According to a news release from ACPD Chief Eric Burr, several officers arrived after 1 p.m. and contacted a 15-year-old Ark City resident. Police confirmed that the... Read More.

City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4

Wednesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m.The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at approximately... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners meet in regular session on June 13

Wednesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 13. Vice Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Chapman and Scott were in attendance.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the character trait of Endurance was introduced for the month of June.Consent... Read More.