City of Ponca City shares update on fuel prices

The electric grid relies heavily on natural gas for power generation. Compared to 2021, natural gas market prices were up 291 percent in May of 2022 and 248 percent in April of 2022. Some factors cited for the rise in natural gas prices include: unusually high temperatures in some parts of the U.S., the... Read More.

City of Newkirk made aware of phone scam

The City of Newkirk's been made aware of a phone scam where a live person is posing as an employee for Evergy and asking for past due electric bills to be paid or service will be disconnected. This is a scam. Please disregard these phone calls. The city has contacted Evergy and made them... Read More.

Ark City Motorcyclist Transported To Hospital After Deer Strike

An Ark City man was taken to William Newton Hospital in Winfield following a collision on his motorcycle with a deer early Monday morning.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the 19000 block of U.S. 77 at approximately 5:50 a.m. south of Winfield for an injury accident.Richard Jones, 65, was... Read More.
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Ark City Man Arrested Following Single-Vehicle Rollover Friday

A man was arrested following a single-vehicle rollover accident early Friday morning in Cowley County.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office Activity Report Friday afternoon, at approximately 1:39 a.m. Friday, Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 27000 block of 71st Road for a one vehicle, rollover, injury accident.Michael Shea was arrested for suspended... Read More.

Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs

Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs to the electric system damaged by 70 mph winds that occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. this morning.Drivers are asked to please avoid Lake Road, between Kygar Road and 14th Street, while repairs are underway and tree debris is being removed.As of this release, there are approximately... Read More.

Paint Night returns to the Ponca City RecPlex

Paint Night at the RecPlex is returning this summer! It will help you tap into your creative side, no matter what your skill level is. Painting is a great way to relax and have fun.Classes are June 12 (register by TODAY, June 9), July 10 (register by July 7), and August 14 (register by... Read More.
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Head Family hosting Ponca City Celebration

Danny, Carey, and C.R. Head would like to celebrate Ponca City. This incredible family will host a Ponca City Family and Friends Celebration Thursday, June 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will set up at Lake Ponca with a huge tent across from the Ambuc Playground and Pavilion.Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters, Inc.... Read More.
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Blackwell City Council approves 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that the Blackwell City Council have just approved their 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget which includes the following utility rate increases, effective July 1, 2022.SEWER: 40% increaseWATER: 4% increaseWASTE: 4% increaseELECTRIC: 4% increase

Ponca City man injured in Osage County accident

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Ponca City man is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident that occurred at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, on City View south of Scissortail Lane, one mile east of McCord, in Osage County.Troopers report that Glen E. Salmon, 73, was in control of a 2013 Harley Davidson, traveling... Read More.

Ponca City Library awarded Grant

The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $12,867.43 grant to the Ponca City Public Library to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ODL offered targeted grants to Oklahoma public libraries as part of the agency’s plan for use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds.Holly LaBossiere, Ponca City Library Director, stated “The... Read More.