Man cashes stolen $9,000 from Ponca City bank

Update: PCPD Investigators have spoken with representatives of Equity Bank and confirmed the suspect in this incident used two separate forms of fraudulent identification and a fraudulent Social Security Number. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Ponca City Police Department. On April 16th, 2022, at 11:58 AM,... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for stolen vehicle in Stillwater

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:14 p.m. Stillwater PD officers were dispatched to the Holiday Inn Express at 700 E. Krayler in reference to a recovery of a stolen vehicle. According to the report from Stillwater Police, an employee at the hotel observed a male in a gray Ford Ranger pickup in the parking... Read More.
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Ponca City Police Department hosts 35th Leadership Ponca City class

Chief Don Bohon and other members of the Ponca City Police Department, had the privilege of hosting the 35th Leadership Ponca City class for a portion of their “City Government” day. The class toured through the unfinished, but still very impressive Ponca City Police Station that is under construction at 300 E. Oklahoma Ave.

Ponca City Resident arrested for Child Pornography

On 4/21/2022, Ponca City Police Department investigators arrested Ponca City Resident, 39 year old George Robert Castanon for  Manufacturing and Possessing Child Pornography and Felony charges of Peeping Tom. On 4/19/2022, Castanon’s girlfriend found disturbing content on a portable media storage device owned by Castanon.  When she viewed the content, Castanon’s girlfriend located what appeared... Read More.
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City of Ponca City provides update on Broadband service

The construction bid for Phase 4 and 5 has been awarded to Trans-Tel Central, LLC, headquartered in Norman, OK. They are in the process of setting up the offices and warehouse, and anticipate beginning the actual construction process on 4/25/22. Phase 4 and 5 consist of all homes and businesses on the East side of... Read More.

City of Ponca City observing Good Friday today

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY today, which is Friday the 15th: • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday April 15, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 18. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Friday, April 15, OPEN Saturday, April 16, CLOSE Sunday, April 17,... Read More.
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Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 11

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 11, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick and Taylor were present. Commissioners Chapman and Scott were absent. Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, the following were presented: a Fair Housing... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

By BRADY BAUMANThe City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the virus. Winfield saw 4,350 residents... Read More.

Ponca City Fire Department shares reminder as temperatures warm up

As temperatures are getting warmer the Ponca City Fire Department would like to remind citizens to be extra vigilant in activities that may lead to accidental fires, including improper use of barbecue grills and improper disposal of hot ashes from barbecue grills or carelessly discarding smoking materials. Barbecue grills, gas or charcoal, smokers or other... Read More.