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Short Term Rental Homes Subject To Ponca City Hotel Excise Tax

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

City Code 4-3-1 allows the City of Ponca City to collect the Ponca City Hotel Excise Tax of 8% from many different forms of lodging in Ponca City. Short term rentals, such as those provided by Airbnb and Vrbo are also subject to the hotel excise tax, as they fall under the definition of... Read More.

Oklahoma City woman injured in accident in Noble County

Tuesday, February 22 by Lyman James

An Oklahoma City woman is in serious condition after an accident that occurred at 10:38 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 64 west of Lela in Noble County.Troopers report Ashley Hodge, 28, of Oklahoma City was driving a 2012 Honda Accord eastbound on U.S. 64 when she swerved to avoid a deer. The vehicle departed the... Read More.

Ponca City resident injured in accident Friday in Yukon

Monday, February 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at about 4:19 p.m. on Friday on Interstate-40 westbound, about 0.2 miles west of Garth Brooks Blvd in Yukon, OK in Canadian County.The patrol said the accident involved a 2003 Honda motorcycle driven by Reuben Stokley (SIC), 43, of Ponca City, OK. Stokley... Read More.

Signing Day for Several Ponca City Wildcat

Thursday, February 10 by Lyman James

Excitement was in the air Thursday afternoon when six Ponca City Wildcat football players signed letters to play football with three different colleges.Three players, Lane Scholey, Elijah Phillips and Nate Collins, will play football for Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kan.Devin Zimmerschied will play at Southwestern College, Thomas Sober will play at Ottawa University... Read More.

Today’s the final day to file for Newkirk City Commission seat No. 2

Wednesday, February 9 by Lyman James

If you are interested in filing for Newkirk City Commission seat No. 2, you can file for Declarations of Candidacy.Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the Kay County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. this evening, Wednesday Feb. 9, when the filing period ends. Contest of Candidacy must be... Read More.

Under a pound of methamphetamine removed from Ponca City

Monday, February 7 by Lyman James

Investigators with the PCPD Special Projects Unit recently removed just under a pound of methamphetamine from the streets of Ponca City. Along with the methamphetamine, officers also recovered marijuana, currency derived from drug proceeds, packaging materials for distribution and a large amount of illegal prescription medications. This investigation was ongoing for multiple weeks and eventually... Read More.

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting Feb. 2 to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP

Friday, January 28 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City, in conjunction with the contractor, Meshek and Associates, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chamber of City Hall, 516 E. Grand Avenue, to gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP... Read More.

City Wide Garage Sale set for March 19

Thursday, January 27 by Lyman James

Ponca City's annual City Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, March 19. For this one day ONLY the City will waive the regular requirements for a garage sale. The $5 permit won’t be required, and the garage sale will not be counted toward the yearly limit of two. Residents who hold garage... Read More.

City of Ponca City hiring for Environmental Services Director

Wednesday, January 26 by Lyman James

The City is looking to hire an Environmental Services Director!The Director will assume full management responsibility for all Environmental Services Department service and activities including landfill, solid waste, water and wastewater treatment and maintenance; recommend and administer policies and procedures.Environmental Services provides solid waste, water and wastewater services, while protecting public health and meeting... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber’s Receipt Campaign starts February 1

Tuesday, January 25 by Lyman James

Starting Tuesday, February 1 the Ponca City Chamber will begin its 2022 Receipt Campaign. This campaign will last the entire month of February. When you shop Ponca City businesses, save your receipts. Then print your name and phone number on each receipt and drop them off at the Ponca City Chamber Office. The Chamber office... Read More.

Blackwell’s City Hall closed until January 24th

Tuesday, January 18 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell announced Monday that the City Hall will be closed until January 24th.For any assistance you can call the Utility Office at 363-7200 or Administrative Office at 363-7250.The payment options we have available are the Utility drop box, the Utility phone pay 866-330-9322 or you can log on and pay at... Read More.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed today as City Holiday

Monday, January 17 by Lyman James

• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 17, and RESUME Tuesday, January 18. • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Monday, January 17, and will REOPEN Tuesday, January 18. • Ponca City Library will CLOSE Monday, January 17, and REOPEN Tuesday, January 18. • Marland’s Grand Home will CLOSE Sunday, January 16, and REOPEN Tuesday,... Read More.