Ark City teen killed in accident in Kay County

Rhett Lathers, 17, of Arkansas City High School died in a single-vehicle accident in Kay County Tuesday night that left another passenger in critical condition. The driver, Walker L. Moulton, 18, of Winfield, Kansas was suspected of drunk driving and is in jail related to the fatal crash. The one-vehicle crash occurred before 11 p.m.... Read More.

Scam alert for the City of Blackwell

The City of Blackwell has received reports that scammers are making phone calls to Blackwell residents, identifying themselves as representatives from the City of Blackwell and demanding payment for utility bills over the phone, specifically mentioning electric payments.These calls have allegedly also been coming AFTER regular hours of the Blackwell City Hall.The City of... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting October 25

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting on October 25, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order. Commissioner Bodick, Commissioner, Scott, and Commissioner Taylor were in attendance. Commissioner Chapman was absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners... Read More.
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Bond set at $25,000 for Ponca City man that shot a horse

Dylan Ray Matthew, 37, of Ponca City is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court after being charged with a felony count of cruelty to animals after two or more felony convictions.A Kay County deputy reports he responded to the 3300 block of Sunny Lane for a report of a... Read More.

Missing Ponca City girl found Tuesday

A Red Alert is no longer in effect for Lorraine Morningstar Torres of Ponca City since she's been found. Torres went missing on October 7th after being at her aunt's house in Ponca City. 12 days later on October 19, MMIP of Northern Oklahoma Indian Territory shared the news that she was found.
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Ponca City Board of Commissioners approve contractor to perform replacement work for Bois D’Arc 24” aerial crossing

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met for a work session on October 18, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order. Commissioner Chapman, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Taylor were in attendance. Commissioner Bodick was absent.The City Commission declared that an emergency exists endangering health, safety and welfare such as to permit waiving... Read More.

Ponca City Library Decorated Pumpkin Contest 2021

Rules: *Must be ages 1-18 to enter into the contest. *Decorate a medium-sized pumpkin. *Use whatever decorations desired, but please no carving or food. This is to prevent mold and bugs. *Contestants will be divided into age groups as follows: Ages 1 -4 Ages 5 – 9 Ages 10 – 18 Pumpkins are due on October 27th with the form, link is... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for soliciting a child under 18 years of age

On October 15, 2021, Ponca City Police Detectives, who are cooperative Agents with the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested Ponca City resident Billy Joe Rutherford. Detectives began conducting an investigation into Rutherford, and possible Lewd Proposals to a minor, after it was discovered during an investigation of a separate incident, that... Read More.
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Red Alert for missing Ponca City teen

A Red Alert has been issued for a missing indigenous teen in Ponca City.Lorraine Morningstar Torres, 15, was last seen a week ago at her aunt's house in Ponca. Torres is enrolled in the Tonkawa Tribe and is descended Pawnee, Ponca, Assiniboine Sioux. Torres weighs 150 Ibs, has brown eyes, dark brown hair, blonde... Read More.