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Ponca City Library changing to new software

Wednesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Library will be changing to a new software and public catalog interface next week.Beginning Friday, July 9 there will be an interruption of downloading electronic resources and placing holds from home.From Friday through Wednesday, the library will be handling checkouts and checking in books in the time honored low tech way.The... Read More.

Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication set for Friday

Tuesday, July 6 by Lyman James

You're invited to join the City of Ponca City for the airport celebration of the summer!The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and the City of Ponca City welcome Gov. Kevin Stitt and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other officials as they celebrate the Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10:00... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 5

Thursday, July 1 by Lyman James

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, JULY 5Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 5 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 4 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 6. Contact:... Read More.

Ponca City Board Of Commissioners Regular Session Held June 28

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 28, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on June 14, 2021; a resolution appropriating money for... Read More.

Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS... Read More.

More Ponca City residents can sign up for broadband

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Customers residing INSIDE the red lines on this map can come into Utility Billing (located at City Hall, 516 E Grand Ave) any weekday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to sign up. Ponca City Broadband does not require a contract, just the same utility services agreement used for Electric and Water. Once the... Read More.

Ponca City woman to appear in court for Child Strangulation Case

Friday, June 25 by Lyman James

A Ponca City woman is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court for a Child Strangulation Case.Ashley Nichole Evans, 20, faces one felony charge of child abuse by strangulation. According to Ponca City Police, Evans is accused of strangling a juvenile male that tried to break up an argument.The... Read More.

City of Tonkawa surveying for water improvement

Thursday, June 24 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa has teamed up with the Indian Health Service's to improve the water system. Over the next few days individuals authorized by the City or City employees will be canvasing the neighborhoods with the survey below. It should only take a moment of your time. Thank you in advance for your... Read More.

Armed, Dangerous Ark City man arrested in Ponca City Friday

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City, Ks. Police Department responded to a call on Friday involving an Arkansas City man that was considered to be armed and dangerous.Christopher Logan Strychalski, 29, was arrested in the Ponca City McDonald's parking lot at around 6:30 p.m. Friday on suspicion of aggravated battery, criminal threat and discharge of a firearm... Read More.

City of Ponca City in partnership with NERA for COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City in partnership with New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) has been approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.The purpose of the CDBG CARES ACT Rent/Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance Programs are to... Read More.

Room available for Ponca City Chamber’s Customer Service Training

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

If you are a Ponca City Chamber Member, they still have room for their Customer Service Training on Wednesday, June 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Chamber can always say Shop Ponca First, but if they are not offering quality customer service it is not going to continue. This training is free... Read More.

Missing Wisconsin woman possibly seen in Enid and Ponca City areas

Thursday, June 10 by Lyman James

The Enid Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing Wisconsin woman who was last seen at a residence in Enid.Stephanie Rene Wallace, 23, of Spring Green, WI, was last seen at a residence on North Adams on June 5. She was reported missing to the Dodgeville Police Department in... Read More.