Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Ponca City Police Department for radio system upgrade

PONCA CITY —  Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery has donated $50,000 to the Ponca City Police Department to support a critical upgrade to the department’s radio communication system.The funding will allow for modernization of equipment and improved reliability in field communications — essential for officer safety, coordinated response, and effective public service during emergency situations.The... Read More.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.
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Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, Ponca City Police Department Teaming up to Conduct Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ponca City

In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, in partnership with the Ponca City Police Department, will be teaming up to conduct tobacco and alcohol compliance checks in Ponca City in April. These checks, which involve inspections and enforcement actions, are vital in ensuring that... Read More.

Stillwater Police Department Chief Named After Extensive Search

(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Police Department will officially have a new Chief of Police beginning April 28, when Christopher Hassig, current Captain for the Houston Police Department, will take the helm after a comprehensive, nationwide search was conducted.“This was a collaborative process with City leadership, community stakeholders, and members of the police department. Stillwater... Read More.
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Homicide Update from the Ponca City Police Department

PONCA CITY- On July 31st, at 3:32 am, the Ponca City 911 Center received a call of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. Maple Avenue. Ponca City Fire Units and Ponca City Police Units responded. At 3:42 am, the Fire Department reported finding a person deceased in the residence. Foul play was... Read More.
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Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide feedback by completing a brief,... Read More.

PC Fire Department Promotes Wingo & Regier

News from the City of Ponca CityCongratulations are in order for a couple of Firemen!First photo- Cody Wingo's presentation of his badge for promotion to Driver (pictured with him are his Assistant Chief Ron Cremers and Deputy Chief Gary Wilson)2nd photo- Cody Regier's presentation for promotion to Lieutenant. (pictured with him are his Assistant... Read More.

B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

The City-Cowley County Health Department says respiratory infections in the county have risen dramatically over the past few weeks.According to a news release from the health department Monday, during the past four weeks a sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections has been noted in Cowley County.The new infections are connected to the newest Omicron... Read More.