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Tigers Enact Revenge In 10-7 Win Over Central Florida, Advance To Final Four Teams At World Series

Wednesday, June 1 by Lyman James

In a rematch of the first game of the JUCO World Series, the seventh-seeded Cowley College Tigers and fourth-seeded Central Florida College Patriots faced off in an elimination game Tuesday at Stocker Stadium’s Sam Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, Colo.According to a news release from Cowley, sophomore centerfielder Bryce Madron homered and drove in... Read More.

Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez Named New CEO of Lopez-Dorada Foods

Wednesday, June 1 by Lyman James

Lopez-Dorada Foods announced Tuesday that Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez has been named Chief Executive Officer of the company effective June 1, 2022. The announcement was made by Ed Sanchez who will serve as the company’s Chairman of the Board. “I am thrilled that Pancho is bringing his decades of industry knowledge and international experience to the... Read More.

USDA Awards Grant To City Of Wellington For New Storm Sirens

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

The City of Wellington will receive a $27,500 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture for the purchase and installation of eight new storm sirens.According to a press release from USDA, over $16 million in loans and grants have been awarded across the state for the purpose of rural community infrastructure improvements.The sirens... Read More.

Construction for Union Street Bridge set to start June 6

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that the start date for the Union Street bridge re-decking project is now June 6.Union Street will be closed during the entire 90-day project.During the project Union will be closed from Summit to Park and traffic will detour to the west to Oak Street. Highland will be closed while crews... Read More.

Express Employment Clydesdales coming to Ponca City

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

The Express Employment Clydesdales are coming to Ponca City for the first time ever and will appear at the 101 Wild West Rodeo on June 10- 11th.”We are thrilled to have the Express Employment Clydesdales here for the 101 Wild West Rodeo & Parade and hope everyone comes out early to the rodeo to... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out.Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance... Read More.

Flood Watch in effect from this afternoon until Wednesday night

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Watch for portions of central Oklahoma, northern Oklahoma, northwest Oklahoma, southwest Oklahoma and western Oklahoma from late this afternoon through Wednesday night. This includes the following counties, in central Oklahoma, Canadian, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma and Payne. In northern Oklahoma, Garfield, Grant, Kay and Noble.... Read More.

Flood Warning Issued For Arkansas River At Ark City; No Major Event Expected

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

Minor river flooding is forecast for the Arkansas River at Ark City.According to local emergency management, the river should crest Thursday night around midnight at 12.4 foot and should fall below flood stage sometime Saturday. Flood stage for the Arkansas River at Ark City is 11 foot.The Walnut River at Ark City is being... Read More.

USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative Brings Children’s Author to Cowley County

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

The Ark City USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative is hosting children’s author, Brenda Maier, in Cowley County June 21-22.According to a news release from the school district, Maier is the author of popular children’s books entitled The Little Red Fort, The Little Blue Bridge, and most recently, Peeping Beauty. Her stories are considered “fractured... Read More.

Chuck Bowman Donation

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

Former Ponca City High School graduate and 2018 Ponca City High School Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee, Charles (Chuck) Bowman’s life is recounted in his new coffee table book, “Godly Influence On and Off the Field,” which chronicles his life in sports and as a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.Mr. Bowman donated... Read More.