Was That a Tornado in Southeast Ponca on Monday Night?

Kay County is collaborating with the National Weather Service to confirm a low-end tornado touched down on Monday night, May 6th, starting around 8:45 PM. The storms affected far east/southeast Ponca City around the Lake Ponca area and moved northeast through Kay County. The attached photo illustrates the suspected path based on damage assessments... Read More.

SEVERE STORMS: Weather Alerts

KAY COUNTY EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE UPDATED 915am -Alrighty, everyone. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, there was additional data to be obtained that could impact today’s forecast. As that is starting to trickle in, we find ourselves firmly within an upgraded high-risk zone. This post isn't to panic anyone, but to just help get you information to... Read More.

SEVERE STORMS: Cancellation Information

Pioneer Technology Center-Please be advised that the following classes this evening will be cancelled due to impending inclement weather: CPR, Pioneer Fit, EMT, and ABE/HSE. University of Oklahoma's Norman Campus- closing at 3:30.  Exams after 3:30 will be rescheduled. 7 Clans First Council Casino- Due to the expected weather conditions for this evening,... Read More.
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SEVERE STORMS: Shelter Information

Below is a list of current confirmed Public Shelters in and around Kay County. -Kaw City: Kaw Nation- 746 Grandview Drive. Between Museum and Title 6 building. Always open until at capacity. -Newkirk: Triggered at Tornado Watch. Open to public with Tornado Warning. Newkirk Library 116 N Maple.   Newkirk High School Gymnasium 625... Read More.

Cowley Volleyball Team Presented National Championship Rings During Ceremony

Honored for capturing its third national championship in program history, members of the Cowley College volleyball team were presented national championship rings during a ceremony held Saturday inside the Robert Brown Theatre. On November 18, 2023, the Lady Tigers defeated the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes in five sets to claim the 2023 National Championship. It had been 140... Read More.
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Ponca’s City-wide Garage Sale Tomorrow (Saturday)

The City-wide Garage sale is set for April 6, 2024, and here's the official list of sale locations provided by the City of Ponca City. 1. 437 Drake Dr. 2. 1710 S. 10th 3. 2308 Woodthrush 4. 1400 El Camino 5. 12 Valleyview 6. 2008 Turner 7. 308 N 11th 8. 2504 Meadow lane 9. 3132 Mary St. 10. 2404 Bluebird 11. 3621 Goldenrod 12. 404... Read More.

Sparklight Accepting Applications for Fund Supporting Local Nonprofit Organizations

March 26, 2024 – Phoenix – Sparklight® will begin accepting spring 2024 applications on April 1 for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024. Charitable Giving Fund grants will be made available across communities served by Sparklight and the... Read More.

Ponca Police Release Details of Weekend Shooting Fatality

Officers with the Ponca City Police Department responded to the 300 block of North Pine on Saturday evening, shortly before 10:00 pm.  When they arrived, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.  The subject was transported by PCFD medical personnel to Integris Ponca City where he was pronounced deceased from his... Read More.
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Good Friday/Easter Weekend Closings

Note:  To report additional closures, email [email protected].The City of Ponca City will observe the GOOD FRIDAY Holiday on Friday March 29, 2024:City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Friday, March 29, and will REOPEN Monday, April 1.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday March 29, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 1.As there will... Read More.

Medical Marijuana License Update from Rep. John Pfeiffer

I get asked all the time the number of medical marijuana license holders we have in Oklahoma.Here are the latest figures from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. As of March 1, the number of licenses by category was:347,849 patient 1,314 caregiver 4,119 growers 2,211 dispensaries 1,200 processors 90 transporters 26 laboratories.Patient licenses were... Read More.