Lease approved for Grand Lake Mental Health Center in Blackwell

Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council approved a lease with Grand Lake Mental Health Center to set up a mental health site at the former Red Cross Building on 13th and Ferguson.Grand Lake is currently seeking an appropriate property in Blackwell for a full-scale mental health urgent care and clinic.

Kaw Dam Road back open after being closed Thursday

After being fully closed to traffic on Thursday, Kaw Dam Road is now back open as of Friday morning.Portion of the Kaw Lake Dam is still under construction as traffic is being directed one-way with a temporary traffic signal.The Road Work is expected to continue until the contract ends.

Kayak rentals available at Lake Ponca

Kayaks at Lake Ponca are now available for rent on a first-come, first served basis. Renters may reserve kayaks online at www.poncacityok.gov or at the Boat House. Rentals are available Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rates:Single Kayak (1 Hour) $9.00 (RecPlex non-members) Single - RecPlex Member (1 Hour) $7.00 (RecPlex... Read More.
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Ponca City Police investigating dead body at Lake Ponca

On August 1 at approximately 9:25 a.m., the Ponca City Police Communications Center received a 911 call stating there was a body in the water on the east lake of Lake Ponca.Officer’s and Investigators responded to the area near the Lake Ponca Campgrounds and confirmed a male was deceased in the water approximately six... Read More.

LAKE PONCA FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m.  The colorful, pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate Independence Day. The City of Ponca City wants everyone to have a safe and fun... Read More.

4-year-old involved in water-related incident at Skiatook Lake

Officials responded to a water-related incident that occurred at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday at Skiatook Lake in Osage County.A 4-year-old male juvenile from the small community of Prue in Osage County was wading in approximately two and half feet of water with a noodle at Twin Point Swim Beach at Skiatook Lake. The mother of... Read More.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends self-quarantine for Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is recommending voluntary 14-day self-quarantine for those Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, over the Memorial Day weekend and did not use protective measures, such as social distancing and face masks.  Over the holiday weekend, large crowds were reported at the... Read More.
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Most Kaw Lake campground sites to open in late May

The Kaw Lake Association received an update on Wednesday from the Corp of Engineers that most campgrounds at Kaw Lake will be open on May 20, with the exception of McFadden Cove and Sandy Park.For online reservations, click here to go to recreation.gov.You can also contact the Corp of Engineers Ponca City office at... Read More.

Lake Ponca Trail Project Progresses

Work is progressing on the Lake Ponca Trail project. The project will consist of approximately 5,720 linear feet of 10-foot-wide ADA accessible concrete walking trail, striping, lighting, signage and landscaping located in Lake Ponca Park, between LA Cann Drive and Check Stand Road.ODOT (Oklahoma Department of Transportation) is administering and inspecting this new trail... Read More.

City Of Ponca City Working On Lake Ponca Dam Spillway Crest

PONCA CITY - The City (City of Ponca City) is in the process of repairing the Lake Ponca Dam Spillway Crest. The Engineer for the project, Freese and Nichols, was retained by the City in 2018. The General Contractor Restek, Inc. started the construction phase in October 2019. The project is expected to be... Read More.