Member Archives - Ponca City Now

DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR APRIL 7 ELECTION APPROACHES

Thursday, March 19 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7, 2026 City of Ponca City School Board Member, Newkirk School Board Member and the City of Newkirk City Commissioner No. 1 Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to all... Read More.

7th U.S. service member dies in war with Iran, new supreme leader named

Monday, March 9 by AP-CBS

CBS News What to know on the ninth day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran President Trump, who has called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” indicated on Saturday he has no timetable for the war, telling reporters, “I never project that, whatever it takes.” Mr. Trump told CBS News that the U.S. has been... Read More.

Oklahoma State University staff member arrested in internet sex crimes investigation

Tuesday, October 28 by News 9

An Oklahoma State University staff member has been arrested as part of an internet sex crimes investigation, according to police. The Edmond Police Department says 51-year-old Pratul Agarwal solicited minors online for lewd photographs and attempted to meet them in person. Agarwal, the Associate Vice President of Research at OSU, was arrested at his home... Read More.

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Del City police assist FBI and ICE in arrest of MS13 gang member with cartel ties

Tuesday, June 24 by KOKH

DEL CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Del City Police Department assisted FBI and ICE agents on Saturday, June 21, with the arrest of a known MS13 gang member. According to DCPD, the Flock camera system identified a Ford F-250 that was linked to a known MS13 gang member with cartel ties. After officers contacted the FBI and... Read More.

Former Pardon and Parole Board Member Accused of Seeking Sex in Exchange for Pardon

Friday, December 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Former acting Chairman of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, Calvin Prince III, is facing accusations of seeking sex in exchange for pardoning a woman he was counseling. Prince is accused of exchanging emails and text messages with the woman while he was the Pontotoc County Specialty Courts Administrator. According to a search... Read More.

PTC Board Member JD Soulek Receives All State School Board Award

Wednesday, October 11 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK – The Oklahoma State School Board Association recently honored five school board members from across Oklahoma as this year’s 2023 All-State School Board, recognizing their outstanding service to their communities, school district, and state. JD Soulek, long time board member for Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is from Zone 2, which is... Read More.

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Ret. WPD Captain, Longtime Community Member Gary Utt Laid To Rest Friday

Monday, June 6 by Lyman James

A retired Winfield police captain and longtime community member passed away last week. Gary Utt died May 30 in Wichita. "We were saddened to learn of the passing earlier this week of Retired Captain Gary Utt," the Winfield Police Department said in a Facebook post late last week. "Gary hired on with our department in 1960,... Read More.

RCB Bank Announces New Board Member Lee Evans

Wednesday, May 5 by Lyman James

CLAREMORE, Okla. – RCB Bank is pleased to announce that Lee Evans of Evans & Associates will be joining the Bank as a board member. “Lee has been an important part of our bank as a member of our market board for the last eight years,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “He... Read More.

NOC terminates employment of theatre faculty member

Tuesday, May 4 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College officials announced today that Mr. Anthony Luetkenhaus is no longer employed at Northern Oklahoma College. After further investigation and proven violations of NOC policies, he was terminated from his employment at NOC on Monday, May 3, within three business days of the onset of this investigation. Additionally, NOC President Dr. Cheryl... Read More.

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NOC suspends theatre faculty member

Sunday, May 2 by Lyman James

Late Wednesday night, April 28, Northern Oklahoma College administration became aware of allegations against Technical Director and professor of Theatre, Anthony Lee Luetkenhauson the Tonkawa campus. Law enforcement was invited to campus early Thursday morning to investigate. Luetkenhauson was arrested that afternoon and was suspended from this position effective April 29. After a... Read More.

PCPS Board of Education Appoints New Board Member for Ward #4 Vacant Seat

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

In a special meeting on February 24, 2021, the Ponca City Public Schools appointed Anna Roland to fill the vacant board seat in Ward #4. The seat was previously held by Dr. David Kinkaid, who passed away on December 30, 2020. The Term of Office for the Ward #4 seat is a five-year term that runs from 2019-2024.... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Grieves Loss of Board Member

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district is grieving the recent loss of PCPS Board of Education member Dr. David Kinkaid, who passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Dr. Kinkaid is an owner and operator of Kinkaid’s Veterinary Clinic and has been a board member in the district since 2006 representing Ward #4. He... Read More.