Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Chapman and Commissioner Taylor were present. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Scott were absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes... Read More.

Sanitation truck catches fire Monday

A sanitation truck caught on fire around 12:30 p.m. Monday at Highland and 14th in front of the Pioneer Woman in Ponca City. The Ponca City Fire Department was on scene and got the fire extinguished. No injuries were reported. Photos are credited to the City of Ponca City.
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Section of Hartford Avenue closed starting Monday

Sober Brothers, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to construct a new 10-inch water line along Hartford Avenue from Fifth Street to Seventh Street to replace an existing deteriorated water main. The project will include the removal and replacement of existing pavement along the south half of Hartford Avenue.The... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular session Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 8, 2021. Vice-Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Chapman were present. Mayor Nicholson and Commissioner Scott were absent. Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Character Trait of... Read More.

Tonkawa teen found safe Monday night

The Tonkawa Police Department shared on Facebook Monday night that 16-year-old Tyson Skipper was found and is safe with his family. Tyler went missing at around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Tonkawa police is thankful to the community who provided information on his whereabouts.
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Ponca City Fire Department starting fire hydrant maintenance Monday

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the northern areas of Ponca City starting Monday, October 18. This hydrant testing project will last for approximately four weeks with all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road being tested. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30... Read More.

Tonkawa City Manager Posts Bond Monday

Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Eugene Henderson, 61, made an appearance in the Kay County District Court on Monday for felony charges of conspiracy and fraud. Also facing the same charges is former Blackwell City Manager Thomas Lynn Outhier, 67 of Tonkawa. Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield, 42, is facing three felony charges of embezzlement, one count... Read More.
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Over 7,800 new COVID-19 Cases Reported Between Saturday And Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 7,827 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Monday. Separately, Saturday saw 3,845 new cases, 2,365 for Sunday and 1,617 for Monday. Oklahoma's seen 550,239 COVID-19 cases overall as 23,582 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,806. The CDC provisional death count is 9,162. Oklahoma's... Read More.

Board of Commissioners Regular Session held Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioner met in regular session on August 9, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Chapman and Commissioner Scott were present; Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner Bodick were absent.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Character trait of Loyalty... Read More.

Pavement reconstruction on Sixth Street to start Monday

Highpoint Partners, LLC has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to reconstruct the pavement on Sixth Street from Fresno Avenue to Hartford Avenue.The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 16, 2021. The total construction time for the project is estimated to be 45 calendar days. During the project, Sixth... Read More.