Opening – Ponca City Now

Oklahoma Sooner women and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles play in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

Saturday, March 22 by The Associated Press

By The Associated PressThe Oklahoma Sooner women (25-7, 13-6 SEC) will host Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (30-3, 21-0 ASUN) today at 2:30 p.m. EDT in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK line has the Sooners down by -15.5, with an over/under of 145.5.The Sooners' record in SEC play is 13-6, and... Read More.

Stillwater Medical to Host Grand Opening of Newborn ICU

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

Stillwater Medical will celebrate the new OnCue Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in partnership with Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health with a Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 10:30 AMWhere: Stillwater Medical, Women’s Health Center Lobby, 1323 West 6th Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074Who:Denise Webber, CEO, Stillwater Medical Michal Shaw, VP... Read More.

Tonkawa Enterprizes Buys Sun ‘n’ Fun – Opening Memorial Weekend

Friday, January 20 by Lyman James

Sun 'n' Fun Waterpark will reopen this summer with a new name and new owners. Tonkawa Enterprizes has purchased the attraction from Ken and Marcie Batschelett, and is working on renovations and a Memorial Weekend opening.The park will now be called The Hub H20 Family Waterpark, and you can now follow the progress... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling opening up in Ponca City

Wednesday, December 22 by Lyman James

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Beginning December 22, 2021, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open... Read More.

Mavs’ softball splits four games in opening weekend

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

ENID, Oklahoma--The NOC Mavs opened the season Friday and Saturday at the Jets Festival in Enid splitting four games The Mavs played long ball in Game 2 on Friday hitting three home runs. Molly Myers homered twice and Megan Hart once in a 7-4 win over Clarendon. Myers had three hits while Maggie Landes had two hits including a... Read More.

Filing period opening February 1 for local municipal offices

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City News is reporting that candidates for municipal offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa can file for Declarations of Candidacy starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 1.The filing period will be open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted at the Kay County Election... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Central Fare – Opening in Late July

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

In response to Covid-19 social distancing practices, Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) announced the Central Fare project this week. To further assist with equipment and community enhancement, Phillips 66 announced the award of a community investment grant application for $15,000 had been approved for Central Fare. “Phillips 66 strives to make a positive impact in... Read More.

Local swimming pools opening today

Monday, June 1 by Lyman James

On Monday, June 1, Parks and Recreation will open AMBUC Pool, located a 600 S. Eighth Street, and Wentz Pool, located a 2932 LA Cann Drive for the summer pool season. Both pool facilities will follow CDC pool guidance and recommendations on social distancing. AMBUC PoolOpen Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on... Read More.

Opening date for Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex

Friday, May 29 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex will be opening in a limited capacity on June 8, 2020.Details about their new operating procedures, including limited public access to buildings and social distancing requirements, will be shared shortly on the tribe's website omtribe.org. (click here)

Parks and Recreation to begin opening up

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at https://www.okcommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Up-and-Recover-Safely-Plan.pdfSince the Governor’s announcement of OURS, the City of Ponca City... Read More.

Opening day for most campsites at Kaw Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

If you're planning on camping this upcoming holiday weekend at Kaw lake, we have good news to share.Kaw Lake is re-opening most of their campsites today, 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... Read More.