Homicide Update from the Ponca City Police Department

PONCA CITY- On July 31st, at 3:32 am, the Ponca City 911 Center received a call of a structure fire in the 900 block of E. Maple Avenue. Ponca City Fire Units and Ponca City Police Units responded. At 3:42 am, the Fire Department reported finding a person deceased in the residence. Foul play was... Read More.

Recognize This Man? Contact Ponca City PD

UPDATE: ****************** Subject has been identified. *********************************************************************************The Ponca City Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify this man.  If you recognize the subject, please contact the Ponce City Police Department at 580-767-0370 or Crime Stoppers at 580-762-5100.
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Master Gardener Class Offered this Fall in Ponca City

Do you have the opposite of a green thumb? Do houseplants audibly screams when you enter the room? Well Kay County OSU Extension may have the class and organization for you! Become an OSU Master Gardener by attending 11 once a week classes by professors, and state specialist from Oklahoma State University. The best... Read More.

Police Announce Child Abuse Arrest in Ponca

From the Ponca City Police Department On July 14th, at 11:49 am. Alliance Medical staff reported that a 2-month-old had been brought in by ambulance with a suspicious head injury and was transported to OU Children’s Hospital where the child was immediately sent to surgery. Ponca City Detectives were dispatched to investigate. Detectives determined that 26-year-old Holly... Read More.

Ponca Schools Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open July 1, 2023. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through the... Read More.
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Ponca City Schools Announce Meet the Teacher/Move-In Nights

Elementary Meet the Teacher/Move-in Nights for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at ALL elementary school sites. This includes the Washington Pre-K Center. West Middle School students will pick up schedules on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for sixth graders from 3 to 6 p.m. and on... Read More.

Rita Taylor Retires After 44 Years with Ponca Schools

The PCPS Transportation Department surprised Rita Taylor with a retirement party on Friday morning. She has been driving for the past 44 years. She is pictured with her cake, her family and with other drivers/bus aides of the Transportation Department. Thanks for all you do for PCPS, Rita!!! Read More.
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Snap Chat Threat Leads to Police Patrols at Ponca Schools

The Ponca City Police Department has been made aware of a threat of violence against a school circulating on Snap Chat. The Snap Chat that is being shared is a photo of a phone screen, and the threat of violence against an unnamed school is on that phone, and does not mention a specific... Read More.

Taco-Fest Saturday at Central Fare in Ponca City

Come one, come all to Taco-Fest! Let's commemorate this significant aspect of Hispanic heritage together by gathering at a street bash on the west side of City Central, where you can relish Taco Trucks and music.Be there!  Tomorrow, Saturday, May 6th, from 9 am to 7 pm at Central Fare, 400 E Central. Everyone... Read More.

New Kayak Rental Kiosk Available at Lake Ponca

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Phillips 66, is pleased to announce a new kayak rental kiosk available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road.  The self-contained, self-serve kiosk further advances the shared goals of the two entities, providing Ponca City with more expansive recreational opportunities. Rent.fun, the... Read More.