Stories tagged with: Ponca
City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4
The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, 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 America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at approximately... Read More.
Ponca City Board of Commissioners meet in regular session on June 13
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 13. Vice Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Chapman and Scott were in attendance.Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the character trait of Endurance was introduced for the month of June.Consent... Read More.
City of Ponca City shares update on fuel prices
The electric grid relies heavily on natural gas for power generation. Compared to 2021, natural gas market prices were up 291 percent in May of 2022 and 248 percent in April of 2022. Some factors cited for the rise in natural gas prices include: unusually high temperatures in some parts of the U.S., the... Read More.
Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs
Ponca City Energy crews continue to make repairs to the electric system damaged by 70 mph winds that occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. this morning.Drivers are asked to please avoid Lake Road, between Kygar Road and 14th Street, while repairs are underway and tree debris is being removed.As of this release, there are approximately... Read More.
Paint Night returns to the Ponca City RecPlex
Paint Night at the RecPlex is returning this summer! It will help you tap into your creative side, no matter what your skill level is. Painting is a great way to relax and have fun.Classes are June 12 (register by TODAY, June 9), July 10 (register by July 7), and August 14 (register by... Read More.
Head Family hosting Ponca City Celebration
Danny, Carey, and C.R. Head would like to celebrate Ponca City. This incredible family will host a Ponca City Family and Friends Celebration Thursday, June 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will set up at Lake Ponca with a huge tent across from the Ambuc Playground and Pavilion.Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters, Inc.... Read More.
Ponca City Police Department requesting assistance to identify male suspect with stolen vehicle
The Ponca City Police Department is requesting assistance from the public with identifying the male subject in the attached photos.On 5/30/2022, a vehicle was stolen in Ponca City and was eventually recovered in Tulsa. After the vehicle was stolen, the suspect drove it to the OnCue gas station at 3505 N. 14th St. in... Read More.
Ponca City man injured in Osage County accident
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Ponca City man is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident that occurred at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, on City View south of Scissortail Lane, one mile east of McCord, in Osage County.Troopers report that Glen E. Salmon, 73, was in control of a 2013 Harley Davidson, traveling... Read More.
Ponca City Library awarded Grant
The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $12,867.43 grant to the Ponca City Public Library to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ODL offered targeted grants to Oklahoma public libraries as part of the agency’s plan for use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds.Holly LaBossiere, Ponca City Library Director, stated “The... Read More.
Ponca City Herb Festival happening Saturday
Kay County's longest running plant and craft festival.Come join us for this free-admission 'rain or shine' event this Saturday, June 4, starting at 8 a.m.More than 100 vendors from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado and Arkansas have rows of fresh herbs, plants, vegetables, primitive birdhouses, yard and garden ornaments, quilts, arts and crafts, antiques, herbal... Read More.
Express Employment Clydesdales coming to Ponca City
The Express Employment Clydesdales are coming to Ponca City for the first time ever and will appear at the 101 Wild West Rodeo on June 10- 11th.”We are thrilled to have the Express Employment Clydesdales here for the 101 Wild West Rodeo & Parade and hope everyone comes out early to the rodeo to... Read More.
