Ponca Archives - Page 22 of 61

Ponca City voters elect two Ponca City Board of Education seats on Tuesday

Wednesday, April 6 by Lyman James

Ponca City voters elected two Ponca City Board of Education seats on Tuesday. Incumbents Anna Roland and Nancy Zimmerschied will retain their positions. In unofficial election results, Nancy Zimmerschied was reelected to her position by defeating Tracy Davis McCloud by a vote of 658 to 233 (73.85 percent to 26.15 percent). Incument Anna Roland defeated... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office searching for man with arrest warrants last seen in Ponca City

Tuesday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office is wanting to find Landyn Wayne Tomek, 18, who has outstanding arrest warrants in Kay County. Tomek is facing charges of Larceny of Automobile, Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 3rd Degree Burglary, Larceny from a house and Possession of CDS (Meth) with a total of $250,000.00 in bonds. Tomek... Read More.

PCPD searching for suspect who stole food item from Ponca City’s Golden Chick

Tuesday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying the person in the photograph. On the night of March 18, an unknown subject wearing an OU sweatshirt entered Golden Chick after hours. He stole food items and a black in color Samsung A12 cell phone. He was inside the business for... Read More.

Two new officers join Ponca City Police

Friday, April 1 by Lyman James

Judge Kirkpatrick administered the Oath of Office today to Ponca Cities newest Police Officers, Napoleon Elston Jr. and Kolby Stephens. Elston grew up in Ponca City, and Stephens is re-locating from Beaver, Oklahoma. Ponca City is proud to have both.If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, visit Read More.

Miss Ponca City Pageants raising funds with Easter project

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Easter is quickly approaching and Miss Ponca City Pageants has a great stress free way to celebrate! Let your Miss Ponca City, Miss Ponca City Oustanding Teen, and Miss Kay County EGG your yard! This is an event to help raise funds towards their Miss Oklahoma journey this summer! Here’s how it works: They sell filled... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners regular session held Monday

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 28, 2022. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioners Bodick, Chapman, Scott and Taylor were in attendance. Consent Agenda Under the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board... Read More.

Start thinking about fishing at Lake Ponca

Thursday, March 17 by Lyman James

Great time to start thinking about Spring/Summer Fishing at Lake Ponca! You can purchase online at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec/registrationYou must have a state fishing license and a Lake Ponca permit to fish on Lake Ponca.Ponca City Resident: (P.O. Box is not a residential address.)Daily Permit $2.00 Annual Individual $6.00 Annual Family $10.00 Non-Resident Daily Permit $4.00 Annual Individual $10.00 Annual Family $20.00 Senior... Read More.

Ponca City Teacher selected as 2022 Oklahoma BPA Mid-level Advisor of the year

Monday, March 14 by Lyman James

Mrs. Vina Gowdy was selected as the 2022 Oklahoma BPA Mid-level Advisor of the year! She was presented the award on Monday, March 7th during the BPA State Leadership Conference.Mrs. Gowdy was nominated by Athena Frank, Business and Information Technology Instructor at Central Tech Center in Drumright. A statement from East Middle School BPA... Read More.

Ponca City’s City wide Garage Sale set for March 19

Monday, March 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City's City wide Garage Sale will be held March 19th! Start getting organized for the biggest sale of the year! Get rid of your unwanted items and make a few dollars!For this one day ONLY the City will waive the regular requirements for a garage sale. The $5 permit won’t be required, and... Read More.

Ponca City man injured in ATV accident near Kaw City

Monday, March 7 by Lyman James

A Ponca City man was injured while riding his 2000 Yamaha Banshee on an ATV trail just west of Olsen Lane, approximately 3 miles east and one half mile north of Kaw City around 4:15 pm Sunday.Zachariah Means, age 29 of Ponca City was transported by Air Evac to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa... Read More.

Short Term Rental Homes Subject To Ponca City Hotel Excise Tax

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

City Code 4-3-1 allows the City of Ponca City to collect the Ponca City Hotel Excise Tax of 8% from many different forms of lodging in Ponca City. Short term rentals, such as those provided by Airbnb and Vrbo are also subject to the hotel excise tax, as they fall under the definition of... Read More.

Ponca City resident injured in accident Friday in Yukon

Monday, February 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a personal injury collision occurred at about 4:19 p.m. on Friday on Interstate-40 westbound, about 0.2 miles west of Garth Brooks Blvd in Yukon, OK in Canadian County.The patrol said the accident involved a 2003 Honda motorcycle driven by Reuben Stokley (SIC), 43, of Ponca City, OK. Stokley... Read More.