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Ponca City man given life in prison for child pornography

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

Robert Casey Goldman, 33, Ponca City, entered a no contest plea in Kay County District Court to aggravated possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography.He was sentenced to life in prison with all but 30 years suspended and ordered to register as a sex offender.For backstory, Wichita Police contacted OSBI on June... Read More.

Ponca City Swim Team Places First

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Wildcat swim team won first place on Tuesday night in a swim meet in Oologah. The overall totals were Ponca City, 161; Oologah-Talala, 146; Claremore, 22; Adair, 20; and Collinsville, two.Oologah had the most points for the girls with 71 points, compared to 57 for Ponca City. Claremore had 22 points,... Read More.

Ponca City Wrestlers Place in Nationals

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

Three Ponca City wrestlers placed at the United States Junior Open Championship national wrestling tournament held last weekend in Oklahoma City. As a team, Ponca City finished in seventh place. Wrestlers from junior high and high school teams participated.Chris Kiser won the championship at 106 pounds. Garrett Short placed third at 75 pounds and... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for possession of meth and failure to appear

Friday, January 7 by Lyman James

On January 5th, 38-year-old William Michael Ewing of Ponca City was arrested. Ewing's wanted for possession of methamphetamine after two or more felony convictions and failure to appear three times. Additional charges are pending.

Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department shares ways to prevent costly plumbing repairs in cold weather

Friday, January 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a... Read More.

Two Ponca City residents injured in accident Friday at Hubbard and Union

Monday, January 3 by Lyman James

Two Ponca City residents were injured following a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 1:07 p.m. Friday afternoon at Hubbard Road and Union Street.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lester Brochmann, 86, was driving 2014 Ram 2500 pickup northbound on Union when he failed to stop at the stop sign. Brochmann proceeded to cross Hubbard... Read More.

Lamont man injured after Thursday night accident in Ponca City

Friday, December 31 by Lyman James

One man is injured following an accident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night at the intersection of Prospect and LA Cann in Ponca City.Bryan Dowell, 31, of Lamont was driving a 2021 Chevy Camaro northbound on LA Cann, attempted to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone and met another vehicle.... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday

Wednesday, December 29 by Lyman James

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.

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday

Wednesday, December 29 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, December 31, and will RESUME Monday, January 3. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411• Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Friday, December 31, and REOPEN Saturday, January 1. Contact Tim McNew, Solid... Read More.

Ponca City man in fair condition after accident near Barnsdall

Monday, December 27 by Lyman James

A Ponca City man was involved in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 6:17 p.m. Saturday evening on State Highway 11, north of County Road 2460, two miles north of Barnsdall in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dalton Vogele, 22, was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram and towing a horse trailer east... 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.

City of Ponca City will observe Thursday and Friday as City Holidays

Monday, December 20 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 as City Holidays:• Ponca City Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, and will REOPEN Monday, December 27. • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, December 23, or Friday, December 24, and will RESUME Monday, December 27. •... Read More.