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Ponca City woman to appear in court for Child Strangulation Case

Friday, June 25 by Lyman James

A Ponca City woman is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court for a Child Strangulation Case.Ashley Nichole Evans, 20, faces one felony charge of child abuse by strangulation. According to Ponca City Police, Evans is accused of strangling a juvenile male that tried to break up an argument.The... Read More.

Armed, Dangerous Ark City man arrested in Ponca City Friday

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City, Ks. Police Department responded to a call on Friday involving an Arkansas City man that was considered to be armed and dangerous.Christopher Logan Strychalski, 29, was arrested in the Ponca City McDonald's parking lot at around 6:30 p.m. Friday on suspicion of aggravated battery, criminal threat and discharge of a firearm... Read More.

City of Ponca City in partnership with NERA for COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City in partnership with New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) has been approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.The purpose of the CDBG CARES ACT Rent/Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance Programs are to... Read More.

Room available for Ponca City Chamber’s Customer Service Training

Tuesday, June 15 by Lyman James

If you are a Ponca City Chamber Member, they still have room for their Customer Service Training on Wednesday, June 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Chamber can always say Shop Ponca First, but if they are not offering quality customer service it is not going to continue. This training is free... Read More.

Missing Wisconsin woman possibly seen in Enid and Ponca City areas

Thursday, June 10 by Lyman James

The Enid Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing Wisconsin woman who was last seen at a residence in Enid.Stephanie Rene Wallace, 23, of Spring Green, WI, was last seen at a residence on North Adams on June 5. She was reported missing to the Dodgeville Police Department in... Read More.

28th Annual Ponca City Herb Festival happening Saturday

Thursday, June 3 by Lyman James

The preparation for the 28th Annual Ponca City Herb Festival is underway to be hosted on Saturday June 5th, 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm come rain or shine. On that Saturday, more than 80 vendors from several states bring their goods to be offered for sale at the beautiful 10-acre Cann Memorial Botanical... Read More.

City of Ponca City notified of scam

Wednesday, June 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Utility Department has received calls requesting money to swap out a meter The City does NOT charge for that service as this call is a scam! Please do not give out any personal information. The call will appear as a City of Ponca City phone number. The Police Department has been... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners held regular session Monday

Thursday, May 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 24, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on May 10, 2021 and the work session held... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 26 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 31, 2019:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 31, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, June 1. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Monday, May 31, and will REOPEN Tuesday, June 1. Contact: Tim McNew,... Read More.

City of Ponca City searching for volunteers

Monday, May 24 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City has a number of advisory boards and commissions consisting of volunteers from within the community. All citizen advisory board meetings are open to the public. Advisory board applications are available in the City Manager’s Office, or you can apply online.They currently have 4 openings on Library Board and Marland... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Reports Someone Is Making Copies Of A Chamber Buck Check

Thursday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce is reporting an issue with their Chamber Bucks program. The Chamber has someone that is making copies of Chamber Buck Check #177981 and taking them to area businesses. Several have taken these fake Chamber Bucks not knowing they are not legit.If you see a Chamber Buck with this... Read More.

Ponca City Lady Cats Tennis Team named OSSAA Academic State Champions

Tuesday, May 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Lady Cat tennis team was named OSSAA Academic State Champions for the 2020-2021 school at the recent state tournament. The results were based on last semester’s (2020 fall) academic report and grades. All six girls have a 4.0 grade point average. This is an amazing and well-deserved award for a talented... Read More.