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Ponca City Commissioner Special Election

Friday, May 2 by Ponca City Now

A special election is scheduled for June 10 for Ponca City Commissioner Seat No. 1.Kelsey Wagner held the seat before being elected Mayor of Ponca City.Two people will run for the seat, Annette Newcomb, 56 and Donna Rubio, 77.The Election Board is located at 219 south Main Street, in Newkirk.Call 580-362-2130 for more information.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe Opens New WIC Location in Ponca City

Thursday, May 1 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City - The Otoe-Missouria Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program opens its new location May 1 at 314 N. 5th Street to serve Ponca City families.The former Albright Insurance Building was purchased by the tribe last year and is the newly remodeled location of the Ponca City WIC Clinic. This is the third building... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING FOR CITY OF PONCA CITY COMMISSIONER NO. 1

Wednesday, April 30 by Ponca City Now

Candidates filing for City Commissioner No.1 for the City of Ponca City began to file Declarations of Candidacy at 8 am Monday April 28, 2025.Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board April 30 2025 between the hours of 8 am... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Serves as Page For Rep. Luttrell at OK House

Tuesday, April 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Ponca City High School senior served as a page for Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, during the twelfth week of the 60th Legislature.Brylen Liberton, a senior at Ponca City High School, plans to attend Tulsa University to major in communications. With dreams of becoming either a lawyer or an NFL... Read More.

PCPD Investigating Person Possibly Killed by Train in Ponca City

Monday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

In the early morning hours on Sunday, April 27th, Ponca City Police responded to the 900 Block of North Union in response to the report of a possible train vs. pedestrian accident. BNSF contacted the Police Department and asked them to check the area for what appeared to be a person lying on the tracks.Officers... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Major Step Forward in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Solutions

Monday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce a transformative initiative that brings Washington Pre-K classes back to neighborhood schools while creating at least 40 new childcare spots across the community. This bold move, in partnership with the Child Development Center (CDC), aims to tackle two critical challenges facing Ponca City families: early... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Pages at OK House

Tuesday, April 22 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Madeline Shear, a senior at Ponca City High School, recently served as a page for Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, during the eleventh week of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.Shear is an accomplished student with a 4.07 GPA and has excelled in numerous academic and extracurricular activities. She serves as band president,... Read More.

2025 Ponca City High School Prom Saturday

Friday, April 18 by Ponca City Now

The 2025 Ponca City High School prom will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Marland Mansion. The Grand March will begin at 6 p.m. The theme of the 2025 Ponca City High School Prom is “Wildcat Rave.”Parking inside the Mansion gates will be limited to students attending prom and prom security only. We... Read More.

Ponca City UC Director Tim Williams Spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education

Friday, April 18 by Ponca City Now-UC

University Center Director Tim Williams spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education/Oklahoma's Promise Day at the Capitol. Representatives from colleges and universities across Oklahoma gathered to advocate for higher education and celebrate the impact higher education has on our state.Williams met with Senator Bill Coleman, Representative Ken Luttrell, Representative Toni Hasenbeck, Senator... Read More.

More than 11,000 Marijuana Plants Seized in Ponca City Bust Led by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force

Monday, April 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 14, 2025) – The bust of a Ponca City marijuana grow facility last week by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and several partner agencies has resulted in five arrests and the confiscation of more than 11,000 illegal marijuana plants.The April 9 sweep at 3880 W. South Avenue in... Read More.

Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, Ponca City Police Department Teaming up to Conduct Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ponca City

Friday, April 11 by Ponca City Now

In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, in partnership with the Ponca City Police Department, will be teaming up to conduct tobacco and alcohol compliance checks in Ponca City in April. These checks, which involve inspections and enforcement actions, are vital in ensuring that... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS FOR CITY OF PONCA CITY COMMISSIONER NO. 1

Friday, April 11 by Ponca City Now

Candidates interested in filing for City Commissioner No.1 for the City of Ponca City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 am Monday April 28, 2025. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board April 28, 29, 30 2025 between the... Read More.