Ponca City Library’s Online Resources

Many residents don’t realize how much of their library’s resources and collections are available in downloadable digital and audio format that can be accessed from the comfort of their home or work. The library is a member of the Oklahoma Virtual Library Consortium that offers over 50 thousand titles in both readable and audio... Read More.

Ponca City Police searching for missing woman

On Tuesday April 14th, 2020 the Ponca City Police Department received a call wanting to report Sheila Jane Strong as missing.  Sheila is 35 years old.  She was reported missing by her mother who last saw her leaving their residence on foot in the area of Paradise Apartments on Saturday April 11th.  Family and... Read More.

Ponca City man released from hospital after surviving COVID-19

After being medically induced for over a month, Geoffrey Cowan, 69, of Ponca City who tested positive for COVID-19 has been released from the hospital.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Geoffrey was in the hospital for 28 days and started showing symptoms 41 days ago. He even was in a coma at one point... Read More.
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Ponca City Police Chief warns of scammers during COVID-19 scare

Chief Don Bohon of the Ponca City Police Department warns that many scammers are using the COVID-19 scare to attempt to gain access to your personal information and money.Bohon says "unscrupulous people" are using scams that focus on taxes and the IRS, social security, contests and sweepstakes. He says other scams appear to be... Read More.

Ponca City Recycle Center currently closed

Due to the state of emergency proclaimed for the COVID-19 situation, Ponca City Recycling Center is currently closed and will remain closed through the month of April. Supported Community Lifestyles, the company that operates the recycling center, will evaluate the situation at the end of this month and decide when to reopen the center.... Read More.
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City of Ponca City observing Good Friday

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY today and means there will be no residential trash service. In addition, the Ponca City Landfill is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Lew Wentz Golf Course IS open and will be open through the weekend.

Friday Night Lights Celebration for Ponca City Public Schools

The Ponca City Public School District is asking everyone in the community to help them celebrate Ponca City Wildcats each Friday night with Friday Night Lights! Each Friday night from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM, the District is going to light up one of their stadiums to signify they are here and miss their students.  Friday Night Lights will... Read More.
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Skeletal remains found on northwest side of Ponca City

Ponca City News is reporting that skeletal remains have been found west of Boomer Tire and Ponca Nursing and Rehabilitation on the northwest side of Ponca City.  According to the report, Capt. Randy Tyner with the Ponca City Police Department is saying that investigators are working the scene. The medical examiner is also on... Read More.

Ponca City Man Killed In Fatal Grant County Accident

A fatality collision happened at 10:34 a.m. Thursday on U.s. 81 at county road Garvin, 3 miles north of Pond Creek in Grant County.Randy Lee Byrum, 53, of Ponca City was driving a 2013 Chevrolet pickup when he went left of the center of the road and struck the over-sized load trailer of a... Read More.