Project – Ponca City Now

Ground Breaking Ceremony Held Monday for Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project

Tuesday, February 18 by City of Ponca City

Pictured left to right: Garrett Bowers, City Commissioner-Stephanie Austin, City Commissioner-Kelsey Wagner, City Commissioner-Rhonda Skrapke, Grant Administrator-Mike Abernathie, Project Architect-Homer Nicholson, Mayor-Tyler Prather, Rick Scott Construction-Craig Stephenson, City Manager-Jacob Harris, Rick Scott Construction-Rodney Jackson, Rick Scott Construction-Jayden Scott, Rick Scott Construction-Kenneth Bradley, Building Official-Chris Henderson, Development Services Director.In March of 2021, the City began... Read More.

DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN SOON

Monday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

In 2023, the City set aside a total of $968,000.00 in ARPA funds to undertake a Streetscape Project in the Central Business District, specifically from 1st to 6th Streets along Grand Avenue. The purpose of the project was threefold; create new corner islands that are all uniformly designed in appearance and provide a public... Read More.

Start Date Changed For K-55 Bridge Project Between Belle Plaine, Udall

Thursday, September 8 by Lyman James

Scheduling has changed for work on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall.According to a news release Thursday from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the revised start date is expected to be Monday, Sept. 19. Originally, work was set to begin this coming Monday.During the construction, the bridge... Read More.

North Summit Sees New Asphalt As Project Inches Closer To August Finish Line

Monday, August 8 by Lyman James

Road work on North Summit in Ark City is nearing completion, according to Ark City Manager Randy Frazer Monday.Crews from Pearson Construction began laying down new asphalt on the stretch of North Summit between Radio Lane and Kansas Avenue Monday morning. The resurfacing project began around June 1.The project also included new sidewalk construction... Read More.

New Title VI Project Director Named

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

Sara Bell has been named Title VI Project Director, pending board of education approval. Her first day will be July 1, 2022. Bell will replace Chris LittleCook, who retired following the 2021-2022 school year.Sara is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a degree in psychology with a minor in communications. “I am honored... Read More.

PCUA Trustees vote to approve construction for Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Rehabilitation Project

Wednesday, April 27 by Lyman James

Under Ponca City Utility Authority’s New Business, the PCUA Trustees voted to approve a construction contract with Luckinbill Construction, LLC of Edmond Oklahoma, for the Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $399,388.00. The two clearwells are a major component at the Water Treatment Plant. They are concrete structures that contain treated... 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.

Construction project for Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue to begin in May

Wednesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Commission has approved a contract and authorized the Mayor to execute contract documents with K & R Builders, Inc. for the rehabilitation project on Union Street Bridge over Highland Avenue in the amount of $917,270.46. This project was recommended by the City’s bridge inspection consultant in 2019, after the uppermost layer of... Read More.

$9.84 million patching project is set on U.S. 166 in Sumner County

Tuesday, March 22 by Lyman James

A $9.84 million patching project on U.S. 166 in Sumner County will begin soon. The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves concrete patching on U.S. 166 from the U.S. 81 junction on the north side of South Haven east to 400 feet past the Rock Road intersection. The length is about 9 miles.The project is... Read More.

City Commission approves contract with Evans and Associates for street improvement project

Monday, December 20 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City Commission recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates for a street improvement project in the amount of $138,763.00.This is a project to mill and overlay two city streets, 1) South Avenue beginning at a point 235 feet east of 14th Street and extending east to a point 610... Read More.

Hartford Avenue water line project extending eastward

Thursday, December 9 by Lyman James

Sober Brothers, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to construct a new 10-inch water line along Hartford Avenue, from Fifth Street to Seventh Street, to replace an existing deteriorated water main. The project includes the removal and replacement of existing pavement along the south half of Hartford Avenue. The... Read More.

Ponca City residents voting on $49.7 million bond project today for PCPS

Tuesday, October 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City residents will vote on a proposed $49.7 million bond project today for Ponca City Public Schools. This seven-year bond package also includes an additional $10 million of CARES funds that will allow improvements to the district that aid in the mitigation and spread of COVID-19.What does a YES vote mean?A “yes” vote... Read More.