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State Revenue Figures Released

Thursday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

by Rep. John PfeifferThe state Board of Equalization met Feb. 14 giving us a bit of a let-down Valentine's Day present.The board certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $12.3 billion toward the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget. This is about $1.1 billion less than was authorized for FY25. About... Read More.

Identity of suspect in Bourbon Street attack released, FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

NEW ORLEANS — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said.More than 30 people were injured as Wednesday’s attack turned festive Bourbon Street into macabre mayhem. The FBI... Read More.

Ponca City Public School’s Elementary Summer School Details and Bus Schedule Released

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has announced the details for elementary summer school and the bus schedule for other summer classes. Elementary school summer classes will be held beginning June 6th, with students only attending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The official hours are from 8 AM to noon and all students have the chance to eat... Read More.

Cowley County Votes ‘No’ 52-48; Roth, Trimmer Winners In State House Primary

Wednesday, August 3 by Lyman James

Updated: Wednesday, 8:05 a.m.Cowley County voters cast nearly 9,000 ballots in Tuesday's primary elections, which included an amendment question to the state constitution regarding who has say on abortion rights.Cowley County voted 'no" to the question of removing state constitutional protection of abortion rights and putting the issue in the hands of the legislature... Read More.

Deputies Cleared In Death Of Barrow; Details Of April Shootout Released

Thursday, June 16 by Lyman James

The shooting death of a 32-year-old Ark City woman by deputies with the Cowley County Sheriff's Office in April has been ruled lawful and justified, according to County Attorney Larry Schwartz Thursday morning.Andrea Barrow shot at three deputies and hospitalized two the afternoon of April 15 north of Winfield near U.S. 77 on 122nd... Read More.

BREAKING: Individuals Found At Gasino With Gunshot Wounds Identified

Tuesday, May 10 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the four individuals who were found with gunshot wounds at the 7 Clans Gasino north of Newkirk early in the morning on May 3. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office Tuesday afternoon, the individuals at the Gasino that morning were Cody McLaughlin,... Read More.

Moulton released on $100,000 bond after fatal accident near Newkirk

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Following the fatal accident that killed an Ark City teen Tuesday northeast of Newkirk, Walker Moulton was released on a $100,000 bond. Moulton will appear in the Kay County District Court at 9 a.m. on November 5. Moulton, soon to turn 19-years-old in November, was booked Tuesday into the Kay County Jail on charges of... Read More.

New COVID-19 data for Oklahoma released in weekly epidemiology report

Thursday, September 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 19-25, 11,665 new COVID-19 cases, 15,214recoveries and 234 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 34,760 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 37,865 individuals have... Read More.

Instructions Released for PCPS Virtual Academy Students

Wednesday, August 5 by Lyman James

All Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy students and parents should have received an email from Ryan Dooley, [email protected], on Monday, August 3, 2020. Within this email is a link for students to schedule a time to pick-up technology needed, receive information about PCVA, collect neck gaiters, and meet teachers. There... Read More.

Perry man treated and released following fatal accident west of Kingfisher

Monday, May 11 by Lyman James

A Perry man found himself involved in a fatal accident that occurred at 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening on State Highway 33, approximately 12 miles west of Kingfisher in Kingfisher County.Kevin Branch, 34, of Oklahoma City man was driving a 2010 Ford Focus eastbound on highway 33 when he failed to negotiate a curve, crossed... Read More.

Ponca City man released from hospital after surviving COVID-19

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

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.

Estimates Released Following Playground Fire

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - On March 9th, 2020 the Ponca City Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Liberty Park in Ponca City. The fire was contained to a large play structure. Damages are estimated to be in excess of $20,000. A fire investigator with the Ponca City Police Department Detective Division was assigned... Read More.