Residents Archives - Ponca City Now

Senator Thompson Calls Proposed Norman Homeless Encampment Ordinance Absurdly Bad Policy for Residents, Economic Growth

Tuesday, June 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today expressed concerns about a proposed Norman ordinance that would allow property owners to obtain permits for homeless encampments on private property, warning that the policy would discourage investment and undermine public confidence in one of Oklahoma's most important economic and educational centers. “As a proud University of Oklahoma... Read More.

City of Ponca City Reminds Residents: Fireworks Remain Prohibited Within City Limits

Monday, June 8 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

As Independence Day approaches and excitement builds for holiday celebrations, the City of Ponca City would like to remind residents and visitors that fireworks remain illegal to possess, transport, sell, or discharge within Ponca City city limits without the appropriate permit, despite recent changes to Oklahoma state law. Recent legislation has generated questions regarding the... Read More.

Ponca City and Blackwell residents killed in fatal vehicle collision

Saturday, May 23 by Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a fatality collision occurred at 1:18 p.m. Friday afternoon in the area of State Highway 11/County Road 970 in Grant County. The first vehicle involved was driven by Steven Bishop, 78, of Ponca City. He was reportedly injured. The report notes that there were 3 passengers in the vehicle. Janet... Read More.

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UWNCO Helping AMBUCS Remove Barriers and Give Residents Independence

Friday, May 8 by Ponca City Now

United Way of North Central Oklahoma is proud to support community-driven solutions that remove barriers and create greater independence.Through the United Way Manering Grant, AMBUCS is continuing its mission to inspire mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities in our community.For many, a simple ramp can make the difference between isolation and access. It... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department Warns Residents of Account Hack Scam

Tuesday, December 2 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Law enforcement agencies across the state have seen an increase in “Account Hack” scams in the past several months. Here’s how it works: • You will receive an unsolicited phone call or text from a scammer posing as a representative of your bank. They will ask if you have recently made a purchase in a city... Read More.

Oklahoma City pausing utility cutoffs as residents impacted by federal government shutdown

Friday, November 7 by News 5

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the federal government shutdown continues, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced that the city is pausing utility cutoffs. The mayor said the pause is going to be felt for a long time. "We may be able to fade the heat here for a few more days, but this is, this is going to... Read More.

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Ponca City Residents Arrested on Felony Warrants

Wednesday, October 1 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

On September 30th, the Kay County District Attorney’s Office issued felony warrants for two Ponca City residents, 37-year-old Joel Si McBlair and his mother, 70-year-old Laura Sue Primeaux. These felony warrants were issued for Stalking charges against both subjects after multiple officers from the Ponca City Police Department investigated the repeated harassment of a... Read More.

Tulsa mayor unveils $6M plan to move 300 homeless residents into apartments: ‘Not a cookie-cutter type of program’

Tuesday, August 12 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols presented a pilot program to the city council that would pay for housing for one year for 300 people who are currently homeless. "It's really about meeting people's needs. So if you think about it, this is not a cookie-cutter type of a program," said Nichols. Mayor Nichols... Read More.

PCPD Warning Residents of Phone Scam

Monday, June 16 by Ponca City Now-PCPD

Several Ponca City residents have reportedly received phone calls from someone who is impersonating a representative of the Kay County Sheriff's Office. In the call, the residents are instructed to go to Walmart and Walgreens to send money orders to the individual. In most cases, the residents have been told that they have outstanding warrants... Read More.

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Search Warrant Leads to One Tonkawa Resident’s Arrest

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Press release from Tonkawa PD: The Tonkawa Police Department, in conjunction with the 8th District Attorney's Office Major Crimes Unit-Drug Task Force and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN), executed a Search Warrant at a Tonkawa residence early Sunday morning which led to the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl - all packaged for distribution... Read More.

Kay County residents injured in accident in Missouri

Tuesday, May 24 by Lyman James

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that three Kay County residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 1:25 p.m. today on U.S. 36 three miles east of Chillicothe, Mo. in Livingston County, about 90 miles northeast of Kansas City. According to Kay News Cow, Missouri troopers report that Taylor S. McCannon, 19,... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

Wednesday, April 13 by Lyman James

By BRADY BAUMAN The City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the virus. Winfield saw 4,350 residents... Read More.