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Gov. Stitt and Tulsa Task Force 1 respond to Texas Flash Flood disaster

Sunday, July 6 by News 9

There have been 43 fatalities, 15 of them children caused from sudden flash floods that swept parts of Central Texas, and state and federal officials are sounding the alarm for aid and resources to be concentrated in the area.RELATED: At least 43 dead in central Texas in devastating flash floods, over two dozens... Read More.

Stillwater Police respond to reported body found in Boomer Lake East off Husband Street

Tuesday, April 22 by KOKH

STILLWATER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Stillwater Police responded to Boomer Lake East off of Husband Street for a reported body found in the water Tuesday.According to police, someone was walking the trail around 8:30 a.m. when they found the body in the water. Officials do not suspect any foul play and do not believe there is... Read More.

Firefighters Respond To Winfield Home Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, August 9 by Lyman James

Firefighters responded to a house fire Monday afternoon in Winfield.At approximately 3:15 p.m. Monday, the Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1124 Pecan Lane.According to a news release from the fire department Tuesday, the residence was unoccupied at the time and multiple neighbors and a lawn mowing crew saw the smoke... Read More.

Ponca City Police Officers respond to reported domestic with an armed suspect Thursday

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

On 05/19/22 at approximately 5:37 p.m., Ponca City Police Officers responded to Timbers Apartments for a reported domestic with an armed suspect. Before officers arrived, the suspect left southbound on 14th Street in a white SUV. A short time later, officers spotted the suspect vehicle near Taco Stop. The driver fled and officers lost sight... Read More.

Crews respond to fire southwest of Kildare on Monday

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

Local Crews were on the scene of a fire on Monday. Kildare Fire Department reports that a fire on Coleman Road southwest of Kildare that burned forty acres of grass and two structures started because of someone burning trash. Ponca City, River Rd., Newkirk, Kaw City and Ranch Dr. Fire Departments all assisted.Images posted... Read More.

Kildare firefighters respond to grass fire Monday evening

Tuesday, January 11 by Lyman James

Kildare firefighters responded to a report of a grass fire located on east Furguson Road west of Kaw Lake at 7:18 p.m. Monday evening.Newkirk and River Road fire departments provided mutual aid. Travis Harris, Kildare fire chief, said the area was searched and no signs of a helicopter crash was located. The fire was... Read More.

Ponca City Firefighters respond to house fire Sunday

Monday, December 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Firefighters responded to a fire after 1 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of North Elm. The home was fully engulfed by flames when crews arrived. Nearby neighbors George Lockett and Gordon Lunn said they helped rescue three kids. Lockett was preparing to leave and Lunn said he was coming home when they spotted... Read More.

Officials Respond Deceased Body Discovered At Ponca City Gas Station

Wednesday, November 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that on Monday, Nov. 16 at 5:08 p.m., the Ponca City Communication Center received a call from the Conoco gas station at Lake Road & Pecan about a male individual possibly deceased in a vehicle.Officers responded and found Tim Dancey, 65, dead in his pickup. Investigators were called... Read More.

Less than 2 weeks remain to respond to 2020 U.S. Census

Thursday, September 17 by Lyman James

You can still respond online to the 2020 Census even if you did not receive a letter or paper questionnaire. Go to my2020census.gov and select the link that says, "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." It is located below the Census ID login field. The 2020 Census deadline... Read More.

Deadline To Respond To 2020 U.S. Census Nearly One Month Away

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate is at 64.5 percent – way to go Ponca City, keep it up! Ponca City’s final response rate in 2010 was 68.5 percent – come on Ponca City, let’s pass that! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.htmlYou can still... Read More.

Ponca City Public Library Awarded CARES Act Grant To Respond To COVID-19

Thursday, July 16 by Lyman James

The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $1,000.00 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) grant to the Ponca City Library to help purchase PPE and supplies to keep staff and visitors safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ponca City Library is one of 64 institutions to receive a grant from ODL courtesy of the federal... Read More.

units respond to overturned semi near Blackwell on Sunday

Tuesday, June 2 by Lyman James

Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, Blackwell ambulance and fire units responded to a report of an overturned semi on Interstate 35 near mile marker 222 in the southbound lanes. No injuries were reported with the accident. It's unknown as to what the truck was hauling.