River – Ponca City Now

Final Great Raft Race set for 2025, marking end of a decade-long river revival in Tulsa

Monday, June 16 by KTUL

Tulsa's iconic Great Raft Race to end in 2025 with a celebratory sunset float event TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — After a decade of rekindling Tulsa's connection to the Arkansas River, the Great Raft Race will conclude its traditional Labor Day event in 2025.The race, which was revived in 2015 after a hiatus, will have its final... Read More.

Doctor suggests beach shower to improve river safety

Monday, May 12 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — If there's one thing you absolutely do not want to do if you're out in the Arkansas river having a good time..."The big thing is don't swallow the water," said Dr. Donald Barney, running down the list of symptoms if you get E. coli poisoning."The cramping, vomiting, fever, getting dehydrated from... Read More.

No. 18 OU falls 34-3 to No. 1 Texas in 1st Red River Rivalry game as SEC members

Sunday, October 13 by Ponca City Now

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports WriterDALLAS (AP) — Quinn Ewers came back again for No. 1 Texas with another romp over Red River rival Oklahoma, this time in the Southeastern Conference.Ewers returned four weeks after an abdomen strain to throw for 199 yards with the go-ahead touchdown and ran for another score as the... Read More.

Flood Warning Issued For Arkansas River At Ark City; No Major Event Expected

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

Minor river flooding is forecast for the Arkansas River at Ark City.According to local emergency management, the river should crest Thursday night around midnight at 12.4 foot and should fall below flood stage sometime Saturday. Flood stage for the Arkansas River at Ark City is 11 foot.The Walnut River at Ark City is being... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office deputies help search for body in Arkansas River

Wednesday, May 11 by Lyman James

On Monday afternoon, Kay County dispatchers received a call from KS Law Enforcement officials stating that they had gotten a report of a body in the Arkansas river on the Kansas side headed downstream rapidly because of the high water conditions.Kay County dispatch notified our staff of the situation and readied them in case... Read More.

Body found in river near Tonkawa

Monday, January 31 by Lyman James

The search for a missing Tonkawa man ended Sunday when investigators located a body in the Chikaskia River. OSBI spokeswoman Brooke Arbitman said the identification of the victim as of now has not been made and that the medical examiner has been notified.The victim is believed to be 40-year-old Charles Warrior who went missing... Read More.

Flood Advisory continues for Salt Fork Arkansas River near Tonkawa

Wednesday, March 24 by Lyman James

A Flood Advisory continues for the Salt Fork Arkansas River near Tonkawa until Wednesday afternoon.At 8:30 p.m. CST Tuesday evening, the river stage was at 14.1 feet. Action stage is 14 feet and flood stage is 17 feet.The Salt Fork Arkansas River is expected to fall back down to 8.5 feet Sunday evening.At 15.0... Read More.

Flood Warning for the Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa

Friday, July 31 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Warning for the Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa until Friday evening.At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the river was at 17.1 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is in the forecast. The flood stage of the Salt Fork Arkansas River is 17 feet,... Read More.

Road work beginning Monday on I-35 Salt Fork River Bridge near Tonkawa

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Northbound and Southbound Interstate 35 will be narrowed down to one lane in each direction between U.S. 60(mm 214) west of Tonkawa and State Highway 15(mm 203) east of Billings in Kay County starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 29, going until further notice.According to the Ponca City News, bridge rehabilitation work will... Read More.

Flood Warning for the Walnut River near Winfield

Friday, May 15 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Flood Warning for the Walnut River near Winfield from this morning until Saturday evening.At 1:46 AM Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. The flood stage for the Walnut River is 18 feet. Minor flooding is in the forecast. The Walnut River will rise above flood... Read More.