Wednesday – Ponca City Now

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

Wednesday, January 1 by Ponca City Now

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 1 and REOPEN Thursday, January 2.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Wednesday, January 1, and will RESUME Thursday, January 2. As there will be no residential trash collection on Wednesday, January 1, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out... Read More.

“Shop Ponca First” Receipt Campaign & Giveaway Starts Wednesday

Tuesday, January 31 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Chamber has announced the return of their annual "Shop Ponca First" receipt campaign to encourage shopping local.Starting tomorrow (Feb. 1) save your receipts, write your name and phone number on the back, and drop them off at the Chamber Office.On Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 5 p.m. there will be a total... Read More.

Wildcat Wednesday at East Middle School

Wednesday, January 25 by Lyman James

As East Middle School students continue to focus on the Wildcat Way, Sergeant Kincaid spoke to EMS students about the three types of discipline: active, reactive and proactive. He practices Jiu-Jitsu in a local dojo which is a method of proactive discipline. At the end of the presentation this morning, he demonstrated his on-duty requirements... Read More.

Ponca City Fire Dept. Hosting Blood Drive on Wednesday

Monday, December 19 by Lyman James

Share in the spirit of giving this Wednesday, when the Bloodmobile makes a stop the Ponca City Fire Department.When you donate, you receive your choice of long-sleeve t-shirt and a holiday ornament, and have a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card.Hours for the blood drive 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and you... Read More.

Po-Hi Luminaries Tradition Continues on Wednesday

Monday, December 12 by Lyman James

The Po-Hi Student Council invites everyone to drive by the front lawn of the high school on Overbrook Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. to enjoy the beautiful Luminaries display. This year will mark 55 years for the event!!

Ponca City Housing Authority Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday

Wednesday, November 16 by Lyman James

The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ponca City Housing Authority located at 201 E. Broadway. Katie Larssen is the new manager and is cutting the ribbon along with Tabitha Thompson, Julie Cartwright and Dwain West.

Injury Accident Early Wednesday South of Fairfax

Wednesday, October 19 by Lyman James

According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 76 year old Wagoner man was insured in a single vehicle accident early this morning at the intersection of Oklahoma 20 and Oklahoma 18, south of Fairfax in Osage County.The report states that at approximately 4:37 AM on Wednesday, Calvin R. Stroud was traveling... Read More.

Ark City Firefighters Extinguish Camper Fire Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, August 10 by Lyman James

Firefighters extinguished a camper fire Wednesday morning in northwest Ark City.Ark City Fire/EMS responded to the scene around 8 a.m. near 14th Street and Colorado by the Ark City High School baseball/softball fields and Riverview Cemetery.One individual was tended to at the scene, according to scanner traffic.More information will be added... Read More.

Moran Urges Senate Wednesday To Reconsider PACT Act For Vets; Marshall Among ‘No’ Votes

Friday, July 29 by Lyman James

Updated: Friday, 12:21 p.m.U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran took the Senate floor Thursday to urge the chamber to pass a bill that would provide treatment for military veterans who've been exposed to toxic burn pits.Wednesday, a procedural vote to move the PACT Act to passage failed 55-42, lacking the 60 votes needed... Read More.

Two Vehicle Accident Injures Four At Bolack Corner; Atlanta Woman Taken To Wichita Hospital

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

An Atlanta woman was transported to a Wichita hospital Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle accident east of Winfield at U.S. 160 and 211th Road -- known locally as "Bolack Corner."Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti told KSOK Thursday the accident happened when one car turning north on 211th Road was struck by another car that... Read More.