Ponca City Will Host Playoff Game for First Time in 17 Years

With the 13-7 win over Putnam City Original last Thursday night, Ponca City has secured a home playoff game for the first time in 17 years. Scott Harmon, head football coach and director of football operations for PCPS, said, “It is very gratifying to see the program achieve a big goal. These kids have shown... Read More.

Cowley College Planning Celebrations In Honor Of 100 Years

The Centennial Committee at Cowley College is putting together special activities for the community, students, and alumni as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of classes being offered at its main campus in Ark City.In honor of 100 years of service, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland will be on hand for Proclamation Day at... Read More.
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Blackwell VFW hosting New Year’s Eve concert

The Blackwell VFW will be hosting a New Year's Eve concert tonight featuring country music singer CT Parker. The show starts at 9 p.m. and goes until midnight. There's no cover charge.If you're a fan of 90s rock/top country cover music, Parker will bring those types of tunes.The Blackwell VFW is located at 1006... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for soliciting a child under 18 years of age

On October 15, 2021, Ponca City Police Detectives, who are cooperative Agents with the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested Ponca City resident Billy Joe Rutherford. Detectives began conducting an investigation into Rutherford, and possible Lewd Proposals to a minor, after it was discovered during an investigation of a separate incident, that... Read More.
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Mary Ladd Leaves PCPS After 36 Years

After serving the Ponca City Public School district for the past 36 years, former Public Information Coordintor Mary Ladd has retired.Ladd started her career with PCPS in 1985 as a secretary at Jefferson Elementary School. The building was condemned so they had to move to the Mertz training center in metal buildings on Highway... Read More.

Over 17,000 new COVID-19 cases reported over four day New Year’s Weekend

Over the four-day New Year's weekend, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported a total of 17,042 new positive COVID-19 cases as Oklahoma has now seen 304,072 COVID-19 cases overall. There are currently 36,232 COVID-19 cases active for the state.Over the holiday weekend, 94 new virus-related deaths were documented, putting the statewide death toll... Read More.
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Winter Storm Watch for New Year’s Eve

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and surrounding counties to the west and south that goes from New Year's Eve afternoon into the early morning hours of New Year's Day.Other counties included in the Winter Storm Watch are Noble, Grant, Garfield, Kingfisher, Canadian, Caddo, Blaine, Major, Alfalfa, Woods, Harper, Woodward,... Read More.