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Candidate Filing Underway for Blackwell and Ponca City

Tuesday, November 21 by Lyman James

Candidates interested in filing for municipal offices for the City of Blackwell and the City of Ponca City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday December 4, 2023. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board...

Advanced Voting Underway For Aug. 2 Primary/State Constitution Question On Abortion

Monday, July 18 by Lyman James

Advanced voting is underway for the Aug. 2 primary elections at the Cowley County Clerk’s Office, 321 E. 10th in Winfield, all this week from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. and all next week during the same time frame.The last day for advanced in-person voting at the clerk's office is Aug. 1 from 7:30...

Autumn Leaf Collection underway in Ponca City

Thursday, November 18 by Lyman James

Autumn Leaf Collection began on November 15 in Ponca City and ends on January 21. Residents who want to have their leaves removed are asked to please follow these guidelines:•Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected free of charge. Bags will be picked up at the rate of 10...

OMPA Survey Underway

Monday, September 13 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority has selected GreatBlue Research to conduct their annual Customer Satisfaction Survey for Ponca City Energy.Customers can complete the online survey at

Ponca City Broadband phase 2 and phase 3 construction underway

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City Broadband service is being installed in phases throughout Ponca City. This new utility service provides the absolute fastest internet access with un-matched customer service. It is professionally engineered and constructed, 100% fiber optic, and requires no contract.There are three service plans from which to choose: 50 Mbps ($60.00), 100 Mbps ($100.00), and...

High School Football Getting Underway With Scrimmages Tonight

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

High schools across northern Oklahoma are getting underway with high school football, and local schools will be having scrimmages today.While the Ponca City Wildcats will not be having its originally planned scrimmage with Stillwater, Ponca City will have a "Mock-up Game" tonight at 7 p.m. at Sullins Stadium.The Blackwell Maroons will make the drive...

Fund drive underway for Tonkawa weight room

Tuesday, August 18 by Lyman James

A fund drive is now underway for the Tonkawa Bucks weight room project. Mail your checks to the Tonkawa Alumni Association, PO Box 12, Tonkawa, OK. 74653.

Investigations underway for credit card fraud attempt, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie and Perry

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Investigations are underway for an individual that has attempted credit card fraud, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie, Perry and other locations.Each town mentioned has their Police Department involved in the investigation. No mask and gloves on in the pictures from his first crime. Mask and gloves are on in the video at...

Sanitary sewer line project underway

Friday, March 6 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Work has started on the realignment of the sanitary sewer in advance of the start of the proposed new Public Safety Center and Jail. Approximately 440 linear feet of new 12 inch diameter sanitary sewer line is being constructed to replace the existing sewer line. The new routing of...

New State-Of-The-Art Lighting Project Underway At Busch Stadium In St. Louis

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

ST. LOUIS, MO., January 24, 2019 - The St. Louis Cardinals have partnered with PLANLED™ to install a new, state-of-the-art lighting system in Busch Stadium. The new lights will improve the visual experience to players and guests as well as reducing operating and energy costs. The system will have the highest, true-to-life color rendering in...