The Ponca City News

01/05/2026

Water will be off tomorrow on N 4th St (700–1000 block) starting around 9 AM for hydrant replacement. Service will return once work is complete.

01/05/2026

12/28/2025

Mary Katherine (Brown) Goss, 76, of Ponca City, OK, passed peacefully at Stillwater Medical Center on December 18, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 11am on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Albright United Methodist Church with Andy Lambel pastor of Albright United Methodist Church, officiating.

Katie, as friends and family have always known her, was born on April 14, 1949 to George Alva Brown and Opal (Musgrave) Brown in Ponca City, OK. Katie attended and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1967. She married David Louis Goss of Perry, OK on October 29, 1971 at First United Methodist Church in Perry, OK. She and David had one daughter before divorcing in May 1979.

Katie had a long career as a Certified Professional Secretary and earned an Associates degree in General Business. She worked for Evans and Associates in Ponca City from May 1980 until May of 1997. She then joined the staff of the Marland Mansion from 1997 until 2000. At the Mansion, she assisted the Director and found that she enjoyed leading historical tours and coordinating event rentals of the facility. In 2000, she went to work for the Parks and Recreation Department where she remained until retirement in July 2015. Throughout the mid 1980s and early 1990s, she also worked for her parents’ auction and real estate business, and earned her real estate license.

Having been raised with an emphasis on the value of hard work and service to her community, Katie devoted much of her time and talents to Albright United Methodist Church, of which she had been a life-long member. Katie was also a member of United Methodist Women (currently United Women in Faith), volunteered in the Northern Prairie District office of the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church, and served as her church’s representative on the Board of the Child Development Center of Ponca City. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. Finally, Katie served on Ponca City’s Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Board.

Katie was an avid reader and lover of the performing arts. She regularly attended Ponca Playhouse productions and Music in the Garden performances at Cann Memorial Gardens as well as OKC Broadway shows at the OKC Civic Center. She especially looked forward to opportunities to see her three grandchildren’s theatrical and musical productions throughout their school years.

Katie was preceded in death by her father, George Alva Brown, her mother, Opal (Musgrave) Brown, and her sister, Patsy Jean (Brown) Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Ammie Bryant, son-in-law, Jefferson Bryant, and three grandchildren all of Stillwater, OK; two sisters, Judy Ritthaler (Robert Ritthaler) and Linda Stevens (Bill Stevens) both of Perry, OK and many nieces and nephews and their families.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Katie’s memory to the Ponca City Child Development Center.

12/04/2025

Printing Press Operator Wanted

Kay County Media, LLC is seeking a full-time press operator to join our printing team based in Ponca City, OK.
Solid work ethic along with mechanical skills and the ability to react quickly to print related issues is a must.
We are willing to train the right person.
Salary negotiable based on experience.
Job requirements include: Current valid driver’s license with clean driving record, color vision and depth perception, ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds, ability to read and comprehend written and/or oral English instruction along with an ability to communicate effectively with team members.
If interested, please send a resume with references included to [email protected]. EOE

11/04/2025

The Ponca City News is seeking a part-time driver to deliver newspapers to out of state print customers Monday - Friday evenings.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.
Apply at 300 N. 3rd St., Ponca City, or contact [email protected]

10/30/2025

Save Money, Feed Smarter: Kay County Feeder Calibration Clinic Set for Oct. 31
Nardin, OK – October 31, 2025 – Kay County OSU Extension is inviting area cattle producers to a hands-on Cake Feeder Calibration Clinic on Thursday, October 31, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Farmers Grain in Nardin, OK.
This come-and-go event is designed to help ranchers fine-tune their feeding systems for better efficiency and cost savings. Accurate feeder calibration can make a big difference in herd health and bottom-line profits.
Why Attend?
• Test and confirm feed delivery rates
• Consult with OSU nutrition specialists
• Learn practical tips to improve feeding accuracy
• Discover ways to reduce waste and save money
“Feed costs are one of the largest expenses for cattle producers,” said MacKinzie Overman, Kay County OSU Extension Educator. “This clinic gives producers the tools and knowledge to ensure every pound of feed counts.”
The event is free, and no registration is required. Producers can stop by anytime during the two-hour window. For more information, contact Kay County OSU Extension at 580-362-3194.

10/21/2025

Schedule Update:
With the threat of inclement weather and the high probability of rain, the Varsity Football game has been moved to Thursday, October 23, at Bartlesville. Kickoff is still at 7pm!
Mark your calendars and come support our Wildcats!

08/28/2025

The City has a major water main break that will result in little to no water to wide areas of the City. Water crews are working on repairs and the repairs will be complete as soon as possible.

07/31/2025

06/21/2025

More than 500 Ponca City News readers voted in an online survey for their favorite Ponca City businesses in various categories.
Grab a copy of the Saturday, June 21 edition to see the winners!

06/19/2025

On June 18th, PCPD Officers responded to the Valero gas station at Oak and Grand. When they arrived, a clerk reported that a man had stolen a key ring from the store which included the clerk's car keys, house keys and keys to the store. Officers searched the area and located a male subject matching the description provided by the clerk.

As Officers continued their investigation, they confirmed the subject had multiple outstanding warrants out of Kay County for Grand Larceny, Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property and for Failing to Appear on other charges. When he was arrested for his warrants, Officers located a firearm in his possession and the keys that belonged to the clerk from the convenience store.

At that time, the Officers arrested 55 year old Jason Stark for his warrants, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property and Petit Larceny. These are arrests, not convictions.

06/05/2025

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