🌱 See what Ponca City police handled in Monday’s busy call log

Good day Ponca City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what Ponca City police handled in Monday’s busy call log
• Meet the Ponca City resident now leading student finances at NOC

Also on today's calendar: Park Board Meeting and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, warm, temps: high: 91, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Police Logs 05/11/2026 (poncacitynow.com) — Ponca City residents can anonymously report local crimes through Crime Stoppers by web, text, email, or phone, with possible rewards up to $1,000. The latest police logs detail recent accidents, fires, medical calls, DUI arrests, shoplifting, and harassment reports around town, offering a clear snapshot of safety issues officers handled on May 11.
   

• Audra Biggs, Rachel Love named NOC Assistant Vice Presidents (poncacitynow.com) — Northern Oklahoma College has promoted Audra Biggs and Ponca City resident Rachel Love to new assistant vice president roles overseeing financial affairs, following Anita Simpson’s upcoming retirement. The story highlights Love’s deep local roots and NOC’s presence at the University Center in Ponca City, where many area students pursue affordable degrees with strong financial aid support.
   

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📸 Around Ponca City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ponca City

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday May 19

• Ponca City-Ponca City Public Library →
  Ponca City Library, 515 Grand Ave E, Ponca City
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 16

• Friendship Feast →
  Ponca City Calendar Ponca City, OK 74601
  9:00 am

Monday May 18

• Senior Day →
  Ponca City Calendar Ponca City, OK 74601
• Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session →
  Ponca City Calendar, City Hall Commission Chamber 516 E. Grand Avenue, Ponca City
  2:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Marland Estate Commission →
  Ponca City Calendar, 901 Monument Avenue 516 E. Grand Avenue, Ponca City
  4:30 pm
• Ladies Night →
  Ponca City Calendar Ponca City, OK 74601
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Park Board Meeting →
  RecPlex, 1604 W Grand Ave, Ponca City
  10:30 am
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board →
  Ponca City Calendar, 1604 W. Grand, Ponca City
  5:30 pm

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📣 Ponca City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• Last Day of School →
  Newkirk Ms Newkirk, OK 74647

Friday May 15

• Graduation (Teacher Work Day) →
  Newkirk Ms Newkirk, OK 74647

Saturday June 6

• The Ponca City Herb Festival →
  Cann Memorial Gardens, 1500 Grand Ave E, Ponca City
  9:30 am

Thursday June 11

• 101 Wild West Rodeo →
  101 Ponca City Rodeo Grounds, 23 Darr Pk Dr, Ponca City
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Ponca City. Apply here.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. posted a job opening for SIC Structural Welder (AUS BK TT) in Ponca City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ponca City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Blackwell

• Man Arrested After Domestic Stabbing in Blackwell (blackwelljournaltribune.net)

Stillwater

• RPX Technologies Lands Embir-3 Thermal Camera on Blue UAS Framework (dronelife.com)
• Direct primary care: Educating patients, building loyalty, and the power of trust (medicaleconomics.com)
• SQ 832: Fate of minimum wage hike in the hands of Oklahoma voters (nondoc.com)

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Ok Ponca City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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