Today is the 39th day of 2024 and the 50th day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed on suspicion of plotting to murder her cousin Queen Elizabeth I.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PONCAN THEATRE February 9-11 - MOVIE Mean Girls (Friday & Saturday at 7PM, Sunday at 2PM) February 16-18 - Evans Children’s Academy presents Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon (Friday & Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:30)
Feb. 1, 2024 Vandalism - At 8:41 am, the reporting party requested an officer in reference to a group of juveniles in a dark gray Nissan that was vandalizing property on the private side of the lake. No damage was done, just some Port-A-John’s that were tipped over. Follow up required.
Ponca City challenged the visiting Jenks Lady Trojans to the very end, but came up on the short end of a 48-41 score Tuesday in Robson Field House. The game was actually closer than the final score might indicate, because Jenks tacked points on its lead at the end as Ponca City had to foul to give itself a chance.
Last year, the people of Kay County were given the opportunity to experience what it is like to have a professional baseball team make its home here. During the 2023 season, the Blackwell Flycatchers baseball games became an integral part of the summer for many in Kay County.
The Ponca City Wildcats were close, oh so close to winning their first district game Tuesday, but they eventually lost to the Jenks Trojans 50-48 in overtime in Robson Field House. Jenks started the game as if it might be poised for a lopsided victory over the Wildcats and pushing its lead to 15-8 by the end of the first period.