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Meal Pricing Change for 2022-2023 School Year

Wednesday, July 6

The USDA has determined breakfast and lunch WILL NOT be free to all students for the 2022-23 school year. PCPS and other schools will have to return to the meal pricing structure used prior to the No Charge (free) meals for everyone during COVID-19. Meals had been free the... Read More.

City of Tonkawa’s brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs

Wednesday, July 6

City of Tonkawa's brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs:Sometime during the last week of June, a large break developed in the 12” water main that brings the city’s water from the well field and out-of-town basin into town. The break occurred in the... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Department investigating murder in Braman

Wednesday, July 6

Kay News Cow reports that the Kay County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a murder that occurred in Braman this weekend.Sheriff Steve Kelley said the body of a young adult white male was located in a field south of Bender Road on P Street, east of Braman.“We have one person... Read More.

Fireworks Spark Blaze At Spring Hill Golf Course Shortly After July 4th Show

Tuesday, July 5

Ark City firefighters were busy Monday night at Spring Hill Golf Course in Ark City, the site of the community's July 4th fireworks show.According to the Ark City Fire Department Tuesday morning, embers from the show ignited a large fire on a hill of cedar trees near Hole 5.... Read More.

Road Repair At Cherry And 10th To Begin Wednesday In AC; Hydrant Flushing To Continue Friday For Section 10

Tuesday, July 5

Cherry Avenue and N. 10th in Ark City will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday.According to a news release from the City Tuesday, crews will begin work on storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.Work will last at least one week, weather permitting.The City is also continuing its annual... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested by Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for drug possession

Tuesday, July 5

Pawnee, Okla. - The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ponca City man for more than 115 grams of methamphetamine and possession of firearms after a traffic stop on Saturday, July 2nd.On Saturday, July 2nd at around 7:00 PM, Deputy Dartanian Tilly stoped a white Chevy pickup near the... Read More.

Dexter Shop Teacher Named National Finalist For Harbor Freight ‘Tools For Schools’ Award

Sunday, July 3

A Dexter High School industrial technology teacher has been named a national finalist for a teaching award.According to a news release from Harbor Freight Tools, Brian Kuntz is one of 50 finalists across the country for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for Teaching Excellence."This year a record... Read More.

ACPD: Man Flown To Wesley After Found Unresponsive With Head, Body Injuries

Friday, July 1

An Ark City man was found with substantial injuries to his head and body Thursday night after police were called to the 400 block of south C Street for the report of an unresponsive male.According to a news release from the ACPD Friday, officers were called to the scene... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe 4th of July Holiday

Friday, July 1

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 4 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 5.(As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, July 4, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight or for several days is... Read More.

Seventh Grade Vaccine Reminder

Friday, July 1

Seventh grade students are required to have an adult Tdap shot before they will be fully registered for the 2022-2023 school year. This means parents may fill out the registration but it will not be complete until the PCPS Registration Center, 111 West Grand Avenue, has received the updated... Read More.

William Newton Hospital CEO Placed On Administrative Leave

Thursday, June 30

Chief Executive Officer Ben Quinton of William Newton Hospital, a critical-access hospital in Winfield, was placed on paid administrative leave for a period of up to 30 days on Thursday, following a closed session of the Board of Trustees to discuss non-elected personnel according to a news release from... Read More.

SCK Health Expecting $1M+ Loss For 2022, Cites Inflation And Rise In Bad Debt

Thursday, June 30

SCK Health says it has seen an "unprecedented" increase in costs due to inflation, along with a rise in bad debt and charity care.According to a press release form the Ark City-based hospital Thursday, it is working on ways to to balance these challenges."May was a difficult month financially... Read More.