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COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Wednesday, April 6

Delinquent on utilities, rent or mortgage? COVID-19 RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE & UTILITY ASSISTANCE STILL AVAILABLE! Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out. Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership... Read More.

Po-Hi Symphonic Band Welcomes Hall of Fame Clinician

Wednesday, April 6

On Tuesday, April 5 the Po-Hi Symphonic Band welcomed Oklahoma Bandmaster Hall of Fame member and clinician, Ms. Susan Clothier, to the Concert Hall Stage to work with our students. Ms. Clothier spent 19 years of her teaching career at the 6A level at Putnam City North High School... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in effect for northern Oklahoma Wednesday

Wednesday, April 6

A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for Grant, Kay, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher and Canadian counties late Wednesday morning through early evening. Winds will be out of the northwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Humidity will be as low as 15-20%. Maximum temperatures will... Read More.

April 5 election results for Kay County

Wednesday, April 6

The results are in for election results across Kay County from April 5. Posted below are the official results from OK Election Results. Click here to view.BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 002 FOR OFFICE NO. 2 BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS1 of 1 (100.00%) Election Day Precincts ReportingFavoriteView As Go to TopSummary Results... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office searching for man with arrest warrants last seen in Ponca City

Tuesday, April 5

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office is wanting to find Landyn Wayne Tomek, 18, who has outstanding arrest warrants in Kay County. Tomek is facing charges of Larceny of Automobile, Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 3rd Degree Burglary, Larceny from a house and Possession of CDS (Meth) with a total... Read More.

PCPD searching for suspect who stole food item from Ponca City’s Golden Chick

Tuesday, April 5

The Ponca City Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying the person in the photograph. On the night of March 18, an unknown subject wearing an OU sweatshirt entered Golden Chick after hours. He stole food items and a black in color Samsung A12 cell phone. He... Read More.

April 6 and April 20 will be Distance Learning Days for Po-Hi freshmen, sophomores and seniors

Tuesday, April 5

Ponca City Public Schools want to remind people that April 6 and April 20 will be Distance Learning Days for freshmen, sophomores and seniors. Only juniors will report to campus on those two days!!

Art Organization Makes Donations to Teachers

Tuesday, April 5

A local art organization has made $100 donations to each Ponca City Public School art teacher to be used for materials or supplies in the classroom. The City Arts organization, also known as the Ponca City Art Association, made the donations. The gifts were made possible through the generosity of... Read More.

Three NOC students selected to the 1st Annual Oklahoma Student Leadership Forum

Tuesday, April 5

NOC selected 3 civic-minded students who are eager to learn how they might use their gifts, talents, and energy to serve others to the 1st Annual Oklahoma Student Leadership Forum. The forum invited young people of diverse backgrounds and aspirations to set aside their differences and learn how to lead... Read More.

NOC students named to OACC Academic Team

Tuesday, April 5

Northern Oklahoma College reports that two NOC students were among students named to the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) 2022 All Oklahoma Academic Team. Also, one NOC student received an OACC President’s Tuition Waiver Award. NOC students were recognized during a March 29 ceremony, held at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Students... Read More.