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Over 1,700 COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH for their weekly report

Thursday, April 8

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly COVID-19 update on Wednesday. A total of 1,764 new COVID-19 cases were documented as the state has now seen 441,906 COVID-19 cases overall.The last reported total of active cases in the state was 9,952, 213 individuals are currently hospitalized and... Read More.

Hayden Priest three home runs leads Mavs’ Baseball

Thursday, April 8

Maverick sophomore Hayden Priest hit three home runs Monday leading the 15th ranked NOC Mavs to a sweep of Oklahoma Christian JV. The Mavs rallied for a 16-6 win in the first game and then routed the Eagles in a five-inning run rule 17-2. In Game 1, the Mavs... Read More.

Three charged after stealing weapons and ammunition from Kay County resident

Wednesday, April 7

In the early morning hours of Sunday April 4, 2021, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office was called to an address in reference to a burglary in progress.Deputies arrived and spoke with the home owner who stated that several firearms and over 1000 rounds of ammunition had been stolen. The... Read More.

PCPS Announces Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Informational Meeting

Wednesday, April 7

The Ponca City Public Schools is releasing PreK and Kindergarten Informational videos for parents of upcoming PreK and Kindergarten students on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The purpose of the video is to share pertinent information with parents of four to five-year-old students who will be attending PCPS during the upcoming... Read More.

General election results for Kay County

Wednesday, April 7

The results from Tuesdays General Election are now in.OK Election Results shows that for Blackwell, T.J. Greenfield wins the mayor race and Chad Shepherd takes the Ward 4 seat. Dereck Cassady was elected to be Newkirk's new mayor. In Tonkawa, Charles Conaghan claims Ward #1 seat and Brian Bowling... Read More.

Pickens Museum Displays Route 66 Murals by Robert Hardee at NOC

Tuesday, April 6

Robert Hardee is well known throughout the Ponca City area through the many exhibited prints of his "Ponca City Landmarks" painted from 1985 through 1993. The prints can be found hanging in many businesses and homes throughout the area. Hardee's historic landmark paintings include the Arcade Hotel, Downtown Ponca... Read More.

General Election today across Kay County

Tuesday, April 6

Numerous voters in Kay County who did not vote early will head to the polls today for the General Election.Elections are on the ballots in Blackwell, Newkirk, and Tonkawa, Frontier School District, and Billings School District.On the ballot, Brian Bowling and Mary Allan will square off for a Tonkawa... Read More.

Spring Cleanup starts Saturday

Tuesday, April 6

Spring Cleanup will be held April 10 thru April 17 for Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free. City CollectionsCrews will pick up any extra items... Read More.

Citywide garage sale this Saturday

Tuesday, April 6

Ponca City's annual City Wide Garage Sale will be held this Saturday, April 10. For this one day ONLY the City will waive the regular requirements for a garage sale. The $5 permit won’t be required, and the garage sale will not be counted toward the yearly limit of... Read More.

East Middle School FCCLA Attends Convention and Places in Competitive Events

Tuesday, April 6

Ponca City East Middle School FCCLA attended the Virtual State Family, Career and Community leaders of America (FCCLA) Meeting on April 1, 2021. The theme of the 2021 Convention was “Stay Connected, Stay Red” celebrating FCCLA 75th anniversary. The keynote speaker, Kyle Scheele, spoke to members about making a... Read More.