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Po-Hi Student Council holding food drive

Every year Po-Hi Student Council holds a Canned Food Drive for those in need in our community.This year, their normal way of collecting was cut short, so they will host two days of drop off times to finish our drive. Today, Dec. 8, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Keen will... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,903 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,903 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Dec. 7. Oklahoma's seen 218,389 COVID-19 cases overall as 31,742 cases are active.An additional 15 virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma death toll to 1,911. One death being a Payne County man in... Read More.
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Two-vehicle accident in Ponca City on Friday

Ponca City emergency workers responded to a two-vehicle accident at around 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon on north 14th street near the Prospect intersection.One person was extracted from the vehicle. No other details have been released.The accident was cleared up in under an hour at 5:20 p.m.

OSDH reporting over 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported 7,611 COVID-19 cases over the weekend.Oklahoma has seen 216,486 COVID-19 cases as 31,648 cases are active.A total of 36 virus-related deaths have been reported since Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,896. One virus-related death was reported for Payne and... Read More.

December 4 Covid Alert Graphic

The December 4 Kay County COVID-19 Alert System Risk Level was released, and the 7-day average number of new COVID-19 cases, per capita of 100,000, reflected a decrease from last week. Kay County stayed in Level Red - High Risk with a decrease from 96.1 - 79.7.  This risk level is still alarmingly... Read More.
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Ponca City Launches Main Street E-Portal

Ponca City, OK – The Ponca City Main Street (PCMS) has partnered with Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) and My-Media Matters to create a convenient and safe way for Ponca City (and beyond) to shop locally at the Ponca City Marketplace.  This interactive retail portal operates like Amazon, Etsy or... Read More.

Residential Autumn Leaf Collection in Ponca City

Residential Autumn Leaf Collection BeginsThe City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection will begin on December 4, 2020 and end on February 5, 2021. The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines:Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area,... Read More.
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Ponca City Public Schools to Begin Implementing New CDC Guidelines

The CDC released new guidelines on Wednesday, December 3, changing the quarantine guidelines for close contacts. These guidelines were adopted by the Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Colonel Lance Fry, effective immediately. The previous quarantine requirement for close contacts to a positive COVID-19 case was a 14-day quarantine.  Based on the new... Read More.

Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

As we go into December and eventually approach January and February, we're likely to see more winter weather in that time frame. The City of Ponca City and Ponca City Emergency Management have provided safety tips for winter weather.Be Aware • Know what winter storm and blizzard watches and warnings... Read More.