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CareerTech Cosmetology Students Competing At Pioneer Tech Center

Monday, February 11

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is welcoming the CareerTech Cosmetology students that will be competing today, February 11, on the P.T.C. campus.Cosmetology allows students to utilize creativity with hands-on experience that helps benefit towards a career that provides a profitable and rewarding experience.

Ponca City Chamber Holds 33rd Leadership Class

Monday, February 11

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce recently held their 33rd Ponca City Leadership Class with Shelby Arrott as the day chair. The class got to visit Roosevelt Elementary, toured Ponca City High School. The leadership class got to hear from all three Ponca City private schools, along with... Read More.

Ponca City Junior Baseball League Rescheduling Games Due to Cold Temps

Friday, February 8

Due to the low temperatures predicted for this weekend, the Ponca City Junior Baseball League is moving all exhibition games to next Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 10 a.m.

Ponca City Police Promote Dana Fisher To Sergeant

Friday, February 8

On Friday February 1 st , the Police Department recognized the recent promotion of Dana Fisher to Sergeant with a badge pinning ceremony. Dana was promoted by Chief Don Bohon to Sergeant on December 8, 2018. Dana is a lifelong Ponca City resident. Dana owns and operates a local... Read More.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Rescheduled Due To Recent Winter Weather

Friday, February 8

With the recent winter weather that had an impact across Northern Oklahoma on Thursday, February 7, the PCPS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be rescheduled using the flexible time through February 18. Sites/teachers will be contacting parents to reschedule.

PCPS Honor Choirs Perform at Circle the State With Song Choral Festival

Friday, February 8

Ponca City Public School Honor Choirs in grades 4th through 8th from East and West Middle Schools and Liberty, Union, and McCord Elementary Schools recently performed at “Circle the State With Song” Region C Choral Festival held at the Stillwater High School Performing Arts Center. Ponca City music teachers involved were Nancy Taylor (Union),... Read More.

PCPS District Exploring Possibility of After School Care

Friday, February 8

The Ponca City Public School district is exploring the possibility of adding after school care for elementary and prekindergarten age students for the 2019-2020 school year. At this time, the district is gathering feedback from parents to determine if there is enough interest to move forward with the program. A... Read More.

Oklahoma Fugitive Luis Octavio Frias, Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Wife 41 times In Blackwell, Arrested At DFW Airport

Thursday, February 7

Luis Octavio Frias, who was accused of murdering his ex-wife in Blackwell in 2013, was arrested Thursday at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport. Frias was added to the U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted fugitives list in November 2018.According to Star-Telegram, U.S. Marshals Service Deputy Director David Anderson said at the time their... Read More.

In-Person Absentee Voting in the Election Board at the Courthouse Thursday

Thursday, February 7

Although the Kay County Courthouse is Closed because of the weather, the courthouse is still conducting In-Person Absentee Voting in the basement of the courthouse in the Election Board. We are open from 8-6 today and 8-6 on Friday for In Person Absentee Voting. Election Day is February 12,... Read More.

Roads To Remain Slick Thursday Afternoon

Thursday, February 7

Roads in and around Ponca City are ice covered and slick. Please use extreme caution when driving today. With school being canceled in many places and if you are able, stay home and enjoy the day with your children. Of course depending on the weather predictions you look at,... Read More.

Absentee Voters Still Able To Vote For Upcoming Tuesday Election

Wednesday, February 6

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Ponca City’s Mayor Election, Frontier School District N-2 Special Bond Election and the Shidler School District O-11 Special Bond Election have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.“They... Read More.

Hearing For Two Former Kay County Commissioners Pushed To March In Stillwater

Wednesday, February 6

Former Kay Counties commissioners Tyson Rowe and Dee Schieber were originally scheduled for a hearing in the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater on Tuesday. However, the hearing has been delayed until March 5. The former commissioners are now facing several charges regarding the mishandling or embezzlement of taxpayer dollars.Rowe... Read More.