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Local COVID-19 testing sites for Ponca City and surrounding areas

Wednesday, June 17

With more COVID-19 cases being reported, a reminder that the Kay County Health Department in Ponca City is offering curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only. The testing is free, and no doctor referral is required. You must stay in your vehicle at all times during an appointment. To... Read More.

How responding to the 2020 U.S. Census can help

Wednesday, June 17

There's still plenty of time to fill out the 2020 U.S. Census.Responding to the census is not only your civic duty; it also affects the amount of funding your community receives, how your community plans for the future, and your representation in government.Data from the census is used for... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Breaks Ground on Westward Expansion

Wednesday, June 17

Caption: Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) held a virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony this week on social media. The Westward Expansion project begins this month and completion is estimated for August of 2021. Pictured left to right Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO of PTC; Paul Kyler, Co-Owner of Kyler Construction; Larry Hand, Construction Manager; Richard Winterrowd... Read More.

Nearly 40 new COVID-19 cases for Payne County, Four new cases for Kay, Noble and Garfield counties

Tuesday, June 16

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 228 new positive COVID-19 cases across Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 16. This is the most cases reported for Oklahoma in a single day since the pandemic started. Overall, Oklahoma has now seen 8,645 COVID-19 cases with 1,880 of those cases being... Read More.

NOC announces spring honor rolls

Tuesday, June 16

The following information is provided from Scott Cloud, Public Information Officer at NOC-Tonkawa. Kay County area students are included among 725 Northern Oklahoma College students earning academic recognition for the spring semester. The President’s honor roll lists students who have completed a minimum of 12 core course hours during the semester... Read More.

2020 Cowley County Fair Canceled

Tuesday, June 16

The Cowley County Fair Association made the announcement on their Facebook page Monday evening that after careful review with the Cowley County Health Department and the City of Winfield, a decision was made the cancel the 2020 Cowley County Fair due to the threat of COVID-19.The Cowley County Fair... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools 2020-2021 Learning Options

Tuesday, June 16

The health, safety, and education of our students is the top priority for Ponca City Public Schools. Due to the current issues with COVID-19, we are requesting the input from our parents and students regarding the three different learning options.Option 1: On-site Learning: Traditional learning as typically offered – PreKindergarten through... Read More.

Po-Hi Color Guard 2020 Skills Camp and Auditions

Tuesday, June 16

Are you interested in being a part of the Po-Hi Color Guard? Come find out more and prepare for auditions together at the district’s optional summer skills camps. Camp and auditions are open to any instrumental music students, as well as any returning Veteran Color Guard Members from 2019.... Read More.

Study Shows Oklahoma Food Insecurity Rates Remain Higher Than National Averages

Tuesday, June 16

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – June 15, 2020 - Food insecurity rates in central and western Oklahoma are higher than the national averages, according to Map the Meal Gap 2020. The study, released by Feeding America on June 3, is the only study that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity across the United... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber’s Spotlight Business of the week – The Ponca City Art Center

Monday, June 15

The Ponca City Business Council Chamber Spotlight Business this week is The Ponca City Art Center located in the City Central Building, 400 East Central, on the 5th Floor. Terron Liles is the Executive Director.The Ponca City Art Center is dedicated to enriching the cultural life in our... Read More.