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Two vehicle accident in Ponca City on Wednesday

Friday, May 22

A two-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday north of the 14 street/Prospect Avenue intersection in Ponca City.According to Ponca City Police, an employee with Take Ten Tire was driving the truck and turning into the Take Ten Tire parking lot. While doing so, he collided with a woman driving a... Read More.

Two pursuits take place since Wednesday within the Blackwell area

Friday, May 22

The Blackwell Journal Tribune is reporting that Kay County Law Enforcement officials are asking for the public's help in locating a man who led officers on a pursuit through Blackwell at around 9 p.m. Thursday.Deputies with the Kay County Sheriff's Office attempted to make contact with Cody Vaught in... Read More.

Dr. Cheryl Evans rehired by NOC Board of Regents

Thursday, May 21

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents rehired NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans at Wednesday’s regents meeting at NOC Enid. Upon conclusion of a short executive session, NOC President Cheryl Evans was rehired with unanimous consent from the regents. Chad Dillingham made the motion, seconded by Jodi Cline. Hired... Read More.

Parks and Recreation to begin opening up

Thursday, May 21

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at https://www.okcommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Up-and-Recover-Safely-Plan.pdfSince the Governor’s announcement of OURS,... Read More.

PONCA CITY SUPERINTENDENT SELECTED AS 2020 OASA DISTRICT 4 SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Thursday, May 21

PONCA CITY, OKLA. (May 20, 2020) – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Shelley Arrott of Ponca City Public Schools as the 2020 OASA District 4 Superintendent of the Year. Ms. Arrott will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA)... Read More.

Oklahoma’s total of COVID-19 cases now at 5,680; No active cases for Grant, Logan and Noble counties

Thursday, May 21

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 148 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday as Oklahoma's total is now at 5,680 since testing started.Latest data shows that there is one new case for Garfield County to bring their total to 24. There are no new changes for Kay,... Read More.

Tabatha Rosproy of Winfield named 2020 National Teacher of the Year

Thursday, May 21

TOPEKA — Tabatha Rosproy, an early childhood educator at Winfield Unified School District 465, is the 2020 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Thursday, May 21.Rosproy, whose classroom is housed in Cumbernauld Village retirement community in Winfield, becomes the first... Read More.

Increase in flooding concerns this weekend across southern Kansas

Thursday, May 21

The following is information from the National Weather Service in Wichita, Ks. regarding the chance of heavy rain and flooding going into Memorial Day weekend for southern Kansas. This includes Cowley and Sumner counties.An active weather pattern will support the potential of several rounds of showers and thunderstorms over... Read More.

Native Lights Casino back open with max capacity limit

Thursday, May 21

Native Lights Casino announced on their Facebook page on Wednesday that the casino north of Newkirk is back open. Native Lights will have a max capacity limit of 300 guests.Anyone at the casino will be subjected to having their temperature checked and will be required to wear a mask... Read More.

Resurfacing project along 14th street to begin after Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21

Just after Memorial Day, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City, a two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. This comes at the same time that... Read More.