Ponca Post

Weekend COVID-19 Update

Monday, April 12 by Lyman James

The latest update from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that there are 9,952 active COVID-19 cases in the state. The death toll is at 6,669.Kay County has 117 active COVID-19 cases and has seen 125 virus-related deaths.The number of recoveries from COVID-19 is at 423,402 and the total of hospitalizations the state... Read More.

NOC Men’s Basketball Team heading back to the NJCAA National Championships

Monday, April 12 by Lyman James

ENID, Oklahoma -- The NOC Mavs earned their second straight trip to the NJCAA National Championships with a thrilling 66-64 win over NOC Enid Saturday at the Stride Bank Center. The Mavs (23-1) completed the sweep winning the OCAC regular season crown and the Region 2 Tournament. NOC also avenged an earlier 66-62 loss... Read More.

Mavs’ Softball drops two at Eastern

Friday, April 9 by Lyman James

WILBURTON, Oklahoma -- NOC dropped a pair of conference softball games at Eastern Tuesday afternoon in Wilburton 13-8 and 3-2. The Mavs (18-12) dropped to 8-6 in conference while Eastern (13-15) improved to 6-6 in league play. In Game 1, the Mavs built an early 2-0 lead but couldn't hold on in a 3-2... Read More.

OBI announces upcoming blood drives across northern Oklahoma

Thursday, April 8 by Lyman James

DATE ─ Oklahoma Blood Institute and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum are encouraging donors to rise up and give blood this spring!Individuals aged sixteen and up are urged to give blood at one of these locations:Successful blood donors will receive their choice of colorful spring t-shirt and one free adult admission to the... Read More.

Local communities provide guidelines for lawn mowing

Thursday, April 8 by Lyman James

With the spring season here, that means the start of mowing season. The City of Ponca City wants to remind everyone that blowing your grass into the streets is a violation of city code. Grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris can clog storm drains, resulting in street and private property flooding. Also, storm drains... Read More.

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

Thursday, April 8 by Lyman James

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 423,402 individuals have recovered from... Read More.

Hayden Priest three home runs leads Mavs’ Baseball

Thursday, April 8 by Lyman James

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 trailed 6-4 until NOC scored... Read More.

Three charged after stealing weapons and ammunition from Kay County resident

Wednesday, April 7 by Lyman James

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 home owner then stated the... Read More.

PCPS Announces Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Informational Meeting

Wednesday, April 7 by Lyman James

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 2021-2022 school year. In order to... Read More.

General election results for Kay County

Wednesday, April 7 by Lyman James

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 wins Tonkawa School Board Seat... Read More.

Pickens Museum Displays Route 66 Murals by Robert Hardee at NOC

Tuesday, April 6 by Lyman James

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 City featuring the Poncan Theatre,... Read More.

General Election today across Kay County

Tuesday, April 6 by Lyman James

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 School Board seat and Glenn... Read More.