Regional

SEVERE STORMS: Shelter Information

Monday, May 6 by Lyman James

Below is a list of current confirmed Public Shelters in and around Kay County. -Kaw City: Kaw Nation- 746 Grandview Drive. Between Museum and Title 6 building. Always open until at capacity. -Newkirk: Triggered at Tornado Watch. Open to public with Tornado Warning. Newkirk Library 116 N Maple. Newkirk High School Gymnasium 625... Read More.

State of Orange: A Cowboy Day of Service draws thousands of volunteers

Monday, April 15 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Okla., April 15, 2024) — This spring, Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum announced a visionary new service project — State of Orange: A Day of Cowboy Service. On Saturday, over 3,000 participants answered the call to make a difference at more than 350 event locations nationwide, demonstrating how the university’s... Read More.

Sparklight Accepting Applications for Fund Supporting Local Nonprofit Organizations

Monday, April 1 by Lyman James

March 26, 2024 – Phoenix – Sparklight® will begin accepting spring 2024 applications on April 1 for the company’s Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024. Charitable Giving Fund grants will be made available across communities served by Sparklight and the... Read More.

Good Friday/Easter Weekend Closings

Tuesday, March 26 by Lyman James

Note: To report additional closures, email [email protected].The City of Ponca City will observe the GOOD FRIDAY Holiday on Friday March 29, 2024:City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Friday, March 29, and will REOPEN Monday, April 1.Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday March 29, and WILL RESUME Monday, April 1.As there will... Read More.

Medical Marijuana License Update from Rep. John Pfeiffer

Monday, March 25 by Lyman James

I get asked all the time the number of medical marijuana license holders we have in Oklahoma.Here are the latest figures from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. As of March 1, the number of licenses by category was:347,849 patient 1,314 caregiver 4,119 growers 2,211 dispensaries 1,200 processors 90 transporters 26 laboratories.Patient licenses were... Read More.

Ari Fleischer to speak at NOC Spring 2024 Renfro Lectureship Program April 2

Monday, March 25 by Lyman James

Former White House Press Secretary, President Ari Fleischer Communications, and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer will speak at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa on Tuesday, April 2, as part of the Carl and Carolyn Renfro Spring 2024 Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program.The event is sponsored by the Carl and Brenda Renfro/Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program and Northern... Read More.

Closings & Cancellations 1/22/24

Monday, January 22 by Lyman James

To report a closing/cancellation, call (580) 765-5491 or email [email protected] City Public Schools -Blackwell Public Schools -Bright Beginnings Daycare, Tonkawa -Building Blocks Learning Center daycare (PC) -Central Baptist Academy -Child Development Center (PC) -Cowley College Campuses will move to remote operations -First Lutheran School -Fun N’ Learning daycare (PC) -Kay County Court House & Annex -Kanza Child Development, 10am opening -Kildare Public Schools -Layne Howard Daycare,... Read More.

Add Winter Weather Advisory to our Wind Chill Warning

Saturday, January 13 by Lyman James

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT.* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to three inches.* WHERE...Portions of central,... Read More.

Cold Weather Tips from Ponca City Utility Maintenance Dept

Thursday, January 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes lots of water issues and hopefully following these tips will help!1. If you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past, keep a... Read More.

PCPS Extreme Cold Weather Protocols

Thursday, January 11 by Lyman James

With the threat for below zero wind chills and expected snow across the Ponca City Public School area in the next few days, PCPS officials want to remind parents and guardians that a decision on whether or not to close school will not be made until 6 a.m. the day in question. If parents... Read More.