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Planned city-wide power outage in Newkirk scheduled for June 12

Wednesday, May 26 by Lyman James

On Saturday, June 12th, there will be a city-wide power outage in Newkirk starting at 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. the next morning to replace poles at the substation that support the lines feeding the town's transformers. The project is necessary to improve the city's power grid.

124 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Over 1.2 million Oklahomans fully vaccinated

Thursday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 124 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the overall total of cases to 451,473. 146 is Wednesday's 7-day rolling average for number of new cases.There are 1,621 active COVID-19 cases in the state and Kay County has five active cases. Kay County overall has... Read More.

Oklahomans ages 12 and up can receive vaccine

Friday, May 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Thursday that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by U.S. authorities for use in ages 12-15. Oklahomans 12 and older can go to Vaccinate.OK.Gov to schedule an appointment, but will need parental consent if under 18.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners April 12 Regular Session

Wednesday, April 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 12, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Ceremonies and Proclamations Under Ceremonies and Proclamations, a Fair Housing Proclamation was presented by Mayor Nicholson to Development Services Director Chris Henderson and the April Character... Read More.

Garfield Elementary School to Pivot to Distance Learning on September 29 and Return October 12

Sunday, September 27 by Lyman James

Due to the shortage of staff from isolations and close contact quarantines, Garfield Elementary students and staff will pivot to Distance Learning on Tuesday, September 29 and will return to Garfield on Monday, October 12, 2020 for in-person instruction. There is one elementary classroom at Garfield in which students are considered close contacts to a... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 970 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths and 1,033 recoveries for Wednesday

Wednesday, September 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 970 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. Oklahoma has now seen an overall total of 72,284 COVID-19 cases as 10,334 cases are active.OSDH is reporting an addition 12 virus-related deaths on Wednesday to put the state's death toll at 924. None of the deaths are from... Read More.

PCPS April 12 COVID-19 & Continuous Learning Update

Monday, April 13 by Lyman James

West Middle School, East Middle School, and Po-Hi Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 13 and April 20 are scheduled for Monday, April 13 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 10:00 AM on Monday, April 13. If you... Read More.

PCPS Lady Wildcats Basketball in State Finals Tournament March 12 at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Lady Wildcats Basketball team will be playing Deer Creek Edmond in the State Finals Tournament on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. If the Cats win, they will play on Friday at noon in the same location. JOIN US IN TULSA AS... Read More.

IENetwork Cancels Meeting For February 12, Jeske To Be Guest Speaker In March

Monday, February 11 by Lyman James

Due to illness, Angelyn Myers, the inventor of the My Buddy Towel, will not be able to present on Tuesday, February 12. Myers has rescheduled for Thursday, Aprill 11 at 5:30 p.m. The Next meeting for IENetwork is Thursday, March 14. The speaker for that meeting will be Carrie Jeske from Will It Launch.... Read More.