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Oklahoma legislative update and Ponca Politics meeting set for April 23 at City Central

Tuesday, April 20 by Lyman James

You're invited to join the Ponca City Chamber Friday, April 23 at noon in the Summit Room at the City Central Building located at Central and 5th Street. They will have an Oklahoma legislative update with Senator Bill Coleman, Rep. Ken Luttrell and Rep. John Pfeiffer. It will last one hour. They will all... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Upcoming Dates for Picture Days

Monday, April 19 by Lyman James

Senior Class Panoramic Photo The Ponca City High School graduating seniors of the Class of 2021 will have their panoramic class photo taken on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, on the visitors’ side of the Sullins Stadium. Students on campus will be released by intercom announcement starting around 2:00 P.M. at which time they will walk to Sullins Stadium. Students... Read More.

Ponca City Senior High School Has Virtual Visit from Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Friday, April 16 by Lyman James

The computer science class at Ponca City High School recently had a virtual discussion and presentation by important guest speakers on the importance of computer science for all high school students. The virtual guest speakers included former United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.The focus of the discussion was to help computer science students... Read More.

City commission approves no-kill resolution for Ponca City

Thursday, April 15 by Lyman James

On Monday night, the city commission of Ponca City unanimously approved a no-kill resolution for Ponca City by the end of 2025. The No-Kill 2025 movement by the Best Friends Animal Society has a goal to put an end to the killing of healthy animals in shelters across the country. This means that 90%... Read More.

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.

Spring Cleanup this week in Ponca City

Monday, April 12 by Lyman James

Spring Cleanup is this week for Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free.City Collections Crews will pick up any extra items placed in your regular pickup area EXCEPT the following: • Poisons,... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis Case in Ponca City Public Schools

Monday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been informed that a Liberty Elementary student has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The school district is cooperating fully with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Kay County Health Department. The health and safety of students is the district’s highest priority, and school officials will... Read More.

One person injured from Sunday morning accident near Ponca City

Monday, April 5 by Lyman James

An injury collision occurred at 12:23 a.m. Sunday morning on Riverview Road at N3305 Road, approximately 3 miles south and 1 mile west of Ponca City in Kay County.Haleluyah Fish, 23, of Moodys, Ok. was driving a 2008 Nissan Altima east bound on Riverview Road, departed the roadway to the right and struck a... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Reports Bus Accident Involving Student

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is reporting a bus accident involving a pedestrian, minor student that took place at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021. The student sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to Alliance Health of Ponca City and was life-flighted to another location.The accident took place on Prentice... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools announces administrative changes

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district would like to announce three administrative changes for the 2021-2022 school year pending board approval on April 12, 2021. Dr. DaLana Hawkins – Associate Director of Secondary Curriculum Dr. DaLana Hawkins has been named the new Associate Director of Secondary Curriculum for the District effective July 1, 2021. She will... Read More.

Concrete pour for the new Ponca City Public Safety Center set for Friday

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

A concrete pour for the construction of the new Ponca City Public Safety Center is scheduled for Friday, April 2.This pour may start as early as 2:00 a.m. Trucks will be traveling north, from South Avenue on Fourth Street. There will be bright lights and noise outside of normal work hours. For additional information,... Read More.

Ponca City High School’s BPA Chapter Earns Top State Awards and Ticket to Nationals

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School´s BPA (Business Professionals of America) Chapter competed in the State Leadership Conference held on March 9 and 10, 2021. The Broadcast News Production Team composed of members Kaylee Wimberley (Senior, Chapter President), Brady Ladner (Senior), Ethan Meyer (Sophomore, Chapter Historian), and Haley Mills (Sophomore) placed 2nd in the state. The Podcast Production... Read More.