Ponca City Police Department investigating inappropriate video circulating at a Ponca City school

Statement from Ponca City Police Chief Don Bohon:The Ponca City Police Department is investigating an inappropriate video that is circulating that was rumored to involve a school employee and a student, at a Ponca City school.Detectives and School Resource Officers have been involved in the investigation. It appears that the video was originally posted... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a good position where NFD could... Read More.

Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living arrangements considered high risk settings)... Read More.
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Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and up. In order to receive... Read More.
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Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS... Read More.
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Parks Department and Streets Department finish storm debris pickup

The Ponca City Parks Department and Street Department finished picking up curbside storm debris on Friday and are currently cleaning/hauling storm debris from Dan Moran Park.As of Monday, they have hauled 5000 tons of debris! Once Dan Moran is finished they will start cleaning parks. Hopefully clean up will be finished before the end... Read More.