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Filing period opening February 1 for local municipal offices

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City News is reporting that candidates for municipal offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa can file for Declarations of Candidacy starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 1.The filing period will be open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted at the Kay County Election... Read More.

Ponca City Broadband phase 2 and phase 3 construction underway

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City Broadband service is being installed in phases throughout Ponca City. This new utility service provides the absolute fastest internet access with un-matched customer service. It is professionally engineered and constructed, 100% fiber optic, and requires no contract.There are three service plans from which to choose: 50 Mbps ($60.00), 100 Mbps ($100.00), and... Read More.

Three new virus-related deaths for Kay County, 1,986 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Wednesday, January 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,986 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, putting Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 360,360. There are 34,035 COVID-19 cases that are active, which is more than 2,000 less than the active amount on Tuesday.48 virus-related deaths were documented by OSDH on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death... Read More.

Kay County TSET Healthy Living Program hosting upcoming discussions on Zoom

Wednesday, January 20 by Lyman James

The Kay County TSET Healthy Living Program has been working on conducting a Community Needs Assessment. TSET will be hosting Community Public Discussions to collect community members feedback on Health and Wellness in their community.These discussions will be conducted online via Zoom and there is a way for participants to join online or through... Read More.

Small groundbreaking ceremony happening today for Ponca Tribe’s Hope and Recovery Center

Wednesday, January 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma made the announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday that there will be a small ground breaking ceremony for the Ponca Tribe's Hope and Recovery Center, previously known as SDC, this morning at 11:00 a.m. This event will be small and socially distanced in light of the COVID-19... Read More.

NOC Spring enrollment extended through Jan. 25

Wednesday, January 20 by Lyman James

Students may enroll for Spring 2021 at Northern Oklahoma College through Jan. 25. Classes for the spring semester began on Jan. 19. Other NOC spring sessions include 12-week courses beginning Feb. 15 and Late 8-week courses beginning March 15. NOC is also offering Weekend College courses in-person at the University Center or via OnLine Live. More information is available at Read More.

One man in critical condition following Tuesday morning collision near Blackwell

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

BLACKWELL - Authorities responded to a personal injury collision that occurred at 8:11 a.m. Tuesday morning on State Highway 11, about 1/2 west of Blackwell and to the west of Interstate 35 in Kay County.Mathew Farney, 41, of Blackwell was driving a 2007 Ford pickup eastbound on State Highway 11 when he departed the... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Recognizes School Board Members

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK------ January is School Board Recognition Month. Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) recognized their board members at the January PTC Board of Education meeting earlier this month. Serving as a link between the community and tech center, school board members are elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for the schools they serve.... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,558 COVID-19 cases, 43 virus-related deaths and 4,965 recoveries for Tuesday

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,558 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 358,374. There are 36,136 COVID-19 cases that are active, which is more than 3,000 less than the active amount on Monday.43 virus-related deaths were documented by OSDH on Tuesday to put Oklahoma's death... Read More.

Coat drive ongoing at Powerhouse of Faith Christian Center

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that the Powerhouse of Faith Christian Center at 114 N. Oak St. in Ponca City is currently holding a coat drive and donations are being accepted at any time throughout the year.Items such as coats, gloves, hats, clothes and toys will be accepted at any time.Bishop Johnny Thompson... Read More.

PCPS shares COVID-19 update for January 18

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has released a COVID-19 update for Monday, January 18. In the update, PCPS says they appreciate the in-person instructional time they had last week. However, as expected, there were many close contact quarantines at Po-Hi and several elementary classrooms transitioned to Distance Learning. Po-Hi will remain on Distance Learning due... Read More.

Po-Hi Academic Team Earns Place in State Tournament

Tuesday, January 19 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Academic Team competed in the Area Academic Bowl Tournament held in Stillwater on January 16, 2021. The team defeated Edmond Santa Fe in their second round. They lost to Area Champion Stillwater in the third round and defeated Deer Creek (Edmond) in the 5th round to secure their spot in... Read More.