Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company's plan to auction off customers' genetic data... Read More.

PCPD Seek Information About Shooting Investigation

In the early morning hours of March 20th, PCPD Officers responded to a shooting in the 1600 Block of North Osage in Ponca City. The front of a residence in that neighborhood was hit with multiple rounds of gunfire but no residents were harmed.Later that afternoon, PCPD Investigators and deputies with the Kay County... Read More.

SEVERE STORMS: Cancellation Information

Pioneer Technology Center-Please be advised that the following classes this evening will be cancelled due to impending inclement weather: CPR, Pioneer Fit, EMT, and ABE/HSE. University of Oklahoma's Norman Campus- closing at 3:30.  Exams after 3:30 will be rescheduled. 7 Clans First Council Casino- Due to the expected weather conditions for this evening,... Read More.
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SEVERE STORMS: Shelter Information

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.

Standoff Ends with One Arrested; Information Needed

PONCA CITY-A dramatic and tense situation came to an end when law enforcement authorities successfully apprehended 30-year-old fugitive Jalen Anthony Michael Kemble. The capture took place after a nerve-wracking 90-minute standoff on Oklahoma Avenue between Oak and Elm Streets.The manhunt for Kemble began over the weekend. He had a domestic warrant issued in Kay... Read More.

Secondary Summer School Information

PCPS Secondary Summer School enrollment is limited. Parents of students enrolled in summer school will be contacted by site administrators, by mail and/or phone.Summer school is focused on credit recovery and addressing learning loss in core subjects. This is separate from special education extended school year.If you have been notified your child will attend... Read More.
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PCPS Snow Day Information

Ponca City Public Schools reports that several parents have asked about making up school after Snow Days are taken. As of this 10 seconds, students do NOT have to make up instructional time for Snow Day #2 on April 15 or Snow Day #1 on April 29, 2022. “There were a few extra instructional hours... Read More.

New information involving missing woman last seen in Tonkawa

As the search continues for a missing woman, new details have been released.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, 60-year-old Cathy Ann James has been missing since Sept. 4 when she was last seen in Tonkawa.James’ sister called the Tonkawa Police Department to report that she had not been heard from since Sept. 4, OSBI... Read More.
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Po-Hi Releases Back-to-School Information

The first day of school for Ponca City Public School students will be Wednesday, Aug. 18. Sophomore, junior and seniors attending Ponca City High School will be able to pick up their schedules from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. Ninth graders and new students to the district can pick up schedules... Read More.