Phase Archives - Ponca City Now

Working Through the Next Phase of Session

Thursday, April 23 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Dillon Travis Things are moving quickly at the Capitol as we work through another key phase of session. Right now, we are focused on reviewing Senate bills in oversight committees while continuing to hear and vote on measures on the House floor. It has been a full schedule, but I am grateful every... Read More.

Next Phase Of Session Underway

Friday, April 10 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ken Luttrell We are moving into the next phase of session at the Capitol as Senate bills begin working their way th This week, we reached the deadline to hear all Senate bills and Senate joint resolutions in subcommittees. From here, those measures advance to oversight committees as they continue through the process. Over the... Read More.

Drummond launches Phase 2 of robocall crackdown

Friday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup Thursday, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest voice providers in the country. As part of the ongoing investigation, Drummond and the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has directed Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen and Peerless to stop... Read More.

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Construction for Ponca City Broadband’s Phase 4 and 5 begins

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Construction in Phase 4 and 5 has begun. Contractors are working in the Northeast part of town, moving from N 14th St to Pecan along Prospect, then moving South … all the way to South Ave. Fiber optic network lines will be installed in the same fashion as the electrical service throughout each neighborhood... Read More.

First phase of expansion for Fairfax hospital complete

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Pawhuska Journal Capital reports that the Fairfax Community Hospital in Fairfax announced April 27 at an open house the first phase of its $5-million expansion is complete, transforming the facility from a 15-bed to a 25-bed critical access hospital. The new wing includes six new private rooms with enhanced technology and accommodations. The new... Read More.

Appointments available today for individuals in Phase 1, 2 and 3 groups

Tuesday, March 9 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department announced early Tuesday morning that at this time, they have appointments available on the portal today, March 9, for individuals in the Phase 1, 2 and 3 priority groups. You can register for your COVID-19 vaccination at Read More.

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Next high risk priority groups in Phase 2 can get COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

Starting today, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is starting to vaccinate the next high risk priority groups outlined in phase 2. This includes: Oklahomans under 65 with comorbidities. Teachers and Staff in Pre-K-12 schools and educational settings. Comorbid conditions outlined in the plan include but are not limited to hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Down syndrome,... 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.

Ponca City Broadband construction for phase 1 is complete

Friday, January 15 by Lyman James

This map shows the approximate boundaries of each of the 5 project phases for Ponca City Broadband. This project will not initially provide services outside of the City limits. The major, North/South dividing line, is N 14th St. Phase 2 is separated from Phase 3 by Highland Ave and Phase 4 is separated from Phase... Read More.

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Oklahoma in phase 2 of Gov Stitt’s plan to reopen the state

Monday, May 18 by Lyman James

The State of Oklahoma is now in Phase 2 of Gov. Stitt's plan to reopen. In Phase 2, the Safer At Home order continues to apply through the end of May for Oklahomans 65 and older or who are part of a vulnerable population. Stitt says that we should all continue to maintain social distancing... Read More.

Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma is “on track” to begin phase two of reopening plan

Thursday, May 7 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced during a news conference Wednesday, May 6, that Oklahoma is on track to begin phase two of the state’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Stitt urges Oklahomans to continue practicing social distancing guidelines and washing their hands frequently. Phase Two Elderly and vulnerable Oklahomans will continue to follow Safer-At-Home guidelines. Nonessential... Read More.