Stakeholders meet to discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan update

Stakeholders of the Ponca City Hazard Mitigation Plan committee met Monday to discuss the City of Ponca City’s and Ponca City Public School systems Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Stakeholders discussed hazards with the greatest concern in our community as well as ways to provide tools, resources and data to a make our community more resilient... Read More.

Amtrak recently releases plan to grow rail service

Amtrak recently released the AMTRACK CONNECTS US plan to grow rail service across America and add 160 additional communities nationwide to its rail network..This 2035 Vision identifies expansion and enhancement of corridor routes. One route including a connection between Oklahoma City and Newton, KS. Oklahoma City already has an Amtrak route connecting towards... Read More.
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PCPS releases Return To Learn Plan for 2021-22 school year

In-person Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year:PCPS will follow the regular 2021-2022 School Calendar and students will attend in-person learning each school day unless they are enrolled as a Ponca City Virtual Academy Student. Masks: • Masks are recommended unless consultation or recommendation from the Kay County Health Department determines the need for a mandate OR... Read More.

Stillwater’s hospital activates their surge plan

After a spike in cases in the Stillwater and Payne County areas, Stillwater Medical Center has released a surge plan.The surge plan was activated on Monday. Officials reported 15 patients in the hospital with COVID-19, which is an increase of seven over the past week. Officials say three people are in ICU.According to The... Read More.
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Pioneer Tech Announces Plan for School Year

Ponca City, OK ---– Pioneer Technology Center’s Continuation of Operation plan explaining procedures for the start of school in August has been uploaded to their website, pioneertech.edu. This guide will help students and parents understand PTC’s approach to the continuation of learning and to promote a safe education environment for the 2020-2021 school... Read More.

NOC fall reopening plan announced

Northern Oklahoma College will partially open its campuses beginning July 1 as the college begins to reopen for the fall semester on Aug. 17.   Beginning July 1, the administration buildings will open for students and potential students for enrollment support services.  All other campus facilities will remain closed to the public.   NOC President Dr.... Read More.
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City of Ponca City continuing to follow Gov. Stitt’s “Open Up And Recover Safely” Plan

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely).  The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at https://www.okcommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Up-and-Recover-Safely-Plan.pdf. Since the Governor’s announcement of OURS, the City of Ponca City... Read More.

Kay County Courthouse reopening plan

The following is information from the 8th District Attorney Office, Drug and Major Crime Task Force on Facebook regarding the reopening of the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. On May 18, 2020 the Kay County Courthouse, which was closed to the public by the Order Of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Oklahoma Court of Criminal... Read More.