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Ponca City Fire Department starting fire hydrant maintenance Monday

Tuesday, October 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the northern areas of Ponca City starting Monday, October 18. This hydrant testing project will last for approximately four weeks with all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road being tested. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30... Read More.

Ponca City residents to decide on proposed $49.7 million school bond election Oct. 12

Tuesday, October 5 by Lyman James

Ponca City residents have not voted on a bond issue since 2015, six years ago. On Oct. 12, 2021, voters will decide on a proposed $49.7 million school bond election. This seven-year bond project is coupled with an additional $10 million of CARES funds to allow for improvements in the school district that aid... Read More.

Ponca City Police investigating inappropriate video

Monday, October 4 by Lyman James

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 are investigating. It appears that the video was originally posted on TikTok, and at this time there is no evidence the... Read More.

Arrest Made at Ponca City West Middle School

Thursday, September 30 by Lyman James

A student at West Middle School was arrested Thursday afternoon for making terroristic threats.Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations, said the school was not locked down for safety reasons and the student was taken into custody without incident. “There was no threat to the school. A student made a threat to another single person... Read More.

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

Thursday, September 30 by Lyman James

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.

Ponca City Library selected for national NASA@ My Library STEAM programming initiative

Thursday, September 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Library has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an education initiative created to increase and enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation, including geographic areas and populations currently underrepresented in STEAM education.Ponca City Library is... Read More.

Social media threat made towards Ponca City High School Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department and Ponca City Public Schools became aware of a social media threat against Ponca City High School made by a person not at the school on Wednesday afternoon.The high school was locked down and Ponca City Police, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office, O.S.B.I. and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded.... Read More.

Ponca City Energy competes at Lineman Rodeo

Tuesday, September 28 by Lyman James

Congratulations to Ponca City Energy recently competing in the Lineman Rodeo! The MESO Line Rodeo was held in Claremore, Oklahoma and hosted by the City of Claremore. Participating were Cory, Chris, Tomas, and Austin! Team Event: 1st Place in the 4kV 3 phase Insulator Change Out Event Team Event: 3rd Place in the 3 Wye Delta, 3 pot... Read More.

Ponca City voters to vote in October on proposed $49.7 million school bond for PCPS

Wednesday, September 22 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, Ponca City voters will vote in a proposed $49.7 million school bond election. This seven-year bond project is coupled with an additional $10 million of CARES funds to allow for improvements in the school district that aid in the mitigation and spread of COVID-19.A total of 16 bond projects,... Read More.

Ponca Tribe donates 17,000 masks to PCPS

Tuesday, September 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca Tribe recently donated 17,000 masks to Ponca City Public Schools. Emily Cornell, emergency management department of the Ponca Tribe, said they have been getting masks and hand sanitizer out to the community to keep them safe. “Our children attend Ponca City Public Schools and we felt they should all be protected at... Read More.

Ponca City residents to vote on bond for PCPS

Monday, September 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City residents will vote on a proposed bond project on Oct. 12, 2021. Every single school site in the Ponca City Public School district will see an improvement. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow improvements to the school district and aid in the... Read More.

Bird Lands in Ponca City, Starting September 27

Friday, September 17 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City is pleased to announce the Los Angeles, California-based, shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, is bringing e-scooters to Ponca City in the coming days. Just in time for fall, Bird is a naturally social distanced way to get around. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and... Read More.