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Public Notice: Utility Billing Scam Alert

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
The City of Ponca City has received multiple reports from utility customers regarding a potential phone scam. Several individuals have reported being contacted by a male caller—described as having a Middle Eastern accent—who claimed to be from the Ponca City Utility Billing Department and requested payment over the phone.This issue came to light as... Read More.

Shooting victim identified, PCPD asks public for information

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 Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. Officers immediately began taking life saving measures and applied tourniquets to one of the victims in an effort to... Read More.
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Katie Parr Named New Public Information Coordinator for PCPS

by Ponca City Now
Katie Parr has been named the new Public Information Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools. Katie replaces Kristi Hayes, who moved in 2024 to work in the Bond and Capital Projects department for Oklahoma City Public Schools.Katie, a native of Ponca City, graduated from high school in 2019 and earned her Bachelor of Science... Read More.

Cherokee Nation awards $1.8 million in grants to boost public health and wellness

by KTUL
TAHLEQUAH, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Cherokee Nation has awarded $1.8 million in grants to 34 entities to enhance public health and wellness initiatives.The grants, part of the newly launched Public Health and Wellness Partners Grant program, aim to improve access to wellness activities and programs across communities.Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the program's initial... Read More.
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Owasso Public Schools unveils plan for safer campuses and upgrades without raising taxes

by KTUL
OWASSO, OKLA (KTUL) — Owasso Public Schools has finalized a community-developed plan to provide safer schools and updated facilities.According to OPS, the plan to expand academics and extra-curricular activities comes to the community without a tax increase."We've listened to input and made revisions that reflect what matters most to Owasso residents," said Dr. Margaret Coates,... Read More.
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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over proposed government-created religious public charter school

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY– The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in what would be the nation’s first government-created, taxpayer-funded religious public charter school. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has defended the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions that prevent religious public charter schools.“This case is ultimately about safeguarding religious liberty. Religious liberty means every citizen... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Major Step Forward in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Solutions

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce a transformative initiative that brings Washington Pre-K classes back to neighborhood schools while creating at least 40 new childcare spots across the community. This bold move, in partnership with the Child Development Center (CDC), aims to tackle two critical challenges facing Ponca City families: early... Read More.
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