Statement – Ponca City Now

PCPS shares joint statement about acquiring all properties between Brookfield and Comanche

Wednesday, June 29 by Lyman James

Joint statement between the Ponca City Board of Education and Ponca City Public School Administrators:"Since 2007 the district has been working toward acquiring all properties between Brookfield and Comanche. We have been very transparent with property owners during this endeavor and have been open with the public.During the 2015 bond election a long-range need... Read More.

Blackwell City Manager releases statement following events from Wednesday

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

Wednesday was a busy, yet tough day for the City of Blackwell. From a fatal oil rig truck accident (Click here) to multiple structure fires across the city last night which caused power outages. Blackwell City Manager Jerry Wieland released the following statement Thursday: “Yesterday was a tough day for the City of Blackwell, as... Read More.

Po-Hi Statement on Wednesday’s Social Media Threat

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.

PCPS Makes Statement Regarding Employee Arrest

Wednesday, September 30 by Lyman James

The following statement is directly from Ponca City Public Schools.This statement is being provided to you as a news organization pursuant to your request that the school district comment on this matter. On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the Ponca City Public School District was made aware of submission of an arrest warrant for one... Read More.

PCPS releases statement on teacher arrest

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

On March 30, 2020, Ponca City Public Schools was made aware of the arrest of a teacher at Ponca City Senior High School. As always, the safety of our students and staff is a top priority.The PCPS District works to ensure state law and board policies are followed, and if violations are found, they are... Read More.

Newkirk Mayor Releases Statement

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

From Newkirk City Mayor Brian Hobbs, After many phone calls last night and meetings over the last few weeks with the health department, the chairman of public health in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, as well as other legislators. Hobbs said he would rather err on the side of cation in regards to (corona virus)... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools Releases Statement Following Comments During Basketball Game

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

Following comments made during the introduction of the girl's district basketball game in Newkirk Friday night, Newkirk Public Schools Superintendent Brady Barnes released the following statement."While introducing players at Friday night’s girls high school basketball game, the District’s long-time announcer made an unfortunate and inappropriate personal comment concerning the names of some of the... Read More.