Wentz Golf Course vandalized July 22

On July 22nd, 2021 at approximately 4:00 am, it was discovered that suspects had unlawfully entered the cart barn at Wentz Golf Course where they vandalized numerous golf carts.It was also discovered that several golf carts had been stolen. The suspects who took the carts, drove them on two of the golf course greens... Read More.

OSDH reports over 1,800 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,806 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday, July 29. The New 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases statewide is 1,268. Oklahoman has now seen an overall total of 478,858 COVID-19 cases. The CDC provisional death toll is 8,723 There are 10,679 active COVID-19 cases with 76 of those being in... Read More.

Heat Advisory in effect for Thursday

A Heat Advisory is in effect from Noon today until 7 p.m. this evening for Kay and surrounding counties. All the counties included are Payne, Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Pontotoc, Coal, Johnston, Atoka, Marshall, Bryan, Grant, Kay, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Canadian, Oklahoma, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Jefferson-Carter, Love, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa,... Read More.
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Over 1,400 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,474 new COVID-19 cases in their situation update for Wednesday, July 28. Oklahoma's seen 477,052 COVID-19 cases overall as 9,762 cases are active. The 7-day rolling average of new cases is 1,236. The provisional death count as of Wednesday is now at 8,713. Kay County has seen an overall... Read More.

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.
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Board of Commissioners regular session held July 26

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 26, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Bodick, and Commissioner Chapman were present; Commissioner Scott was absent. Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of... Read More.

Garfield Elementary Ready for School Year

The first day of school for Ponca City Public School students is Wednesday, Aug. 18. One of the elementary schools ready to welcome back students is Garfield Elementary, located at 600 south Eighth Street.Katy Thomason, principal at Garfield Elementary, said she is ready to hit the ground running. “Our focus is going to be... Read More.

Milling road work starting Monday on Main Street in Blackwell

The City of Blackwell reports that starting Monday, August 2, 2021, milling road work will begin from Padon to Doolin Ave. starting with the outside lanes.This will continue for 3 days, traffic cones will be in place and the road can still be used for travel.On Sunday, August 7, 2021, through August 9, 2021... Read More.
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Janet Schwabe Assumes New Role at Pioneer Tech

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) employee Janet Schwabe has a new position with the Business and Industry Services (BIS) team.  After nearly three years in a collaborative role with the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, Schwabe is becoming Pioneer Tech’s Innovation and Incubator Manager. As a full-time Pioneer Tech employee, she will focus on managing all aspects of... Read More.

Lopez-Dorada Foods Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 25 Percent

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 27, 2021) – Lopez-Dorada Foods has entered into a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for solar power to offset its greenhouse gas emissions. This agreement aligns with longtime Lopez-Dorada Foods supply partner McDonald’s Corporation’s emissions reduction goal. As a leading supplier of protein products to McDonald’s, Lopez-Dorada’s affiliate, Dorada Foods, plans... Read More.