Amtrak proposing expansion of Heartland Flyer line

Amtrak is proposing an expansion of the Heartland Flyer line, the passenger rail service running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, since 1999.The proposal would increase the number of daily round trips between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth from one to three. It would also extend the line north to Newton, Kansas, with... Read More.

Ponca City Board Of Commissioners Regular Session Held June 28

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 28, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on June 14, 2021; a resolution appropriating money for... Read More.

June 30 is last day to enroll for Oklahoma Promise

June 30 is the last day to enroll in a popular Oklahoma scholarship program for students who just completed eighth, ninth or 10th grade called Oklahoma Promise. This scholarship program allows high school students (from families whose annual income is $55,000 or less) the opportunity to earn a college tuition scholarship.The Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship... Read More.
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Section of US-60 shut down Monday due to accident

Both eastbound and westbound lanes of US-60 were shut down on Monday after two tractor-trailer semis were involved in a non-injury collision at Interstate-35 near Tonkawa.Traffic was detoured through Tonkawa and alternate routes, as a result. At approximately 2:30 p.m., a tractor-trailer semi traveling eastbound on US-60 collided with another tractor-trailer semi that exited... Read More.
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Registration Opens Thursday for PCPS

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2021-2022 school year will open this Thursday, July 1, 2021.All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through... Read More.

Fireworks display set for Sunday at Lake Ponca

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at... Read More.

PLC Live Institute Scheduled for PCPS Teachers

Ponca City Public Schools will host a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work LIVE Institute June 29 through July 1 in the high school auditorium. A total of 130 teachers have registered to attend the event. The institute will be streamed in real time and will feature education experts with first-hand experience using the... Read More.
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Ponca City Fire Department reminds public about firework safety

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS... Read More.

More Ponca City residents can sign up for broadband

Customers residing INSIDE the red lines on this map can come into Utility Billing (located at City Hall, 516 E Grand Ave) any weekday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to sign up. Ponca City Broadband does not require a contract, just the same utility services agreement used for Electric and Water. Once the... Read More.