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NOC partners with Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. for Displays of Art Collection on Tonkawa Campus

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

This past fall, Northern Oklahoma College entered into an initial two-year agreement for selected displays of art works with Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. on the Tonkawa campus. This collection of art, primarily native art, will be on loan and will be installed over four phases. The Pickens Museum, located in...

NWS Norman hosting online storm spotter training class tonight for Kay, Grant, Garfield and Noble counties

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman is hosting a free online storm spotter training class tonight for Kay, Grant, Garfield and Noble counties.Go to

Pioneer Tech Center hosting Preview Day today and Thursday

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is having their Preview Day today for area high school students and their parents/guardians.Those that attend will have the opportunity to tour the PTC campus by appointment. If you are not able to tour today, you can make an appointment for Thursday, February 25.PTC says for your...

City of Tonkawa makes progress towards controlling water loss

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa announced Monday evening that city crews made substantial progress Monday towards controlling the water loss from their distribution system.Between Sunday and Monday, the City of Tonkawa has responded to over 50 customer turn-offs where there were major water breaks.With the city-wide reduced water pressure, most...

2021-2022 Ponca City High School Course Selection

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-22 school year beginning February 23rd. During the week of February 23rd, incoming seniors and juniors will be meeting with their counselors during their English class in the Assembly Center. Incoming sophomores will meet the following week, March...

Cheer Tryout Information & Parent Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY CHEERLEADING ● Are you entering 7th through 12th grade? ● Do you have Wildcat spirit? ● Are you considering cheer?Please fill out the following Google Form prior to the parent informational meeting on 2/25/21. mt7n54P9XSd5hvTrra6v-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link A parent/guardian is required to attend this meeting as part of the eligibility to try out for any Ponca...

KCHD postpones 2nd dose Moderna clinics for today and Wednesday

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department announced Monday that due to inclement weather this past week and circumstances outside of their control, the vaccine shipment was delayed.The Kay County Health Department is expecting additional vaccines very soon. However at this time, they must postpone the 2nd dose Moderna clinics scheduled for Tuesday, 2/23 at Unity...

Less than 500 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 499 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Monday, Feb. 22. Oklahoma's seen 419,853 COVID-19 cases overall as 15,053 cases are active. The number of active cases is 303 less than Sunday.Twenty-two virus-related deaths were documented on Monday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 4,203. This includes a Kay...

CITY COMMISSION RECEPTION AND CEREMONY FEBRUARY 22

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Community is invited to attend a reception on Monday, February 22, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall honoring outgoing Commissioner Ryan Austin and incoming Commissioners Paul Taylor and Robert Bodick. Taylor will be sworn in as Commissioner for another 3-year term and Bodick will be...

RECPLEX BOILER REPLACEMENT FEBRUARY 23-26

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

The RecPlex is scheduled to begin replacement of one of its heating boilers on Tuesday, February 23. The removal of the old boiler and installation of the new one is anticipated to take four days to complete. The replacement project requires a temporary shut off of the natural gas service which is...

Tonkawa water supply at Critical Level

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

As of Sunday, the City of Tonkawa's water supply has reached a Critical Level. Tonkawa residents are asked to only use water services for emergencies at this time. Tonkawa's water department has had several line breaks in the system. Tonkawa residents who suspect a leak or break should call Tonkawa Police at 580-628-2516.Tonkawa Residents...

Next high risk priority groups in Phase 2 can get COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

Starting today, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is starting to vaccinate the next high risk priority groups outlined in phase 2.This includes:Oklahomans under 65 with comorbidities. Teachers and Staff in Pre-K-12 schools and educational settings.Comorbid conditions outlined in the plan include but are not limited to hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Down syndrome,...