December 4 Covid Alert Graphic

The December 4 Kay County COVID-19 Alert System Risk Level was released, and the 7-day average number of new COVID-19 cases, per capita of 100,000, reflected a decrease from last week. Kay County stayed in Level Red - High Risk with a decrease from 96.1 - 79.7.  This risk level is still alarmingly high, but it is a...

Ponca City Launches Main Street E-Portal

Ponca City, OK – The Ponca City Main Street (PCMS) has partnered with Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) and My-Media Matters to create a convenient and safe way for Ponca City (and beyond) to shop locally at the Ponca City Marketplace.  This interactive retail portal operates like Amazon, Etsy or eBay with all...

OSDH reporting 4,827 COVID-19 cases Friday, Sharp increase due to backlog

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 4,827 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, Dec. 4. Oklahoma's seen 208,875 COVID-19 cases overall as 29,451 cases are active.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City and OSDH, the reason being for the sharp increase in cases is largely attributed to an issue with the department's PHIDDO internal...
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Residential Autumn Leaf Collection in Ponca City

Residential Autumn Leaf Collection BeginsThe City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection will begin on December 4, 2020 and end on February 5, 2021. The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines:Bagged leaves, placed in...

Ponca City Public Schools to Begin Implementing New CDC Guidelines

The CDC released new guidelines on Wednesday, December 3, changing the quarantine guidelines for close contacts. These guidelines were adopted by the Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, Colonel Lance Fry, effective immediately. The previous quarantine requirement for close contacts to a positive COVID-19 case was a 14-day quarantine.  Based on the new guidance,...
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Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

As we go into December and eventually approach January and February, we're likely to see more winter weather in that time frame. The City of Ponca City and Ponca City Emergency Management have provided safety tips for winter weather.Be Aware • Know what winter storm and blizzard watches and warnings mean. • A NWS (National Weather...
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1,737 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,737 COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Dec. 1. Oklahoma's seen 199,482 COVID-19 cases overall as 30,318 cases are active.15 additional virus-related deaths were reported to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,758. None of the deaths were in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw an increase with eight new COVID-19...

Ponca City’s Christmas Lighted Parade Cancelled

The City of Ponca City’s Christmas Lighted Parade has been cancelled for Friday, December 4. The annual parade usually averages 70 parade entries. However, there are currently only 23 parade entries, as several have called to cancel their entry.You can still enjoy over 300 Festival of Angels holiday light displays at Cann Memorial Gardens,...

NOC Northern Encounter set for Dec. 9

 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will be hosting high school students for Northern Encounter Dec. 9 at the Renfro Center on the NOC Tonkawa campus.   There will be two sessions, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.   High school juniors and seniors interested in NOC...