Kay County with 60% response rate to U.S. Census

Households that receive the 2020 Census invitation packets are strongly encouraged to respond promptly to the 2020 Census using the census ID included in the questionnaire packet. People can respond online, by phone, or by completing and returning the paper form by mail. Responding with the census ID or by completing and returning the...

Heat Advisory for Kay County and much of Oklahoma on Friday

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for Kay County and much of central and western Oklahoma from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. And the National Weather Service in Tulsa has also issued a Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from Noon until 8 p.m.The Ponca City area...
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Ponca City Public Library Awarded CARES Act Grant To Respond To COVID-19

The ODL (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) has awarded a $1,000.00 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) grant to the Ponca City Library to help purchase PPE and supplies to keep staff and visitors safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ponca City Library is one of 64 institutions to receive a grant from ODL courtesy of...

Alan Foster named new NOC athletic director

Northern Oklahoma College has hired Alan Foster as the school’s new athletic director.   Foster comes to NOC after serving as assistant athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Midway University, an NAIA school in Midway, Kentucky.   "I would like to thank President Evans, Jason Johnson (Vice President for Student...

Earthquake shakes parts of northern Oklahoma Wednesday

Some residents in northern Oklahoma might have felt a bit of shaking late Wednesday morning.According to the U.S. Geological Survey Team, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake happened at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday with an epicenter located nearly 4.5 miles north of Nardin in northwestern Kay County.This was the only earthquake reported in the area for Wednesday.
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Larry Buck Retires From PTC Board of Education After 23 Years

Larry Buck, long-time Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) board member and current President of the Board, announced his retirement at this month’s board meeting. “Pioneer Tech has greatly benefited by Larry Buck's 23 years of board service to the district.  We are grateful Larry dedicated his time to his community and in...

Face Masks to be required at Walmart starting July 20

Walmart has announced that it will soon require customers to wear face masks inside its stores.  This new policy will begin July 20 and will impact more than 5,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.  The retail giant says 65% of its stores are already located in areas where there is a state or local government...
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Po-Hi Offers Many Options for Students & Parents to Receive Information

The Ponca City High School administration would like to give parents and students an additional conduit for communication to share information about Po-Hi such as reopening plans, schedule pick-up, and other events or announcements throughout the school year. The ““Remind”” messaging service will be used this year for communication with all Po-Hi students and parents....

Pedestrian killed in accident south of Stillwater

A fatality collision occurred at approximately 11:29 p.m. Tuesday night on U.S. 177 just south of 32nd Avenue, approximately 1 mile south of Stillwater in Payne County.Avery Stinnett, 24, of Jones, OK. was driving a black 2018 Dodge Journey southbound on U.S. 177 in the outside lane. A black Roadmaster bicycle, walked by a...

NJCAA delays sports seasons until Jan. 2021, NOC included

As per an NJCAA decision on Monday, Northern Oklahoma College and two-year institutions across the country are delaying athletic seasons until the spring semester.   All teams will prepare for their seasons during the fall semester.    Men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball competition will begin Jan. 22, 2021.