- Ponca City Now

Oklahoma at 2,465 COVID-19 cases; OSDH reports numbers for Ponca City

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Friday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented 108 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,465.A total of 5 new deaths were reported on Friday, bringing the state's total to 136. Those deaths include:Two in Delaware County, both females in the 65 and older age... Read More.

Ponca City woman charged with terroristic hoax after purposely coughing and sneezing on police officer

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City is reporting that a Ponca City woman accused of purposely coughing and sneezing on an officer is now being charged with terroristic hoax.Ponca City Police officers were first called to the home of Cecilia Flores due to her allegedly trying to drive drunk.After the issue was resolved, Flores went to... Read More.

Three Rose State women’s soccer players from Kay County selected for Regional All-Tournament team

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Rose State College women's soccer team had four athletes selected to the Regional All-Tournament team.Out of the four, this includes Emily Elliot, a sophomore midfielder from Newkirk, and two midfielders from Ponca City - Shaila Klinger and Kiersten Crowder. Elliot scored a goal in the semifinals and tallied an assist in the championship... Read More.

New COVID-19 text scam going around

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

There is a new COVID-19 related scam that the public should be aware of.Scammers are sending out what appears to be an urgent text telling people about possible exposure to someone with COVID-19. The rest of the message advises victims to self-quarantine and click a link inside the text for more information.DO NOT fall... Read More.

Cowley College planning for normal face-to-face courses this fall; 24/7 Wi-Fi access available around campus

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks. remains open and is planning for normal face-to-face course offerings for the fall semester.In the meantime, Cowley College staff and faculty is using technology to assist students in navigating the challenges of distance learning. The school has placed Wi-Fi access at most of the college's locations providing 24/7... Read More.

Phillips 66 giving money to Ponca City organizations

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Phillips 66 is giving back to the tune of $3 million to help with relief efforts in the United States and the United Kingdom.Of that total, $50,000 is being split between two Ponca City organizations with $25,000 going to the New Emergency Resource Agency, which provides for families in need of food and services.... Read More.

Ponca City High School Enrollment for 2020-2021 School Year

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High School is working on completing the spring enrollment process for the 2020-2021 school year. All 9th & 11th grade students will complete enrollment ONLINE. All 11th grade students will have access to enroll April 20-24. All 9th graders will have access to enroll April 27-May 1, 2020. All 8th graders (next year’s... Read More.

Mad Science on FOX 25

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

For the last several years the Ponca City Public School system has partnered with an organization from Oklahoma City called Mad Science to provide STEM opportunities for our elementary students. These opportunities have included school-wide assemblies, evening student/parent assemblies for the whole family to enjoy, and opportunities for students to participate in hands-on science... Read More.

Sparklight & CableOne assisting communities during the COVID 19 Pandemic

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

Sparklight and the CableOne family of brands are coming to the aid of Ponca City and other communities they serve with a donation of $150,000 to local food banks, and another $150,000 to the COVID 19 Response efforts of Meals on Wheels.Understanding that, for those of us working from home or under quarantine... Read More.

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to 9, an eighth case was... Read More.

Senator Pederson partnering with OBI to host blood drive in Blackwell and four other locations

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that Oklahoma Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, has partnered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host five mobile blood drives in his senate district which includes parts of the northwest section of Oklahoma.The first blood drive is scheduled for April 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Blackwell Event Center... Read More.

Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase Under New Management

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced that Chris Jones, front man for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, is the new curator of the festival’s long-running NewSong Showcase.Chris Jones, who has several times appeared at Winfield with the Night Drivers, is known as one of the hardest-working musicians in the business, maintaining... Read More.