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PTC Practical Nursing students awarded Community Health Foundation scholarships

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Practical Nursing (PN) program students were awarded Community Health Foundation scholarships. Pictured left to right Sharilyn Kent, Gabriela Cantu, Destiny Trousdale, Rylee Luis, Reed Alexander, Teesha LeClair, Mackenzie Keeler, all from Ponca City and Tonya Ellison from Fairfax.

KCHD Mobile Unit stopping in Blackwell Wednesday

The Oklahoma Department of Health mobile health clinic is making its return to Blackwell on Wednesday, December 1, for walk-in visits.The clinic's available from 9-12 and 1-4. The Mobile Health Clinic will be at the Kay County Health Department at 1706 South Main in Blackwell.The Mobile Unit will then...

One killed in helicopter crash in Noble County

One person is dead and another is recovering after a helicopter crash in Noble County on Sunday.According to KFOR-TV, officials say the aircraft crashed near I-35 and Hwy 412. OHP was not alerted to any trouble before the crash. The crash is being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.
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Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting on November 22

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 22, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Bodick, Commissioner Chapman, Commissioner Scott and Commissioner Taylor were present.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved...

One killed in fatal accident Saturday east of Kildare

One person was killed and two people were left injured following a fatal accident that occurred at 7:51 a.m. Saturday morning at the intersection of east Kildare Road and north Prentice road, about 1.5 miles east of Kildare. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kennisue J. Hopkins, 51, of Newkirk,...

Flu and COVID-19 shots available at the Kay County Health Department

The Kay County Health Department announced that with it being flu season, are taking walk-Ins for both flu and COVID-19 shots. They also offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11.The Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview in Ponca City is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5...
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Section of Hartford Avenue CLOSED starting today

Sober Brothers, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to construct a new 10-inch water line along Hartford Avenue from Fifth Street to Seventh Street to replace an existing deteriorated water main. The project will include the removal and replacement of existing pavement along the...

Local airport helps lead the way for crucial scientific meteorological research

From November 6 to 18, 2021, a series of uncrewed aerial system (UAS) test flights left the Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BKN) to test meteorological sampling instruments, designed to help make better weather forecasts.The flights, led by Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, will operate at low altitudes...

Kathryn Combs awarded November Golden Apple Award

Kathryn Combs, West Middle School ELA teacher, has been awarded the November Golden Apple Award.This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning in and out of the classroom. The Golden Apple Award is made possible by community...
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One person dies following vehicle versus pedestrian accident

At approximately 6:13 p.m. on Monday, November 22, officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to the 3200 Blk of N. 14th St. in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. A vehicle  was traveling northbound on 14th St.  and struck a pedestrian who was crossing 14th St....

Blackwell FOP and City of Blackwell donate food to House of Prayer

Blackwell Fraternal Order of Police and the City of Blackwell donated turkeys and boxes of food to the Blackwell House of Prayer this morning to support the church's Thanksgiving dinner drive for local families.Usually, the House of Prayer provides for 10-12 families. This year, House of Prayer expects to...

2021 ad valorem tax statements mailed out

On Monday, Kay County Treasurer, Christy Kennedy said that the 2021 ad valorem tax statements have been mailed.“As many of you know our treasurer’s office, along with the county clerk, assessor’s and election board offices, are in a transition period. These offices will be moving over the next few...
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