Kathryn Combs awarded the 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...

Autumn Leaf Collection underway in Ponca City

Autumn Leaf Collection began on November 15 in Ponca City and ends on January 21. Residents who want to have their leaves removed are asked to please follow these guidelines:•Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected free of charge. Bags will be picked up...

PCPS Board of Education Filing Period Opens Soon

The Ponca City Public School Board of Education hereby announces that any statutorily qualified individual interested in running as a candidate on the Ponca City School Board of Education may file for this seat at the Kay County Election Board. The Ponca City Board of Education has two positions...
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Less than 350 new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 345 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, November 16. Oklahoma has seen 655,857 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,022 active cases, which over 200 less than the amount for Tuesday. The new cases 7 day average is 798 and...

Blackwell’s “Night of Lights” Christmas Parade is set for December 6

The City of Blackwell will have their 9th Annual "Night of Lights" Christmas Parade coming up on Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Lineup will be at 5:45 that evening at Main and Dewey. All parade entries are to be lighted and display an appropriate Christmas theme. Following the parade...
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OSDH reports 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 892 cases Saturday, 921 for Sunday and 968 for Monday. Oklahoma has seen 655,512 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,228 active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 787 and...

Food drive continuing in Blackwell until Sunday

The City of Blackwell continues to accept donations for a food drive that goes until this upcoming Sunday, November 21. City officials will take in non-perishable food donations at Blackwell City Hall at 221 West Blackwell Avenue, or the Blackwell Police Department...
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Ponca City man arrested for rape & other charges involving child

On November 8, 2021, PCPD Detectives arrested Ponca City resident Scotty Joe Collins.  The investigation began when family members of a juvenile female attempted to talk with her about behavioral issues and she disclosed to the family members that Collins had molested her.  The juvenile was interviewed...

Weekly epidemiology report continues to show increase in vaccine totals for Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 10. Data shows that throughout the week of October 30-November 6, 4,652 new COVID-19 cases, 4,867 recoveries and 132 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,749 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID....

Two arrested after pursuit ends in McCord

A pursuit that started before 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in Noble County ended in McCord in Osage County. Once the pursuit started in Noble County, the Kay County deputies requested assistance from the Osage County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle crashed near Lechtenberg Road and Highway 60 and the passenger attempted...