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Wildcat Theatre Company announces auditions for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

Tuesday, February 8

The Wildcat Theatre Company announces auditions for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Performance Dates are April 22, and 23 at 7 pm and Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 pm.Four audition opportunities are available for all high school students: Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb.... Read More.

PCPS Parent/Teacher conferences set for Thursday and Tuesday

Tuesday, February 8

Ponca City Public Schools will hold Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 10 and Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Students will be out of school on Friday, Feb. 11 due to conferences and on Monday, Feb. 14 for a Professional Development Day.Parents should contact their school office... Read More.

Under a pound of methamphetamine removed from Ponca City

Monday, February 7

Investigators with the PCPD Special Projects Unit recently removed just under a pound of methamphetamine from the streets of Ponca City. Along with the methamphetamine, officers also recovered marijuana, currency derived from drug proceeds, packaging materials for distribution and a large amount of illegal prescription medications. This investigation was ongoing... Read More.

Numerous residents heading to the polls Tuesday to vote

Monday, February 7

Numerous residents across northern Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote. Posted below are what certain residents in local counties will be voting on. This information is directly from the Oklahoma Education Association. To view your own sample ballot, log in to the Oklahoma Voter... Read More.

Po-Hi’s parent/teacher conferences set for Feb. 10 and 15

Friday, February 4

Ponca City High School will hold parent/teacher conferences in person, by phone, or web conference Feb. 10 and Feb. 15, 4-7 p.m.To sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher(s), please complete the form by clicking the link Read More.

No Mini-Stepper Clinic Friday night

Friday, February 4

Because of the Distance Learning Day on Friday, Mini-Stepper Clinic for Friday, February 4th has been cancelled. We WILL HAVE Mini-Stepper clinic on Sunday, February 6th, and Monday, February 7th at Robson Fieldhouse. The younger group will practice from 5-6 pm, and the older group will practice from 6:30-7:30... Read More.

Early voting available today in Newkirk

Friday, February 4

Kay County Commissioner Jason Shanks said that while the Kay County Courthouse will be closed on Friday because of weather conditions, Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming and staff will be at the courthouse as early voting in the Tonkawa School Board election. Early voting is set to continue from... Read More.

Closings and Cancellations for February 3rd

Wednesday, February 2

OKLAHOMA:Blackwell Public Schools - CLOSED Blackwell City Hall and Library - CLOSED Billings Public Schools - Distance Learning Cowboy Driving of Ponca City - CLOSED Deer Creek-Lamont Public Schools - Distance Learning Grant County Courthouse - CLOSED First Baptist Churches in Perry and Ponca City - CLOSED First... Read More.

Kay County Administrative Offices and Election Board moving to new Kay County Administration building

Tuesday, February 1

The Kay County Administrative Offices and the Kay County Election Board will be moving to the new Kay County Administration building starting February 16th. The County Administrative offices consist of the Assessor, County Clerk, County Commission’s Court and the Treasurer’s office.These offices will be closed February 16th with no... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in effect

Tuesday, February 1

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect tonight through Thursday Morning.Forecasts are calling for up to 6 inches of snow and blowing snow and possibly some ice/sleet in the mix. Subject is likely to change over the next 12-24 hours regarding snow totals.Travel could be very difficult. Areas of... Read More.

4.5 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Medford shakes Oklahoma and Kansas

Monday, January 31

The U.S. Geological Survey Team reports that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 7 kilometers northwest of Medford in Grant County.According to sources such as KOCO in Oklahoma City, KWCH in Wichita, Ks. and KOTV in Tulsa, the earthquake was felt throughout a good portion of Oklahoma and Kansas.It's unknown... Read More.

Body found in river near Tonkawa

Monday, January 31

The search for a missing Tonkawa man ended Sunday when investigators located a body in the Chikaskia River. OSBI spokeswoman Brooke Arbitman said the identification of the victim as of now has not been made and that the medical examiner has been notified.The victim is believed to be 40-year-old... Read More.