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PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

Friday, August 20

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools. Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I...

Survey up for City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Friday, August 20

The City of Ponca City is updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan to continue to recognize and meet those dangers, but the city needs your help. Please follow the link below or use your smartphone to scan the QR code and take about...

PCPS sends out reminder regarding COVID-19

Friday, August 20

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind parents to not send their kids to school if they're waiting on COVID-19 test results. If there's a positive case in the home, do not send your child to school and please contact your site principal.

Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,360 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, August 18.

OSDH releases weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

Oklahoma sees 862 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 862 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 516,663 COVID-19 cases overall throughout the pandemic as 19,657 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,187 and the CDC provisional death count is 8,902. Posted below is data for regions across Oklahoma....

Gov. Stitt makes stops in Ponca City on Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18

As Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Ponca City on Tuesday as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour, he held a meeting at City Central followed by making some stops around the area. Gov. Stitt and his Cabinet members visited Ponca City High School on Tuesday afternoon....

Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters

Tuesday, August 17

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses beginning Tuesday, August 17. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges...

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting on Wednesday for Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, August 17

The City of Ponca City wants your input. As part of revising the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall to both gather the community’s concerns and to provide information...

Oklahoma sees nearly 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, August 17

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 6,967 new COVID-19 cases and 51 more deaths across the state since Friday. 2,814 cases were reported Monday afternoon. Oklahoma's seen 508,834 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,808 cases are active. The CDC provisional death toll is at 8,902 and officials also reported 51...

Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, August 17

As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living...

Kay County Free Fair returning in September

Tuesday, August 17

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is set to return this year for Sept. 14-19. 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday 1...