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... Read More.

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... Read More.
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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... Read More.

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. westbound, from the east... Read More.

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... Read More.
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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... Read More.

Section of Hartford Avenue closed starting Monday

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... Read More.

City of Ponca City offices closed Thursday and Friday

City of Ponca City offices will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, November 25, or Friday, November 26, and will RESUME Monday, November 29. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411. • Ponca City Landfill will... Read More.
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OSDH reports 970 new COVID-19 cases

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 970 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 658,600 COVID-19 cases as 8,801 cases are active. The new cases 7-day average is 838 and the State's death toll is at 11,772. Overall, Kay County has seen 7,706 COVID-19 cases throughout... Read More.

PCVA Spring Semester Enrollment

The Ponca City Public Schools is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy.In order to attend the PCVA for the spring 2022 semester parents need to complete an application which can be found on the PCPS website, https://www.pcps.us , under the Parents &... Read More.