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City of Blackwell awarded $450,000 grant to help with waterline replacement

Wednesday, September 22

The City of Blackwell was awards a $450,000 grant from Ok. Dept. of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant will be used with funds already set aside for a waterline replacement project that has an estimated cost of $1.2 million. The bidding and funding process... Read More.

Ponca Tribe donates 17,000 masks to PCPS

Tuesday, September 21

The Ponca Tribe recently donated 17,000 masks to Ponca City Public Schools. Emily Cornell, emergency management department of the Ponca Tribe, said they have been getting masks and hand sanitizer out to the community to keep them safe. “Our children attend Ponca City Public Schools and we felt they... Read More.

Former Kay County Commissioner Dee Schieber booked into county jail Monday

Tuesday, September 21

The Court of Criminal Appeals asserted the guilty decision reached by a Kay County jury in the case against former Kay County Commissioner Dee Schieber. On March 6, A Payne County District Judge sentenced former Kay County Commissioner Dee Schieber to nine months in the Kay County Detention Center and... Read More.

Three earthquakes shake northern Oklahoma Sunday

Tuesday, September 21

The U.S. Geological Survey Team on Monday said that three earthquakes shook northern Oklahoma on Sunday. Three earthquakes occurred near the unincorporated land of Nescatunga in eastern Alfalfa County, or about 27 miles northwest of Enid, with magnitudes of 4.1, 3.8 and 3.1. The earthquakes were felt in Enid, Ponca City,... Read More.

OSDH reports nearly 6,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, September 21

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 5,998 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. For each day, this includes 1,720 for Monday, 2,142 for Sunday and 2,136 for Saturday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 598,072 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. The new cases 7 day average is 1,911... Read More.

PCPS reports 10 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 13

Monday, September 20

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had their best week of the year as far as COVID-19 is concerned. PCPS had 10 staff members or students test positive last week, and only 3 positives resulted in a contact tracing investigation. Fewer students were in class with symptoms or waiting... Read More.

Construction beginning on Highway 177 near Red Rock

Monday, September 20

Northbound and Southbound US-177 will be narrowed to one lane with a temporary traffic signal just south of SH-15 near Red Rock in Noble County for routine bridge repairs. Work is expected to begin at 7 a.m. Monday and estimated to complete by the end of 2021. Motorists can expect... Read More.

OSDH documents 2,124 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, September 20

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,124 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to the latest situation report, Oklahoma's seen 592,074 COVID-19 cases overall as 17,499 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,109 and the CDC provisional death count is 9,748. Data from Wednesday, September 15,... Read More.

Ponca City residents to vote on bond for PCPS

Monday, September 20

Ponca City residents will vote on a proposed bond project on Oct. 12, 2021. Every single school site in the Ponca City Public School district will see an improvement. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow improvements to the school... Read More.

2,263 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Friday, September 17

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,263 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the latest situation report, Oklahoma's now seen 589,950 COVID-19 cases overall as 17,671 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,181 and the provisional death count is 9,701. Data from Wednesday, September 15,... Read More.

Today Is the Final Day to Register to Vote in PCPS school bond election

Friday, September 17

The last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Oct. 12, 2021, school bond election for Ponca City Public Schools will be today, Sept. 17. Applications must be received at the Kay County Election Board in Newkirk or postmarked no later than... Read More.

Bird Lands in Ponca City, Starting September 27

Friday, September 17

The City of Ponca City is pleased to announce the Los Angeles, California-based, shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, is bringing e-scooters to Ponca City in the coming days. Just in time for fall, Bird is a naturally social distanced way to get around. The scooters are available through... Read More.