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Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

Thursday, July 8

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and... Read More.

Kaw Job Fair Today at City Central

Wednesday, July 7

Your brighter future starts tomorrow at a special Job Fair for Kaw Nation of Oklahoma and Kaw Gaming Incorporated. Today from 10am ‘til 4pm, stop by City Central at 400 East Central in Ponca City to learn about exciting career opportunities that offer generous tiered paid time off, 100%... Read More.

Ponca City Library changing to new software

Wednesday, July 7

The Ponca City Library will be changing to a new software and public catalog interface next week.Beginning Friday, July 9 there will be an interruption of downloading electronic resources and placing holds from home.From Friday through Wednesday, the library will be handling checkouts and checking in books in the... Read More.

Nine people involved in accident in Kildare

Tuesday, July 6

Nine people were involved in a two-vehicle accident that occurred just after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Kildare Road and Pecan Road in Kildare.One person was airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, and four were sent to Alliance Health in Ponca City.A total of... Read More.

Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication set for Friday

Tuesday, July 6

You're invited to join the City of Ponca City for the airport celebration of the summer!The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and the City of Ponca City welcome Gov. Kevin Stitt and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and other officials as they celebrate the Ponca City Regional Airport Runway Dedication on Friday,... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 5

Thursday, July 1

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, JULY 5Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 5 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 4 and will... Read More.

Phone lines down for KSO and Detention Center

Thursday, July 1

The phone lines to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center are currently not working. Dial 911 if there is an emergency or contact your local municipal law enforcement agency and they will contact the Sheriff’s Office.

OSDH COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, June 29

Wednesday, June 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 85 new COVID-19 cases and two provisional deaths statewide for Tuesday.Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 457,575 COVID-19 CDC cases, 8,600 provisional deaths and 26,806 hospitalizations. The latest data shows that there are 1,505 active COVID-19 cases in the state.Out of... Read More.

Tonkawa Elementary Now Hiring

Wednesday, June 30

Tonkawa Elementary is looking for a special education paraprofessional who wants to work closely with students who have special needs to help them grow and learn.This person will have daily support provided by the special education teacher and classroom teachers.Apply at: Read More.

Amtrak proposing expansion of Heartland Flyer line

Wednesday, June 30

Amtrak is proposing an expansion of the Heartland Flyer line, the passenger rail service running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, since 1999.The proposal would increase the number of daily round trips between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth from one to three. It would also extend the line... Read More.

Ponca City Board Of Commissioners Regular Session Held June 28

Wednesday, June 30

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 28, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on June 14, 2021;... Read More.

June 30 is last day to enroll for Oklahoma Promise

Tuesday, June 29

June 30 is the last day to enroll in a popular Oklahoma scholarship program for students who just completed eighth, ninth or 10th grade called Oklahoma Promise. This scholarship program allows high school students (from families whose annual income is $55,000 or less) the opportunity to earn a college... Read More.