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Pioneer Tech February Students of the Month

Thursday, February 25

Titeana Lewis and Josh Murray are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) February Students of the Month.Lewis is an adult student from Ponca City representing the Practical Nursing program. She excels in her nursing studies and her instructor values her positive attitude and high-quality patient care given during Clinicals.Josh Murray...

Two Kay and Noble County locations added to National Register of Historic Places

Thursday, February 25

The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office recently announced eight new National Register of Historic Places listings in Oklahoma.Among the eight new places added, two of those are from Kay and Noble counties. All pictures posted belong to the Oklahoma Historical Society, and all descriptions are from

NOC Mavs split twinbill at Pratt

Thursday, February 25

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs Baseball Team split a road doubleheader with Pratt (KS) Tuesday afternoon. The 3rd ranked Mavs (4-2) won the opener 6-2 and dropped the second game 13-12. In Game 1, the Mavs led 3-2 heading into the final inning,...

Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection working section’s 21 and 16

Thursday, February 25

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb Removal Pick Up Order that has been created to remove debris as efficiently and safely as possible, while working thru each of the...

Oklahomans asked to report winter storm damage

Thursday, February 25

The ODEMHS (Oklahoma Department Emergency Management and Homeland Security) has requested residents impacted by the recent winter storm report property damages online at

Oklahoma Legislative update being held Friday morning at City Central

Thursday, February 25

Ponca Politics shared an update in the weekly Media Tip Sheet that there will be an Oklahoma Legislative update with Representative Ken Luttrell, Representative John Pfeiffer and Senator Bill Coleman.This event will be held Friday, February 26, from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Summit Room at City Central...

Noble County Sheriff’s Office and local agencies recover stolen guns

Thursday, February 25

On Tuesday, February 23, the Noble County Sheriff’s office conducted search warrants at two residences in the city of Perry.Noble County Sheriff’s Office was working on a case involving stolen guns with Payne County...

PCPS Gaitors Now Available for Purchase

Thursday, February 25

The Ponca City Public School District now has Wildcat Gaiters available for purchase for $5.00 each. They may be purchased through My School Bucks at

Read Across America Week Set for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, February 25

March 2 is National Read Across American Day, a day to celebrate literacy. This date was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help students of all ages get excited about reading. The day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book...

OSDH reporting 798 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths and 1,214 recoveries Wednesday

Wednesday, February 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 798 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Feb. 24. Oklahoma has seen 421,010 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 453 from Tuesday as there are 13,587 COVID-19 cases active statewide on...

NOC sweeps Western in conference road games

Wednesday, February 24

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs swept Western in conference road games Monday at Altus. The Lady Mavs (2-4) were 98-69 winners while the 7th ranked Mavs (7-0) were 97-60 winners over the Pioneers. Lady Mavs 98, Western 69 Gavriel Myers...

Missing Osage County girl found safe

Wednesday, February 24

After an Amber Alert was issued late Tuesday night, 11-year-old Lylah Spencer was found safe.A report stated that Spencer was taking out the trash to the dumpster at 5192 County Road 2290 near Barnsdall at around 8 p.m. Spencer made it to the county road, but she was not...