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PCPS Gets Instrument Donation

Tuesday, May 25

The Ponca City High School Instrumental Music Department recently received a donation from Acoustic Freight Train Instrument Donation Inc. (AFT-ID).Started by Danny DeVore and other members of the band Acoustic Freight Train, AFT-IFD is a 501© (3) non-profit organization who receives donated musical instruments from the public and awards... Read More.

PCPS Summer Feeding Program

Tuesday, May 25

Free meals will be available to children as part of the Summer Food Service Program for the Ponca City Public School district the rest of the week. Meals will be available to children ages 18 and under.Breakfast and lunch will be available at the same time from 11 a.m.... Read More.

City of Newkirk hiring reserve police officers

Tuesday, May 25

The City of Newkirk is looking to hire reserve police officers. Must be reserve or full-time certified through CLEET. Contact the Newkirk Police Department for more information at 580-362-2414.

U.S. 77 closed at railroad underpass due to semi accident

Monday, May 24

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop K announced Monday morning that anyone who travels on U.S. 77 southbound north of Ponca City can expect major delays for a single semi non-injury crash just to the North of Coleman Road.The accident occurred at the bridge where U.S. 77 goes underneath the railroad... Read More.

City of Ponca City searching for volunteers

Monday, May 24

The City of Ponca City has a number of advisory boards and commissions consisting of volunteers from within the community. All citizen advisory board meetings are open to the public. Advisory board applications are available in the City Manager’s Office, or you can apply online.They currently have 4 openings... Read More.

City of Blackwell and Grand Lake Mental Health Center discuss new mental health facility

Friday, May 21

Mayor Greenfield and the city administrative staff met today with Larry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Lake Mental Health Center (“GLMHC”).The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the former Houston School location as the site of their proposed 24/7 mental health facility and crisis center.Approximately fifty (50)... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Reports Someone Is Making Copies Of A Chamber Buck Check

Thursday, May 20

The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce is reporting an issue with their Chamber Bucks program. The Chamber has someone that is making copies of Chamber Buck Check #177981 and taking them to area businesses. Several have taken these fake Chamber Bucks not knowing they are not legit.If you see... Read More.

124 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Over 1.2 million Oklahomans fully vaccinated

Thursday, May 20

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 124 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the overall total of cases to 451,473. 146 is Wednesday's 7-day rolling average for number of new cases.There are 1,621 active COVID-19 cases in the state and Kay County has five active... Read More.

Amie Huster named new PCPS Head Cheerleading Coach

Thursday, May 20

Amie Huster, a graduate of Ponca City High School, has been named the new head cheerleading coach for Ponca City Public Schools.Coach Huster is no stranger to the glow of Friday night lights as she cheered for Ponca City from seventh grade through her senior year when she served... Read More.

Kirk Hamlin receives May Golden Apple Award

Thursday, May 20

Kirk Hamlin, teacher at West Middle School, has been awarded the May 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 Program is made possible by... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office looking for vehicle

Thursday, May 20

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the help of citizens. If you see the vehicle in the attached image, please notify the Sheriffs office immediately. Please pay attention to the details. KCSO says they've seen many vehicles that resemble this one, but was not it. If you... Read More.

Pfizer Vaccine Approved for 12-15 Year Olds

Thursday, May 20

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020, for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older.In addition to receiving... Read More.