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PCPS Wildcat Academy Announces Their January Student of the Month Andie Leete

Monday, February 8

Andie Leete has been selected as the Wildcat Academy Student of the Month for January 2021. Andie was chosen because of her hard work and self-discipline. Andie has the record for the number of activities completed in a week, and her attendance is exemplary. She is in her seat...

NOC hosts Northern Encounter at all campuses

Friday, February 5

Northern Oklahoma College will be hosting high school students for Northern Encounter at NOC Enid, NOC Tonkawa, and NOC Stillwater in February. The following is the Northern Encounter schedule: NOC Tonkawa – Feb. 10 NOC Stillwater – Feb. 15 ...

Ponca City Wildcat Football Players Receive Post-Season Accolades

Friday, February 5

Three Ponca City Wildcat Football players have received post-season accolades. Senior Spencer Ball has been selected for the Oklahoma Coaches Association East All-State Football Team. The position for which Spencer has been selected is kicker, punter, and place kicker. Spencer is a four-year lettermen for the Wildcat...

NOC sweeps NEO in conference opener

Friday, February 5

MIAMI, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs swept NEO Thursday night in the Region 2 opener. The 10th ranked Mavs (6-0) were 82-68 while the Lady Mavs (1-4) won 69-67. Lady Mavs 69, NEO 67 Mia Brown scored 23...

PCPD searching for armed convenience store robbery suspect

Friday, February 5

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE PONCA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT On February 2, 2021 at approximately 1:49 a.m., a Native or Hispanic male came into the convenience store located at 801 S. 14th St. in Ponca City, demanding money and threatening the clerk with a knife. He was wearing a black...

Over 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given statewide

Friday, February 5

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 500,000+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given to Oklahomans statewide. Additionally, 100,000+ Oklahomans have completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine series.

Pioneer Tech Adds More Preview Days for High School Students

Friday, February 5

Ponca City, OK - Pioneer Technology Center is targeting high school students who are interested in attending the 2021 – 2022 school year and beyond. The Student Services staff extended times and days for the annual campus preview that showcases the campus and allows students, parents, and...

Kay County sees 31 new COVID-19 cases and 36 recoveries for Thursday

Thursday, February 4

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,782 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday. Oklahoma's seen 397,065 COVID-19 cases overall as 26,935 cases are active.There are also 27 new virus-related deaths reported on Thursday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 3,681. This includes a Payne County female and a Washington...

Wind Advisory in effect for Thursday

Thursday, February 4

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County along with all of northern, central and western Oklahoma under a Wind Advisory going until 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. National Weather Service in Tulsa has Osage County and much of northeast Oklahoma under a Wind Advisory as well that...

Tips for being prepared for cold weather next week

Thursday, February 4

The coldest air of the season is predicted for early next week as the National Weather Service in Norman's forecast shows highs temperatures in the 30s and 40s and lows near 10! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!

#3 ranked NOC Mavs baseball team split with Hesston in season opener

Thursday, February 4

The #3 Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks split a pair of games with Hesston (KS) Tuesday at NOC. NOC (1-1) won the first game 8-2 and lost the night cap 10-9. “Walks were a problem for our pitching staff all day and it caught...

Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection Continues Into February

Thursday, February 4

The City of Ponca City has CLOSED the Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only drop-off collection sites.The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going and may take two to three months to complete, if not longer. There is no fee for this service....