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Upcoming October Bond Election Discussed

Monday, August 23

Members of the Ponca City community, bringing multiple interests to the table, were invited to two different meetings this week to discuss the school’s upcoming bond election on Tuesday, Oct. 12. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow improvements to... Read More.

City of Tonkawa notifying Commercial Customers about New Trash Service Rates

Monday, August 23

The City of Tonkawa has mailed letters to all Commercial Customers for the New Trash Service Rates.The city asks Commercial Customers to please review the new Trash Service Rates, then please select the type of Trash Service and the frequency of trash pick-up you desire. Please return the completed... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Monday, August 23

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a... Read More.

Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today

Monday, August 23

Newkirk, OK has recently been chosen as a site for the Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” outreach initiative.The Oklahoma State Department of Health recently mobilized a fleet of wellness units and vans to help provide “gap” public health services in every corner of the county... Read More.

OSDH reports over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, August 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, August 20. The situation report shows that since March 2020, Oklahoma's seen 524,376 COVID-19 cases overall with 20,483 cases active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,220. The CDC provisional death count is 8,957. Locally, Kay... Read More.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation hosting 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games

Friday, August 20

Ponca City Parks and Recreation is hosting the 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games. The Games are scheduled to take place Sept 30th-Oct 3rd and are for participants 50 years or better (as of December 31, 2021). This Olympic style event includes competitions in fitness, swimming, basketball, pickleball, golf and... Read More.

Heat advisory for Osage County and northeast Oklahoma

Friday, August 20

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for sections of northeast Oklahoma from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Counties included in the advisory are Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers-Mayes, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee and McIntosh. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected... Read More.

PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

Friday, August 20

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools. Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I know I don’t have to remind you, but this last school year and the preceding quarter... Read More.

Survey up for City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Friday, August 20

The City of Ponca City is updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan to continue to recognize and meet those dangers, but the city needs your help. Please follow the link below or use your smartphone to scan the QR code and take about 5 minutes to complete a confidential and... Read More.

PCPS sends out reminder regarding COVID-19

Friday, August 20

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind parents to not send their kids to school if they're waiting on COVID-19 test results. If there's a positive case in the home, do not send your child to school and please contact your site principal.

Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,360 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, August 18. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 519,023 COVID-19 cases as 19,704 cases are active. The new cases 7 day rolling average is 2,210. The CDC provisional death count is 8,906. Locally, Kay County has... Read More.

OSDH releases weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, August 18. From August 8-14, 15,490 new COVID-19 cases, 12,621 recoveries and 82 deaths were documented. This is a 10% increase in new cases compared to August 1-7. 30,111 cases have been hospitalized. 19,181 specimens have... Read More.