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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... Read More.

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!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly... Read More.

#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 up to us in game 2.,”... Read More.

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.... Read More.

Candidates Candidates speaking at Ponca Politics forum Friday

Thursday, February 4

Candidates for Ponca City Commission Seat #4, which are Robert Bodick and Terron Liles, will speak at Friday's Ponca Politics forum.The forum will start at 11 a.m. at City Central, 400 E. Central, Lower Level, Summit.City of Ponca City reminds residents to vote next Tuesday, February 9.

Kay County sees 60th virus-related death

Wednesday, February 3

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,119 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. Oklahoma's seen 394,283 COVID-19 cases overall as 26,821 cases are active.There are also 52 new virus-related deaths reported on Wednesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 3,654. This includes a Kay County male from Blackwell in... Read More.

Autumn Leaf Collection ending Friday

Wednesday, February 3

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection will end this upcoming Friday, February 5. The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines: • Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area, will be collected free of charge. Bagged... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling Mulch now available

Wednesday, February 3

The Christmas Tree Recycling area is now closed for the drop-off of Christmas trees. The old Christmas trees have since been turned into mulch for gardening and landscape usage. The mulch is now available free to the public until it is gone. Those interested will need to bring their... Read More.

Free ACT Tests for PCPS Seniors

Wednesday, February 3

Po-Hi is excited to offer a FREE ACT test to all PCPS Seniors on March 2 at 8:00 am. Students must be registered by February 12 to participate in the testing. The Senior ACT test is free and available to all PCPS Seniors. Location and additional information will be shared with participants... Read More.

Kay County sees one new virus-related death, 1,296 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Tuesday, February 2

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,296 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 392,164 COVID-19 cases overall as 27,860 cases are active.There are also 38 new virus-related deaths reported on Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 3,602. This includes a Kay County male from Ponca City... Read More.

10th ranked Mavs blast Labette, Lady Mavs lose a heartbreaker

Tuesday, February 2

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs hosted Labette (KS) Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The 10th ranked Mavs (5-0) were 83-48 winners while the Lady Mavs (0-4) lost 66-63. Mavs 83, Labette 48 Dylan McLean led four double figure scorers in an 83-48 rout of Labette (KS) Monday... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of scam call

Tuesday, February 2

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office has received more reports of subjects calling and identifying as deputies, stating that you have warrants for arrest and requesting you to verify your personal information and send them money on a prepaid debit card.Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to remind the public that... Read More.