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Dexter Shop Teacher Named National Finalist For Harbor Freight ‘Tools For Schools’ Award

Sunday, July 3

A Dexter High School industrial technology teacher has been named a national finalist for a teaching award. According to a news release from Harbor Freight Tools, Brian Kuntz is one of 50 finalists across the country for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for Teaching Excellence. "This year a record... Read More.

ACPD: Man Flown To Wesley After Found Unresponsive With Head, Body Injuries

Friday, July 1

An Ark City man was found with substantial injuries to his head and body Thursday night after police were called to the 400 block of south C Street for the report of an unresponsive male. According to a news release from the ACPD Friday, officers were called to the scene... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe 4th of July Holiday

Friday, July 1

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 4 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 5. (As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, July 4, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight or for several days is... Read More.

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Seventh Grade Vaccine Reminder

Friday, July 1

Seventh grade students are required to have an adult Tdap shot before they will be fully registered for the 2022-2023 school year. This means parents may fill out the registration but it will not be complete until the PCPS Registration Center, 111 West Grand Avenue, has received the updated... Read More.

William Newton Hospital CEO Placed On Administrative Leave

Thursday, June 30

Chief Executive Officer Ben Quinton of William Newton Hospital, a critical-access hospital in Winfield, was placed on paid administrative leave for a period of up to 30 days on Thursday, following a closed session of the Board of Trustees to discuss non-elected personnel according to a news release from... Read More.

SCK Health Expecting $1M+ Loss For 2022, Cites Inflation And Rise In Bad Debt

Thursday, June 30

SCK Health says it has seen an "unprecedented" increase in costs due to inflation, along with a rise in bad debt and charity care. According to a press release form the Ark City-based hospital Thursday, it is working on ways to to balance these challenges. "May was a difficult month financially... Read More.

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KHP Report On Fiery Crash Says Truck Driver Ran Stop Sign, 3-Month Old Treated For Minor Injuries

Thursday, June 30

The Kansas Highway Patrol says the cause of a fiery three-vehicle accident Wednesday morning in Winfield that involved two semis and an SUV was attributed to a truck driver running a stop sign. KHP's report also revealed a three-month-old, Ender Shelton, was a passenger... Read More.

NOC Foundation establishes Judith L. Whitmore nursing scholarship

Thursday, June 30

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation acknowledges the establishment of the Judith L. Whitmore Nursing Scholarship Fund Whitmore began her nursing career after graduating from Northern Oklahoma College in 1990. After receiving her bachelors and Master's in nursing, Judith began teaching future nurses where her nursing journey began at Northern... Read More.

Recycled paint from Household Hazardous Waste event is now ready for pick up

Thursday, June 30

Recycled paint from Household Hazardous Waste event is now ready for pick up. Paint is free and will be distributed in 5 gallon buckets. We are currently limiting the distribution to 2 buckets per person, so we can make it available to as many people as possible. Paint can... Read More.

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PCPS online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1

Thursday, June 30

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1, 2022. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal... Read More.

Fiery Crash Involving 2 Semis And Passenger Car Shuts Down Winfield Highway; Truck Driver Injured

Wednesday, June 29

A truck driver was transported to a Wichita-area hospital with serious injuries after two semis and a passenger car were involved in a fiery collision Wednesday morning in Winfield. The driver of the car walked away with no reported injuries. U.S. 160 east of Winfield at K360 was still closed as... Read More.

PCPS shares joint statement about acquiring all properties between Brookfield and Comanche

Wednesday, June 29

Joint statement between the Ponca City Board of Education and Ponca City Public School Administrators: "Since 2007 the district has been working toward acquiring all properties between Brookfield and Comanche. We have been very transparent with property owners during this endeavor and have been open with the public. During the 2015... Read More.