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Working Together, North Central Oklahoma Center of Workforce Excellence

Monday, November 23

Ponca City, OK ------ Partners from the region of North Central Oklahoma received official designation last week as a Center of Workforce Excellence, as approved by the Governor’s Council for Workforce Development. Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce began rolling out a plan for these Centers to leverage... Read More.

Over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, November 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,544 positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Nov. 23. Oklahoma's seen 177,874 COVID-19 cases overall as 33,844 cases are active.15 additional virus-related deaths were reported Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,649. none of the deaths were for northern Oklahoma.Kay County... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Celebrates Education Support Professionals

Monday, November 23

The Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating Education Support Professionals this week November 16-20, 2020. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The week of November 16 is American Education Week. This week presents everyone the opportunity to celebrate public education and honor all individuals who are making a difference... Read More.

Meals Still Available to Ponca City School Students During Distance Learning

Monday, November 23

The PCPS Child Nutrition Program Team will continue to serve meals to ALL children, age 1-18, while PCPS students complete the last 17 days of the semester through Distance Learning.The meals are free to all children and may be picked up at any of the 4 PCPS locations, no matter the address or... Read More.

PCPS COVID-19 Update

Monday, November 23

Last week, a total of 21 positive in-school COVID-19 cases were reported for Ponca City Public Schools, which was an increase from 18 cases the previous week. The week of Nov. 16 reflected the highest number of COVID-19 cases the district has experienced in one week.The COVID Alert System... Read More.

Kansas man killed in Noble County accident Saturday

Monday, November 23

A Fatality collision occurred at 7:34 a.m. Saturday morning on Interstate 35, 9 miles north of Perry near mile marker 196 in Noble County.Suresh Shrestha, 23, of Junction City was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla southbound, departed the roadway right and impacted the rear of a 2016 Freightliner driven... Read More.

Over 3,400 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday

Sunday, November 22

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,406 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, Nov. 22, and 9,990 new cases since Thursday, Nov. 19. Oklahoma's seen 174,330 COVID-19 cases overall as 32,384 cases are active.Since Thursday, there have been 46 virus-related deaths reported as the death toll on... Read More.

PTC Moves to Alternate Learning Schedule Monday

Friday, November 20

Ponca City, OK------ Pioneer Technology Center is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Kay County, they are moving to an alternate learning schedule, warranted to protect student and staff health. Beginning Monday, November 23rd through December 22nd, PTC... Read More.

Entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning

Thursday, November 19

The entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning, and all Extra-Curricular Activities & Practices Discontinued During Closure. The Ponca City Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 19, to review and discuss current COVID-19 data and to take possible action for instructional options. Based... Read More.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell speaking at Ponca Politics meeting Friday

Thursday, November 19

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell will speak during the Ponca Politics Committee meeting Friday at 11 a.m. at City Central in the Summit Room. The Public is invited to attend. Lt. Gov. Pinnell will speak for 30 minutes and then take questions.Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State... Read More.

90 new COVID-19 cases for Kay County, nearly 3,000 new cases statewide

Thursday, November 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,915 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Nov. 19. Oklahoma's seen 164,340 COVID-19 cases overall as 30,484 cases are active.18 additional virus-related deaths were documented Thursday to put the statewide death toll to 1,588. None of the deaths were local.Kay County... Read More.

Festival of Angels lights off 2020 season Nov. 25

Thursday, November 19

Volunteers are currently working diligently on getting over 300 Holiday Light Displays put up at Cann Memorial Gardens, Marland’s Grand Home, the Host Angel at the Pioneer Woman Statue and the Mile of Angels at Lake Ponca Park on LA Cann Drive.The lights will go on and the park... Read More.