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Walnut Valley Virtual Festival 48.5 – September 12-20

Monday, September 14

Winfield, Kansas—The public portion of the Walnut Valley Virtual Festival, officially dubbed WVF 48.5, begins today. The past weekend was spent in online instrument workshops, taught by artists who will appear in streaming concerts this weekend. Funds raised during this week of events and activities will go to help... Read More.

Kay County sees 19 new COVID-19 cases, OSDH reporting 869 new cases and no new deaths for Monday

Monday, September 14

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 869 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Sept. 14. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 70,223 COVID-19 cases as 10,311 of those cases are active.OSDH is reporting no new virus-related deaths for Monday as Oklahoma's death toll remains at 905.Kay... Read More.

American Airline flights to continue in Stillwater

Monday, September 14

After announcing they’d be suspending service to Stillwater and 14 other small airports by early November, American Airlines has announced its regular flight schedule at Stillwater Regional Airport will continue. Mayor Will Joyce credited local residents who reached out to elected officials, asking them to encourage American Airlines to... Read More.

One man in custody following alcohol-involved accident in Ponca City Sunday

Monday, September 14

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reporting that a unit collision occurred 5:50 p.m. Sunday evening on Highland Avenue eastbound at Airline in Ponca City.Jack Lunn, 38, of Ponca City was driving a 1995 Toyota T100 Pick Up eastbound on Highland Avenue. The second vehicle involved, which was a 2015... Read More.

PCPS Distance Learning Day Meals & Virtual Academy Student Meals – September 14

Sunday, September 13

Distance Learning Day Meals – Monday, September 14The Ponca City Schools Child Nutrition Program will be providing drive through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14th.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 695 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths and 435 recoveries for Sunday

Sunday, September 13

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 695 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, Sept. 13. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 69,354 COVID-19 cases as 9,889 of those cases are active.Six additional virus-related deaths were reported Sunday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 905. Health officials... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,017 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths and 742 new recoveries for Saturday

Saturday, September 12

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,017 new positive COVID-19 cases for Saturday, Sept. 12. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 68,659 COVID-19 cases with 9,635 of those cases active.The daily report also shows 11 new virus-related deaths for Saturday as Oklahoma's death toll is at... Read More.

Kay and Garfield counties see new virus-related deaths, 942 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Friday, September 11

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 942 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Sept. 11. Oklahoma has now seen a an overall total of 67,642 COVID-19 cases, and 9,371 cases are active.In addition to the new cases, OSDH is also reporting 12 new virus-related deaths to put... Read More.

Independent Audit at PCDA is “Clean”

Friday, September 11

(September 10, 2020) An independent audit of the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) by the CBEW Group of Cushing was completed last month. The results were presented to the PCDA Board of Trustees at their September meeting on Thursday. According to Chuck Crooks, CPA, the lead audit partner with... Read More.

Upcoming Weekend Features Variety Of Events

Friday, September 11

It’s a busy weekend locally, with the Ponca City Art Crawl today from 3 p.m. ‘til 7 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.in downtown Ponca City.You can catch the Ponca Playhouse production of "The Sound of Music" tonight through Sunday at the Poncan Theatre.For just $5... Read More.

OSDH reporting 771 new COVID-19 cases, 13 virus-related deaths and 1,126 new recoveries for Thursday

Thursday, September 10

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 771 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Sept. 10. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 66,700 COVID-19 cases, and 9,293 cases are active.In addition to the new COVID-19 cases across Oklahoma, OSDH is also reporting 13 new virus-related deaths to... Read More.

PCPS District to Offer Drive-Through Meals September 14

Thursday, September 10

Distance Learning Practice Day Meals The Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program (CNP) will be providing drive-through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14, 2020.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during the shutdown,... Read More.