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Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a heat advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from Noon today until 8 p.m. this evening.Other counties in Oklahoma included in the Heat Advisory are Pushmataha, Choctaw, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair,... Read More.

Cat Tale Distribution Event Friday

The 2021 Cat Tale “Painting a New Picture” has arrived and will be released at a special drive-thru distribution event on Friday, July 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Po-Hi.Students are asked to enter the teachers’ parking lot on Fifth Street and pull up to the Cat Tale... Read More.

Back-to-School Assemblies Planned For PCPS

The 2021-2022 school year is just around the corner for Ponca City Public Schools. Ponca City Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “Building and promoting an unwavering positive culture is paramount to recovery and growth. We had made some headway on developing our culture but it was pushed to the back... Read More.
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Oklahoma Democrats calling for Stitt to reinstate COVID-19 emergency declaration

Several Oklahoma House Democrats released statements today calling for Gov. Kevin Stitt to reinstate the emergency declaration for COVID-19.The statements follow several schools, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Stillwater, announcing policies to not quarantine students who have been exposed.State Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater:“After speaking to leadership in some of... Read More.

OSDH reporting 819 new COVID-19 cases Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a situation update for Monday, July 26 stating that 819 new COVID-19 cases have been reported.Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 474,845 COVID-19 cases and 8,706 provisional deaths. There are currently 9,130 active COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma. The new cases 7-day... Read More.

Nearly 6,000 COVID-19 cases active across Oklahoma

As of Sunday, July, 25, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting that there are 5,992 active COVID-19 cases across the state.According to the CDC, Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 472,498 COVID-19 cases and 8,689 provisional deaths. A total of 27,575 Oklahomans have been hospitalized since March... Read More.
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PCPS Board of Education Adopts Safety Protocols

The Ponca City Board of Education adopted safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday night.Masks will only be implemented if the county is declared a State of Emergency by the Governor or recommended by the Kay County Health Department pursuant to SB 658. However, by federal order,... Read More.

PCPS Takes Steps To Ensure Safety of Students

It’s NANOED, an alcohol-free sanitizer, will be available at all entrance points, common areas and offices within the Ponca City Public School district when school starts this fall. The hand sanitizer is comparable to a liquid bandage and lasts for up to eight hours, even with frequent handwashing.Hand sanitizing... Read More.

Amber Alert for missing Union City kids

KWTV in Oklahoma City is reporting that Union City Police have issued an Amber Alert for these siblings who are believed to be with their parents Christian and Samantha King. Investigators say 12 year old Kizzabelle and 6 year old Jensen are in danger. Christian King has active warrants... Read More.
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Kelli Kinkaid Named New Girls Soccer Coach

Pending Board of Education approval on Monday night, Kelli Kinkaid has been named the new high school girls soccer coach for the 2021-2022 school year.Kinkaid is a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School. She played soccer starting with rec soccer at the age of five and continued playing... Read More.

Kansas man charged with 2nd degree rape in Kay County

A Winfield, Kansas resident is facing a felony count of 2nd degree rape in Kay County.Andrew Patrick Johnson, 32, received his felony on June 29 when Blackwell police were notified that he tried raping a 15-year-old girl. According to police, Johnson and the teen connect via social media in... Read More.

East Middle School Prepares for New Year

Maintenance and office staff for eighth grade students attending East Middle School are already working on getting the building ready for the first day of school next month. The roof over the wrestling room addition was also repaired over the summer break.“Our teachers and staff will be ready to... Read More.
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