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Ponca City woman charged with terroristic hoax after purposely coughing and sneezing on police officer

Friday, April 17

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City is reporting that a Ponca City woman accused of purposely coughing and sneezing on an officer is now being charged with terroristic hoax.Ponca City Police officers were first called to the home of Cecilia Flores due to her allegedly trying to drive drunk.After the issue...

Three Rose State women’s soccer players from Kay County selected for Regional All-Tournament team

Friday, April 17

The Rose State College women's soccer team had four athletes selected to the Regional All-Tournament team.Out of the four, this includes Emily Elliot, a sophomore midfielder from Newkirk, and two midfielders from Ponca City - Shaila Klinger and Kiersten Crowder. Elliot scored a goal in the semifinals and tallied...

New COVID-19 text scam going around

Friday, April 17

There is a new COVID-19 related scam that the public should be aware of.Scammers are sending out what appears to be an urgent text telling people about possible exposure to someone with COVID-19. The rest of the message advises victims to self-quarantine and click a link inside the text...

Cowley College planning for normal face-to-face courses this fall; 24/7 Wi-Fi access available around campus

Friday, April 17

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks. remains open and is planning for normal face-to-face course offerings for the fall semester.In the meantime, Cowley College staff and faculty is using technology to assist students in navigating the challenges of distance learning. The school has placed Wi-Fi access at most of...

Phillips 66 giving money to Ponca City organizations

Friday, April 17

Phillips 66 is giving back to the tune of $3 million to help with relief efforts in the United States and the United Kingdom.Of that total, $50,000 is being split between two Ponca City organizations with $25,000 going to the New Emergency Resource Agency, which provides for families in...

Ponca City High School Enrollment for 2020-2021 School Year

Thursday, April 16

Ponca City Senior High School is working on completing the spring enrollment process for the 2020-2021 school year. All 9th & 11th grade students will complete enrollment ONLINE. All 11th grade students will have access to...

Mad Science on FOX 25

Thursday, April 16

For the last several years the Ponca City Public School system has partnered with an organization from Oklahoma City called Mad Science to provide STEM opportunities for our elementary students. These opportunities have included school-wide assemblies, evening student/parent assemblies for the whole family to enjoy, and opportunities for students...

Sparklight & CableOne assisting communities during the COVID 19 Pandemic

Thursday, April 16

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

Thursday, April 16

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to...

Senator Pederson partnering with OBI to host blood drive in Blackwell and four other locations

Thursday, April 16

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that Oklahoma Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, has partnered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host five mobile blood drives in his senate district which includes parts of the northwest section of Oklahoma.The first blood drive is scheduled for April 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....

Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase Under New Management

Thursday, April 16

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced that Chris Jones, front man for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, is the new curator of the festival’s long-running NewSong Showcase.Chris Jones, who has several times appeared at Winfield with the Night Drivers, is...

PCPS looking at possible later date for graduation ceremony

Thursday, April 16

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. Parents of Seniors,We are going to push back the date of our graduation ceremony in hopes that the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The May 15 Graduation Ceremony will be postponed, but PCPS is planning for a traditional...