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Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

Monday, April 10

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned...

NOC inducts three into Distinguished Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 4

Northern Oklahoma College inducted Dr. Jim Appleman, Jeff Medders, and Willie Street MPAS, PA-C into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on Saturday. Appleman, Class of 1975, Medders, Class of 1981, and Street, Class of 1982, were inducted during the Alumni & Friends Reunion...

Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

Monday, April 3

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide...

Noon Lions Stride Walk for Diabetes Awareness

Thursday, March 30

On Sunday, April 2nd, at 2pm, Ponca City Noon Lions will be doing a Strides Walk to help raise awareness for juvenile diabetes. Their goal is to not only raise awareness but to raise enough money to send 3 children to Camp Endres Junior in Davis, Oklahoma. This camp...

Garfield Kindergarten Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

Wednesday, March 29

Darcey Austin, kindergarten teacher at Garfield Elementary, was named the 2024 Ponca City Teacher of the Year during a celebration on Tuesday night at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Other finalists included Jill Klein from Ponca City High School and Jeremiah Belt from West Middle School.

Kansas Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Oklahoma Highway Patrol Shootout

Friday, March 24

A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.Earlier this afternoon, Wellington's Impact Bank had a robbery occur, closing down their lobby. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown if this suspect is the shootout victim.Trooper Foster with the OHP said...

Cowley College Volleyball Program to Host Summer Camps & Clinics

Tuesday, March 21

The nationally ranked Cowley College volleyball team will host several camps and clinics over late spring and summer in 2023. These include a setter/hitter camp on April 1, a setting/passing/serving camp July 27, a pin/middle hitter camp July 28, a high school camp July 29, a college ID/elite high school...

Charity Angel Ambucs Walk for Visibility This Saturday

Tuesday, March 21

Saturday morning, Ponca City’s Charity Angels Ambucs invite you to join them for the annual Walk For Visibility – a fun-filled parade up 14th, from Pizza Hut to Heather Cannon Honda. Look for lots of smiles plus some colorful blow up costumes along the way! The parade starts at...

Redbud Jazz Festival at NOC This Friday, March 24

Tuesday, March 21

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting the annual Redbud Jazz Festival March 24. The annual event is set for the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Special guests include Mike Seals, Cyndey Stotts, members of the NOC Roustabouts, and much more. The concert is free to the community.Northern Oklahoma...

Monday Morning Accident at 14th & Hartford, Ponca City

Monday, March 20

Statement from the Ponca City Police Department The Ponca City Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident shortly before 5:00am this morning, just south of the intersection of 14th St and Hartford. We appreciate the public’s concern for the motorist involved in this incident and we want to...

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR THE APRIL 4, 2023 ELECTION

Friday, March 3

March 10, 2023 is the last day to apply for voter registration or make any changes in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4, 2023 Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Voters in Kay County will be voting on School...

Two Po-Hi Students Named Academic All-Staters

Thursday, March 2

Congratulations to Ponca City’s 2023 Academic All-Staters Emma Gertken and Savannah Valgora. These students are two of the 100 public high school seniors selected from hundreds of nominations statewide. The 2023 Academic All-State class is the 37th to be selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Since...