Ponca City Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 30th
Registration is available online at poncacitywalk.org.Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End... Read More.
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4 Vehicle Fatality Accident Early Sunday Morning
A fatal collision occurred on Sunday, August 27th, at 5:34 AM on I-35 northbound, mile marker 221 in Blackwell.Involved in the collision was a 2014 Toyota Tundra driven by Byron Richmond, a 44-year-old white male from Edmond. Richmond was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Oklahoma State Medical... Read More.
Attucks Park Improvements Begin August 28th
The City of Ponca City received a Community Development Block Grant for major improvements to Attucks Park, located at 1313 East Dixie Drive.
In April of 2023, a new poured-in-place surfacing was installed at the park playground allowing for safer play for users.
Beginning August 28, 2023, further work at the... Read More.
Oklahoma Shootout Fast Draw Event set for September 2nd
The World Fast Draw Association has scheduled a fast draw event on Saturday, September 2nd, at 5250 North Hilltop Road in Newkirk.Renowned as one of the world's premier organizations dedicated to the fast draw sport, the World Fast Draw Association boasts a vast membership across the United States, Canada,... Read More.
Tonkawa Full Moon Concert set for 8/31
The Guys featuring Northern Oklahoma College Roustabout Alumni will headline the Full Moon Concert on Thursday, Aug. 31 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa.
The musically eclectic band features four NOC Roustabout alumni including Brandon Haynes (lead-vocals/piano), Brad Matson, (auxiliary percussion), John Shwayat (bass), Hunter Vogele (drum-set), and Erik Willadsen (guitar) who is also a... Read More.
Newkirk High School Student Struck by Semi; In Critical Condition
A Newkirk High School student is currently in critical condition following a collision with a semi-truck in front of the school premises on Monday.According to Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier, emergency personnel received a distress call at 12:14 p.m. concerning an incident involving a student and a semi-truck near... Read More.
Fatal Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Kaw City
A tragic collision occurred earlier today, August 18, 2023, at approximately 9:11 AM on State Highway 11 and Acker Hill Road, within the city limits of Kaw City in Kay County. The incident involved a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2014 GMC Sierra pickup, resulting in the fatality... Read More.
Good Fix FREE Spay/Neuter Clinic Returns October 26th-28th
Greater Good Charities is bringing their Good Fix FREE spay/neuter clinics back to Kay County for a third time, on October 26-28th, 2023! The team will set up on the 25th with doors open the 26th-28th. When they were here in March, they performed over 1,000 surgeries. The goal... Read More.
Ody’s 3rd Annual Unleashed Poker Run with NOKHS
Ody's 3rd Annual Unleashed Poker Run benefiting the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is coming up! It will be on September 30th with registration beginning at 9:45 AM for buggies and 10:15 AM for bikes. Get ready for a thrilling adventure! They'll have 6 stops around Northern Oklahoma for a... Read More.
PTC Receives Gold Star Award for 21st Year
Pictured left to right is Brett Haas, Instructor; Shelly Houston, Safety Registrar; Traci Thorpe, Superintendent/CEO; and Laurence Beliel, Board Member. PONCA CITY, OK-Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to... Read More.
Back To School and Title I Meetings Scheduled for PCPS Elementary Schools
Elementary schools will be hosting Back to School/Title I Information Nights at all sites across the district. Parents/guardians are invited to
learn more about procedures and expectations, grade level curriculum, assessments, family engagement, Title I programs, and overall plans for the school year. Each elementary site is listed below with... Read More.
OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV).
Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in... Read More.
