Ponca Post

Phone lines down for KSO and Detention Center

Thursday, July 1 by Lyman James

The phone lines to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center are currently not working. Dial 911 if there is an emergency or contact your local municipal law enforcement agency and they will contact the Sheriff’s Office.

OSDH COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, June 29

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 85 new COVID-19 cases and two provisional deaths statewide for Tuesday.Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 457,575 COVID-19 CDC cases, 8,600 provisional deaths and 26,806 hospitalizations. The latest data shows that there are 1,505 active COVID-19 cases in the state.Out of the 1,505 active COVID-19 cases,... Read More.

Tonkawa Elementary Now Hiring

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Elementary is looking for a special education paraprofessional who wants to work closely with students who have special needs to help them grow and learn.This person will have daily support provided by the special education teacher and classroom teachers.Apply at: Read More.

Amtrak proposing expansion of Heartland Flyer line

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Amtrak is proposing an expansion of the Heartland Flyer line, the passenger rail service running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, since 1999.The proposal would increase the number of daily round trips between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth from one to three. It would also extend the line north to Newton, Kansas, with... Read More.

Ponca City Board Of Commissioners Regular Session Held June 28

Wednesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 28, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the regular session held on June 14, 2021; a resolution appropriating money for... Read More.

June 30 is last day to enroll for Oklahoma Promise

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

June 30 is the last day to enroll in a popular Oklahoma scholarship program for students who just completed eighth, ninth or 10th grade called Oklahoma Promise. This scholarship program allows high school students (from families whose annual income is $55,000 or less) the opportunity to earn a college tuition scholarship.The Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship... Read More.

GoFundMe set up for family of Morrison teen killed in accident Friday

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

Following the death of a Morrison teen, the family has set up a way for people to donate.Madicyn Lewis was pronounced dead at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City after an accident Friday night east of Perry. A GoFundMe page has been set up to donate towards the family.If you'd like to donate, The GoFundMe... Read More.

Section of US-60 shut down Monday due to accident

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

Both eastbound and westbound lanes of US-60 were shut down on Monday after two tractor-trailer semis were involved in a non-injury collision at Interstate-35 near Tonkawa.Traffic was detoured through Tonkawa and alternate routes, as a result. At approximately 2:30 p.m., a tractor-trailer semi traveling eastbound on US-60 collided with another tractor-trailer semi that exited... Read More.

Kay County Health Department on-site immunizations for PCPS in late July

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools recently announced that on-site immunizations will be offered by the Kay County Health Department on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Registration Center.The vaccines being offered are the T dap booster, HPV and MCV.For those that are interested, the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will... Read More.

Registration Opens Thursday for PCPS

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2021-2022 school year will open this Thursday, July 1, 2021.All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through... Read More.

Fireworks display set for Sunday at Lake Ponca

Tuesday, June 29 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day.A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at... Read More.

PLC Live Institute Scheduled for PCPS Teachers

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will host a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work LIVE Institute June 29 through July 1 in the high school auditorium. A total of 130 teachers have registered to attend the event. The institute will be streamed in real time and will feature education experts with first-hand experience using the... Read More.