Pioneer Tech Center hosting Preview Day today and Thursday

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is having their Preview Day today for area high school students and their parents/guardians.Those that attend will have the opportunity to tour the PTC campus by appointment. If you are not able to tour today, you can make an appointment for Thursday, February 25.PTC says for your...

City of Tonkawa makes progress towards controlling water loss

The City of Tonkawa announced Monday evening that city crews made substantial progress Monday towards controlling the water loss from their distribution system.Between Sunday and Monday, the City of Tonkawa has responded to over 50 customer turn-offs where there were major water breaks.With the city-wide reduced water pressure, most...
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2021-2022 Ponca City High School Course Selection

Ponca City High School students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-22 school year beginning February 23rd. During the week of February 23rd, incoming seniors and juniors will be meeting with their counselors during their English class in the Assembly Center. Incoming sophomores will meet the following week, March...

KCHD postpones 2nd dose Moderna clinics for today and Wednesday

The Kay County Health Department announced Monday that due to inclement weather this past week and circumstances outside of their control, the vaccine shipment was delayed.The Kay County Health Department is expecting additional vaccines very soon. However at this time, they must postpone the 2nd dose Moderna clinics scheduled for Tuesday, 2/23 at Unity...
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Less than 500 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 499 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Monday, Feb. 22. Oklahoma's seen 419,853 COVID-19 cases overall as 15,053 cases are active. The number of active cases is 303 less than Sunday.Twenty-two virus-related deaths were documented on Monday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 4,203. This includes a Kay...

CITY COMMISSION RECEPTION AND CEREMONY FEBRUARY 22

The Ponca City Community is invited to attend a reception on Monday, February 22, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall honoring outgoing Commissioner Ryan Austin and incoming Commissioners Paul Taylor and Robert Bodick. Taylor will be sworn in as Commissioner for another 3-year term and Bodick will be...

RECPLEX BOILER REPLACEMENT FEBRUARY 23-26

The RecPlex is scheduled to begin replacement of one of its heating boilers on Tuesday, February 23. The removal of the old boiler and installation of the new one is anticipated to take four days to complete. The replacement project requires a temporary shut off of the natural gas service which is...
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Tonkawa water supply at Critical Level

As of Sunday, the City of Tonkawa's water supply has reached a Critical Level. Tonkawa residents are asked to only use water services for emergencies at this time. Tonkawa's water department has had several line breaks in the system. Tonkawa residents who suspect a leak or break should call Tonkawa Police at 580-628-2516.Tonkawa Residents...

Next high risk priority groups in Phase 2 can get COVID-19 vaccine

Starting today, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is starting to vaccinate the next high risk priority groups outlined in phase 2.This includes:Oklahomans under 65 with comorbidities. Teachers and Staff in Pre-K-12 schools and educational settings.Comorbid conditions outlined in the plan include but are not limited to hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Down syndrome,...

OSDH reporting 1,036 new COVID-19 cases for Sunday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,036 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Feb. 21. Oklahoma’s seen 419,354 COVID-19 cases overall as 15,356 cases are active.Twenty-six additional virus-related deaths were documented Sunday to put Oklahoma’s death toll to 4,181.Kay County has seen 5,048 COVID-19 cases, 73 deaths and 4,807 recoveries. There are currently...