Ponca City BOE Meeting Rescheduled

The following is from Betty Johnson with Ponca City Public Schools:  "Due to an unforeseen conflict, it is necessary to reschedule the Ponca City Board of Education special meeting originally scheduled for February 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting has been rescheduled to February 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Administration...

OSU plans to hold in-person classes for fall 2021 semester

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28, 2021) — Oklahoma State University has announced plans to hold in-person classes this fall. More progress is expected in the coming months to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus through widespread vaccinations and continued recommendations of handwashing, distancing and mask use in the hopes of achieving herd...
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OSDH reports One new death for Kay County, 2,320 new COVID-19 cases and 2,969 new recoveries Thursday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,320 COVID-19 for Thursday, putting Oklahoma at 381,430 COVID-19 cases overall. There are 29,171 COVID-19 active cases in Oklahoma, which is 684 less than Wednesday.OSDH has documented 35 virus-related deaths for Thursday, putting Oklahoma’s death toll to 3,423. This includes a Kay County male from Blackwell...

Ponca City RecPlex Offering Youth Scholarship Program

Youth sports or youth programs are eligible for youth scholarships at the RecPlex. No funds will go to monthly memberships for youth or adults. The participant shall pay $15.00 for any youth sport or program if appropriate Proof of Need has be presented and funds are available.Applicants are required to provide in person the...
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Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Clean-Up Continues

The City of Ponca City has CLOSED the Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only drop-off collection sites. The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going and may take two to three months to complete, if not longer. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a...

Christmas Tree Recycling Mulch Available January 28

The Christmas Tree Recycling area is now closed for the drop-off of Christmas trees. The old Christmas trees are being turned into mulch for gardening and landscape usage. The mulch will be available free to the public beginning January 28, 2021 until it is gone. Those interested will need to bring their own shovels...

Pioneer Tech January Students of the Month

Mikayla Myer and Adriana Palomares are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) January Students of the Month.Myers, a senior from Tonkawa High School, represents the Cosmetology program. Her instructor is impressed by her strong work ethic and natural leadership. Myer expresses a positive attitude and is always willing to help others when the need arises.Adriana...
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OSDH reporting 2,686 COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths and 3,170 recoveries for Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,686 COVID-19 for Wednesday, putting Oklahoma at 379,110 COVID-19 cases overall. There are 29,855 CCOVID-19 active cases in Oklahoma.OSDH has documented 65 virus-related deaths for Wednesday, putting Oklahoma’s death toll to 3,388. This includes two Pawnee County females in the 36-49 age group and the 65...

Bidding opens in February for Third and Fourth Street project in Ponca City

At the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Board members voted to authorize the advertisement for bids for the street improvement project, Third Street South 100 Block East Side And Fourth Street North 100 Block West Side, Project No. SST 20-5.  Advertisement will begin before the end of January with a bid opening scheduled...