Ponca Post

Lincoln Elementary Hosts Superhero Reading Challenge

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

Lincoln Elementary School is having a Superhero Reading Challenge this year. For the first quarter, third through fifth grade students and all staff were challenged to read books, take AR tests, and complete technology tasks. Eighty-four (84) Lincoln students and six staff members finished the Captain America Challenge. As a reward, names were called... Read More.

Ponca City High School Choirs Holding Traditional Fruit Sale Again This Year

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Choirs are once again selling fruit! PCPS Choir Sponsor Chad Keilman explained, “This tradition has been going on for over forty years, and the community’s continued support is very much appreciated! In order to provide the safest experience, we are encouraging the use of our online ordering platform. When... Read More.

PCPS Planning for Possible Distance Learning Day Due to Inclement Weather

Monday, October 26 by Lyman James

All PCPS students, who do not have access to a device or reliable Internet, will bring home a chrome book and hot spot on Monday, October 26 to prepare for a possible Distance Learning Day due to inclement weather forecasted for Tuesday, October 27. Superintendent, Shelley Arrott, will make a decision no later than 6:00 PM... Read More.

Suspicious Package found near Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday

Monday, October 26 by Lyman James

On Oct. 25, at about 10:43 am, the Ponca City Police Department received a call from a citizen who had found a suspicious package on the sidewalk, between 14th Street and the parking lot of Grace Episcopal Church Just north of Grand Avenue. Officers responded and found the package, and a perimeter was set up... Read More.

663 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, October 26 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 663 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, Oct. 26. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 117,399 COVID-19 cases as 15,791 are active.Two virus-related deaths were reported Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,251. The two were for men from Oklahoma and Okfuskee counties in the... Read More.

Ice Storm Warning Through Wednesday Afternoon

Monday, October 26 by Lyman James

For Kay and surrounding counties - see full list below.* WHAT...Periods of significant icing through at least Wednesday morning. Ice accumulations up to one-half inch will be common, with some locations possibly receiving upwards of one inch. There will also be accumulations of sleet.* WHERE...Central, northern, and southwest Oklahoma and western and northern Texas.*... Read More.

2,880 new COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH over the weekend

Sunday, October 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,880 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Oklahoma's now seen an overall total of 116,736 COVID-19 cases as 15,946 cases are active.Four virus-related deaths were reported Sunday, along with 11 for Saturday, to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,249. Two deaths have been reported for Garfield... Read More.

OSDH reporting over 1,300 COVID-19 cases on Friday

Friday, October 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,373 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Oct. 23. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 113,856 COVID-19 cases as 15,132 cases are active.13 additional; virus-related deaths were documented for Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,234. One being a Payne County male in the 65... Read More.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site At The Ponca City RecPlex On Oct. 29

Friday, October 23 by Lyman James

IMMYLabs, in coordination with the Kay County Health Department, is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the Kay County area at no charge to the individual. Testing is scheduled for Thursday, October 29th from 11:00am – 4:00pm. IMMYLabs will utilize the Ponca City RecPlex as the drive-thru testing location. The address to the RecPlex is... Read More.

NOC, University Center partner in new Weekend College for Spring 2021

Friday, October 23 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is partnering with the University Center in Ponca City for the newly created Weekend College for Spring 2021. The new program offers college credit classes on Friday evenings and Saturdays. Students can earn credits for an Associate of Science degree in Arts and Sciences – General Studies within a 2-year... Read More.

Kansas man injured in accident on Cimarron Turnpike

Friday, October 23 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at 4:22 p.m. Thursday along the the Cimarron Turnpike westbound at mile marker 3.8, approximately 3.5 miles south and 4 miles west of Red Rock in Noble County.Derrick Marcel Jamon Scaife, 39, of Hutchinson, Ks. was driving a 2015 Freightliner westbound on the Cimarron Turnpike and attempted to change... Read More.

1,628 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, October 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,628 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Oct. 22. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 112,483 COVID-19 cases as 15,017 are active.11 additional virus-related deaths were documented on Thursday to bring Oklahoma's death toll to 1,221. None of the deaths were in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw... Read More.