Ponca Post

POnca City Police searching for suspects involved with counterfeit money at Wal-Mart

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects passing counterfeit bills at Wal-Mart on 10/01/20. These two suspects entered the register area at 2:38 p.m. The male suspect wearing a red white and blue champion shirt. The female suspect was wearing a red Adidas hoodie. While at the... Read More.

Ponca City father of six dead after house fire Friday night

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

One Ponca City man is dead after his home went up in flames Friday night.According to KFOR-TV, 31-year-old Matthew Nuttle was pulled out from the burning home after midnight on Friday. Nuttle leaves behind six children.Nuttle was rushed to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately didn't survive.While it remains unknown as to what started the... Read More.

NOC announces spring academic calendar adjustments

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is making several adjustments to the 2021 Spring Academic Calendar. “Based on consultation with local health officials along with a Memo of Understanding with a partner institution, NOC will adjust the start date of the spring semester in order to match schedules as required with our partner and to give us... Read More.

New COVID-19-related death reported for Kay County on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 6 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,364 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Oct. 6. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 93,346 COVID-19 cases as 13,061 cases are active.Out of the 11 new virus-related deaths reported Tuesday, one of those was a Kay County female in the 50-64 age group. This makes... Read More.

NOC offers late-start class enrollment

Tuesday, October 6 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is offering enrollment for late-start classes for the Fall 2020 semester. Eight-week courses begin Oct. 12. Students can also enroll for fall interim courses scheduled for Dec. 7-Jan. 7. “Late-start classes are offered for both current students who wish to pick up additional credits and for those students who may have... Read More.

Ponca City High School Homecoming 2020 Attendants

Tuesday, October 6 by Lyman James

The Homecoming Court consists of a freshman, sophomore, and junior class attendant and three senior class queen candidates. The senior class has chosen the queen from among the senior queen candidates, and the winner will be announced before the football game Friday night. Landrie Linder has been elected as the Freshman Attendant. She is the daughter of... Read More.

PCPS Announces Plans for Homecoming 2020

Monday, October 5 by Lyman James

Homecoming for Ponca City High School is Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Homecoming “Reverse Parade” will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. Class floats will be parked along Overbrook by the curb in front of the High School front lawn. It is being called a “Reverse Parade”... Read More.

Kay County sees eight new COVID-19 cases Monday

Monday, October 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 665 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Oct. 5. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 91,982 COVID-19 cases as 12,772 cases are active.Three additional virus-related deaths were reported Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,055. This includes a Beckham County male, Tulsa County male... Read More.

PCPS COVID-19 Update Letter For Oct. 4

Monday, October 5 by Lyman James

October 4, 2020Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Below you will find the weekly update informing our public of the COVID-19 positive cases and quarantined, close contact totals for PCPS occurring the week of September 21, 2020. However, you may refer to the PCPS Contact Tracing Totals Spreadsheet each evening for daily updates. The... Read More.

569 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday

Sunday, October 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 569 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, Oct. 4. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 91,317 COVID-19 cases as 12,659 are active.One additional virus-related death was reported Sunday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,052.Kay County saw a slight increase with three new COVID-19 cases, putting... Read More.

Oklahoma surpasses 90,000 COVID-19 cases overall on Saturday

Saturday, October 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,189 new positive COVID-19 cases for Saturday, Oct. 3. This puts Oklahoma at 90,748 COVIID-19 cases overall as 12,700 cases are active.Seven additional virus-related deaths were reported Saturday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,051. While complete details are unknown, there are three overall for Kay,... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,190 COVID-19 cases Friday

Friday, October 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,190 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Oct. 2. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 89,559 COVID-19 cases as 12,762 cases are active.Nine additional virus-related deaths were reported Friday. Two were females from Logan and Washington counties that were both in the age 65 or older... Read More.