Mad Science on FOX 25

For the last several years the Ponca City Public School system has partnered with an organization from Oklahoma City called Mad Science to provide STEM opportunities for our elementary students. These opportunities have included school-wide assemblies, evening student/parent assemblies for the whole family to enjoy, and opportunities for students to participate in hands-on science...

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to 9, an eighth case was...

Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase Under New Management

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced that Chris Jones, front man for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, is the new curator of the festival’s long-running NewSong Showcase.Chris Jones, who has several times appeared at Winfield with the Night Drivers, is known as one of the...
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PCPS looking at possible later date for graduation ceremony

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. Parents of Seniors,We are going to push back the date of our graduation ceremony in hopes that the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The May 15 Graduation Ceremony will be postponed, but PCPS is planning for a traditional graduation ceremony at a later...

Ponca City Library’s Online Resources

Many residents don’t realize how much of their library’s resources and collections are available in downloadable digital and audio format that can be accessed from the comfort of their home or work. The library is a member of the Oklahoma Virtual Library Consortium that offers over 50 thousand titles in both readable and audio...

Information and guidelines for community spread COVID-19

Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.Person-to-Person Spread – The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person. • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). • Through respiratory...
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Gov. Stitt extends Safer at Home order

On Wednesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made the decision to extend the Safer at Home order for the state until May 6 for those age 65 and older and those that have compromised immune systems.Stitt said that he is looking for ways to re-open non-essential businesses that are currently closed due to the COVID-19...

CDC provides information on cloth face coverings

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC officials are warning that cloth face coverings are NOT a replacement for social distancing. People wearing cloth...

Ponca City Police searching for missing woman

On Tuesday April 14th, 2020 the Ponca City Police Department received a call wanting to report Sheila Jane Strong as missing.  Sheila is 35 years old.  She was reported missing by her mother who last saw her leaving their residence on foot in the area of Paradise Apartments on Saturday April 11th. ...