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Ponca City Broadband construction for phase 1 is complete

Friday, January 15 by Lyman James

This map shows the approximate boundaries of each of the 5 project phases for Ponca City Broadband. This project will not initially provide services outside of the City limits.The major, North/South dividing line, is N 14th St. Phase 2 is separated from Phase 3 by Highland Ave and Phase 4 is separated from Phase... Read More.

Congratulations to the January Employee Recognition Award Winners

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to congratulate their January, 2021 Employee Recognition Award Winners. Certified Employee of the Month is Barbara Cusick, District Executive Director of Curriculum. The Support Employee of the Month is Heather Golay, Teacher Assistant at Washington Pre-K. The January Friend of Education is Free Will Baptist Church... Read More.

3,142 COVID-19 cases, 34 virus-related deaths and 4,101 recoveries reported for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,142 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, January 14. Oklahoma's seen 344,506 COVID-19 cases overall as 38,148 cases are active.A total of 34 virus-related deaths were documented on Thursday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,882. This includes one for Kay County for a Ponca City... Read More.

Wind Advisory in effect for Thursday

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has put Kay County and much of northern Oklahoma under a Wind Advisory that remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday evening.All the counties included in the advisory are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Beckham,... Read More.

Ponca City Water Department repairing water main break at 5th and Hartford

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Water Department will be repairing a water main break at 5th and Hartford. Residence in the area may experience low water pressure. As of now it will be open, but may be reduced to one lane. This intersection has seen numerous repairs lately due to water main breaks!

Residential Autumn leaf collection continues until February

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection has begun and will end on February 5, 2021.The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines: • Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area, will be collected free of charge. Bagged leaves will be picked... Read More.

Oklahoma State Department of Health provides COVID-19 vaccine information

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

You can register for a vaccination appointment using the link: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/ Complete the entire form, select an available appointment date and time, and submit the form. You will be notified by email confirming your appointment.Is the vaccine safe? Yes, the vaccines that will be available to Oklahomans are safe and effective. The FDA... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

January is National School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school Board Members for their dedication to children and schools.Ponca City Public School Board Members were honored at their January 11, 2021 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees &... Read More.

3,907 COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths and 4,746 recoveries reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,907 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, January 13. Oklahoma's seen 341,364 COVID-19 cases overall as 39,141 cases are active.A total of 44 virus-related deaths were documented on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,848. This includes an Osage County female in the 50-64 age... Read More.

Ponca City Animal Control relocating to new facility

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Animal Control will be relocating to the new facility that was recently completed at 705 E. Hubbard Rd. The current Animal Control center will close at noon on Friday (January 15th) so that all communication equipment and computers etc. can be relocated. Monday January 18th is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, so... Read More.