SEVERE STORMS: Shelter Information

Below is a list of current confirmed Public Shelters in and around Kay County. -Kaw City: Kaw Nation- 746 Grandview Drive. Between Museum and Title 6 building. Always open until at capacity. -Newkirk: Triggered at Tornado Watch. Open to public with Tornado Warning. Newkirk...

NOC fall nursing application deadline March 31

Be a nurse in 2026.   Applicants who begin the Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program in August 2024 can be employed as registered nurses making an average of $64,000 annually (according to Salary.com) by 2026.   The deadline for NOC nursing applications is March 31, 2024, for the Fall Semester...
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Kay Electric Youth Contest Winners Announced

Kay Electric Cooperative’s annual eighth grade and junior youth contests wrapped up on the evening of February 22, 2024. This year, the students were required to complete an application process with junior finalists competing in an interview contest to determine final ranking. Thirty high school juniors competed for the opportunity to win a trip...
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Kay County Republican Party Precinct Meeting and County Convention

PONCA CITY - The Kay County Republican Party is issuing a call for Precinct Meetings to take place on March 2nd for all registered Republicans of Kay County. The meetings will be held at: 2821 E. Prospect Ave., Ponca City (VFW Post #1201). Registration will open at 9 a.m., and the meetings will begin...

Pioneer Tech Launches Employment Center Through Work Ready Oklahoma

PONCA CITY- Pioneer Tech proudly announces the launch of Work Ready Ponca City, contracted by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and spearheaded by a dedicated team from Pioneer Tech. This groundbreaking workforce development initiative aims to transform local employment opportunities for diverse populations including; low-income families, unemployed individuals, and those seeking to reenter...

In a Historic First for Oklahoma, Broadband Expansion Grants Approved

OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 55,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses are one step closer to receiving high-speed internet service, thanks to votes Thursday by the Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board to authorize broadband infrastructure expansion projects in 57 counties. Once all necessary agreements are executed, the 142 approved projects would provide broadband to nearly a...
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Pioneer Tech Ambulance Simulator Enhances Training for EMT Program

PONCA CITY- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is using cutting-edge technology with a true-to-life replica of an actual ambulance patient compartment, that is significantly enhancing the training experience for EMT and Paramedic students at Pioneer Tech.Joe Bennett, Director of the OSU-OKC fire program and a valued member of the Firefighter/EMT advisory committee, played a pivotal...

Pioneer Tech’s Adult Basic Education Team Receives Certificate of Excellence

The Pioneer Tech Adult Basic Education (ABE) team achieved the highest Educational Functioning Level (EFL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) percentage, earning a well-deserved Certificate of Excellence. The PTC Adult Education program offers free educational opportunities during both daytime and evening hours, catering to individuals seeking to enhance their basic verbal and math skills or...

Po-Hi Basketball Homecoming Scheduled for This Friday

Homecoming for basketball is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12 at Robson Field House against Choctaw. Junior varsity games will be played at 4 and 5 p.m. with varsity at 6:30 and 8 p.m. King and Queen Candidates Queen candidate Lanie George is the daughter of Lorie George and Jason George. She is...