Ponca City Public Schools Announces Make-up Enrollment Dates

Ponca City Public Schools will hold make-up enrollment on Thursday, August 6, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and August 10 and 11, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Registration Center located at 111 W. Grand Avenue. New students to the district must register in person. A list of required documents can be found on the district... Read More.

Flood Advisory for Kay County Thursday morning

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for Central Kay County until 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning.At 6:47 a.m., NWS radar indicated an area of moderate rain from showers and thunderstorms. This rainfall combined with areas of heavy rain that has recently fallen will cause flooding of streams, creeks and poorly... Read More.

Missing Grant County woman found safe Wednesday

A Grant County woman who went missing Tuesday evening was located Wednesday afternoon.Anna McDowell, 63, was last seen at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday at 1376 Maple in Wakita before she went missing.McDowell was found alive at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday. Therefor, the Silver Alert was cancelled.
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2020 Osage County Free Fair cancelled

The Ponca City News is reporting that members of the Osage County Fair Board and the Osage County Commissioners have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Osage County Free Fair.The fair was canceled due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, and the decision was approved by the commissioners. When asking schools if they... Read More.

7Clans Red Rock Deli Mart employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians released a statement late Wednesday afternoon saying that an employee of the 7Clans Red Rock Deli Mart has tested positive for COVID-19.The management team at the deli mart says that their staff wears masks and gloves to protect their patrons. However, a decision was made to take it a... Read More.

Ponca Board of Education Approves Safety Protocols for 2020-2021 School Year

The Ponca City Public School Board of Education approved safety protocols involving Instruction, Health Protocols including Face Coverings, and Activities based on the Oklahoma Covid-19 Alert System.All students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear face coverings in buildings and on buses. However, at the current Yellow Level, frequent face covering breaks will be... Read More.
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Charlie Adams Day postponed until 2021

After careful consideration and discussion with our event partners, the Newkirk Main Street organization has decided to postpone Charlie Adams Day until 2021. While they are as dedicated as ever to supporting Newkirk and its historic downtown district, the organization said on Facebook that the health and well-being of volunteers and attendees come first.... Read More.
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Silver Alert issued for Grant County woman last seen in Wakita

The Grant County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for Anna McDowell, 63.McDowell was last seen at around 8:20 p.m. on July 28 at the address of 1376 Maple in Wakita. According to the report from the communications center, it is unknown as to what clothing she was last seen wearing.McDowell drives a... Read More.

Tribal gaming compacts renewed at start of 2020

Native American tribal leaders and Governor Kevin Stitt have been wrangling for months over the renewal of tribal gaming compacts, but now a federal court has issued a ruling on the matter.The state now receives about $140 million from the tribes total annual take of $4.5 billion. The state wanted a new deal, while... Read More.