Ponca Post

Vote passes for speed limit increases on portions of rural Oklahoma turnpikes

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted on Tuesday to increase the speed limit on portions of rural turnpikes in Oklahoma from 75 mph to 80 mph. The vote ended up passingTurnpikes that will experience speed limit changes include the Turner Turnpike between Bristow and Sapulpa, the Muskogee Turnpike between Muskogee and Tulsa, the Cherokee Turnpike... Read More.

American Airlines cutting back on flights from Stillwater to DFW

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

American Airlines has announced they’ll be cutting back service at Stillwater Regional Airport. Envoy Air, a regional carrier for American, has been operating daily flights between Stillwater and Dallas Fort-Worth.Starting Friday, there will be just one flight between the two cities. The plane will arrive at 1:30 and depart for DFW at 2. Cause... Read More.

Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo set for this weekend

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The 35th annual Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, one of the IPRA’s top outdoor rodeos, will be held this weekend at Lakeside Arena just north of Pawnee. Action starts at 8 o’clock nightly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, (July 30-Aug. 1) and organizers say they’ve cancelled indoor events and are encouraging fans to “mask up”... Read More.

Kay and Garfield counties see new virus-related deaths on Tuesday reporting 1,081 new COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, July 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,081 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, July 28. Oklahoma has now seen up to 33,775 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,412 cases are active.A tenth virus-related death was reported for Kay County on Tuesday. The individual was a Ponca City female... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

Tuesday, July 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education will hold a special meeting on July 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room of the Administration Center, 613 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City, Oklahoma. Notice was provided to the Kay County Clerk on July 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM. The primary purpose of the meeting... Read More.

Registration Still Open Until July 29 For PCPS

Tuesday, July 28 by Lyman James

Registration continues until tomorrow, July 29, for the Ponca City Public School district's 2020-21 school year.Returning PCPS middle school and high school students may register through the parent portal. Elementary students that are returning may send "Proof of Residency" to [email protected] and new students can also register at 111 W. Grand Ave. in downtown... Read More.

PCPS Cat Care Program Now Enrolling

Tuesday, July 28 by Lyman James

The PCPS “Cat Care” After-School Child Care Program is enrolling now! If you need after-school care for your Pre-K thru 5th grade student, please stop by the “Cat Care” office (located in the Registration Center at 111 W Grand Ave.) when you are registering your student for school. If your child was in “Cat Care”... Read More.

Kay County sees seven new COVID-19 cases, 1,401 new cases statewide

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,401 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, July 27. Oklahoma has now seen 32,686 cases since the pandemic began, and 7,434 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with seven new COVID-19 cases, putting the county at 188 cases, 9 deaths and 143 recoveries.... Read More.

Gone Savin’ Lives: Take Some Time to Donate Blood

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

July, 20th 2020 ─ Oklahoma Blood Institute knows this summer is different, and it may be a time for staycations or camping trips. Oklahoma Blood Institute needs donors to help rebuild the blood supply in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and is urging healthy adults to take some time to save lives this summer. Individuals ages sixteen and... Read More.

PCPS Registration Continues Through Wednesday, July 29

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

PCPS Registration continues through Wednesday, July 29. Returning PCPS middle school and high school students may register through the Parent Portal. Returning PCPS elementary students may send “Proof of Residency” to [email protected]. Returning and new students may also register at 111 West Grand. If you are uncomfortable with your child attending traditional school, PCPs is offering... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Rolls Out Their Return to Learn Plan Videos

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has rolled out their Return to Learn Plan 2020-2021. The Plan is posted on the district website and Facebook page. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The District goal is to create an in-person, traditional learning environment with layers of safeguards embedded to protect students, families, and staff. In an... Read More.

1,204 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,204 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, July 27. There have been 31,285 cases reported since testing started, and 6,5876 cases are active.Kay County has seen 181 cases, 9 deaths and 138 cases. Out of the 34 active cases in the county, 29 are in Ponca... Read More.