Kirk Hamlin receives May Golden Apple Award

Kirk Hamlin, teacher at West Middle School, has been awarded the May Golden Apple Award. This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning in and out of the classroom. The Golden Apple Program is made possible by community partners Kenny Wheeler...

Kay County Sheriff’s Office looking for vehicle

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is asking for the help of citizens. If you see the vehicle in the attached image, please notify the Sheriffs office immediately. Please pay attention to the details. KCSO says they've seen many vehicles that resemble this one, but was not it. If you do see this vehicle, call...

Pfizer Vaccine Approved for 12-15 Year Olds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020, for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older.
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OK Freewheel Tour plans to make stop in Blackwell

Oklahoma's Premier Road and Gravel Cross-State Bicycle Tour "OK Freewheel 2021" will take place June 6-12.The tour will begin in Vernon, TX before ending in Ark City, KS making Blackwell the last leg of this spectacular trip! Bikers will camp out in Blackwell. Other communities they'll camp in are Frederick, Medicine Park, Hinton, Kingfisher...

OSDH reporting 71 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 71 new COVID-19 cases for the state on Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 451,349 COVID-19 cases. One death was reported Tuesday to put the death toll at 8,380.There are 1,261 active COVID-19 cases in the state and Kay County has nine active cases. OSDH...

Mavs’ Softball ends season in Region 2 Tournament

MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma -- The NOC Mavericks ended their season Sunday at the hands of 6th ranked and top seed Seminole 8-2.The loss ended the Mavs season at 30-28 in coach Tori Wilde's first full season at NOC.Hallie Durkee’s two run home run in the third accounted for NOC's runs.Lynsey Ailey had two hits for...
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Mavs baseball drop playoff game to Western

  ENID, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Baseball team lost 8-0 to top seeded Western in the first round of the NJCAA Region 2 Tournament at Enid Friday night.   NOC (31-26) drops to the consolation bracket where they faced North Central Missouri College at 1 p.m. Monday in Enid.

Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info On Missing Man

The Cowley County Sheriff's Office is looking for any information regarding the whereabouts of Eddie Dean Walker. He was reported missing on May 10, 2021 by family. No one has heard from him since September 22, 2020. If you have any information please contact Deputy Roger Wilt or Undersheriff Christina McDonald at (620)221-5444.

Ponca City Lady Cats Tennis Team named OSSAA Academic State Champions

The Ponca City Lady Cat tennis team was named OSSAA Academic State Champions for the 2020-2021 school at the recent state tournament. The results were based on last semester’s (2020 fall) academic report and grades. All six girls have a 4.0 grade point average. This is an amazing and well-deserved award for a talented...
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PCPS Teacher Honored in 20 Under 2 List

The Teaching and Leading Initiative of Oklahoma (TLI) has honored 20 of the top novice teachers in the state in the third annual 20 Under 2 Novice Teaching Awards, a list of promising new Oklahoma teachers. The honorees include Leighton Loch, a teacher for Ponca City Public Schools. The 20 Under 2 award celebrates emerging...

Po-Hi Commencement Ceremony Scheduled For Friday

May 17 – The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 will be held on Friday, May 21 at Sullins Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. A live feed of the commencement ceremony will be provided by Speak Now Productions. Only graduates will be permitted to enter...

NOC lifts mask mandate effective immediately and revises Pandemic Protocols

Northern Oklahoma College has updated the NOC Pandemic Plan effective immediately, according to school officials.   The college is lifting its mask policy mandate making masks no longer required, effective immediately. Exception: masks will be required in certain areas of health services. Although mask mandates for campus will no longer be in effect,...