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The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect

Friday, November 7 by AP

The Federal Aviation Administration ‘s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans.The 40 airports selected by the FAA span more than two dozen states and include hubs such... Read More.

Byng cancels school due to overnight fire

Friday, October 3 by News 9

File photoBYNG, Okla. -Byng Public Schools says classes are canceled for Friday after a fire damaged the cafeteria. According to local reports, several fire departments were called in to assist with the fire. The damage done by the flames is not currently clear.A cause of the fire has not been released.

Heartland Flyer faces service suspension due to lack of funding from Texas

Tuesday, June 10 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Heartland Flyer is facing a service suspension on or before October 1, because it will not have the funding it needs to continue operating.The Heartland Flyer train service has been helping Oklahomans travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 25 years. According to Amtrack, the Heartland Flyer... Read More.

China Announces Counter Tariffs on Numerous U.S. Products With U.S. Levies Due to Take Effect

Tuesday, February 4 by CBS News

China said Tuesday it would counter President Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports. It also announced an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures aimed at the U.S., ratcheting up trade tensions between the two economic heavyweights.U.S. tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico were... Read More.

PCPS Reminding Students, Staff, Parents and Patrons How They Will be Notified if School Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Monday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

With winter weather expected to come in this weekend, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather.If school will be closed for inclement weather or another unforeseen reason, every effort will be made to make an announcement by... Read More.

Oklahoma Promise applications due June 30

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th-graders in the 2021-22 school year to apply for the program.June 30 is the last day for those students to enroll in... Read More.

Kay Electric members to see higher than normal monthly bills in the coming months due to the market fuel generation costs

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

ATTENTION KAY ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS!!! With the high temperatures, high residential electric usage that goes along with the summer heat, limited fuel supply for electric generation and supply chain shortages, Kay Electric members will be seeing higher than normal monthly bills in the coming months due to the market fuel generation costs. We are doing... Read More.

Areas of Kaw Lake closed due to flooding

Tuesday, May 10 by Lyman James

As of Monday, May 9, the following areas are closed at Kaw Lake due to flooding: Osage Cove low water ramp Sandy Beach swim area Mcfadden Cove courtesy dock Mcfadden Cove Day Use area Coon Creek boat ramp and sites 34 - 40 Sarge Creek courtesy dock and sites 1 -6 and 27-29 Washunga Bay courtesy dock and sites 50-55Closed due... Read More.

2nd half of taxes due before April 1

Tuesday, March 15 by Lyman James

Ponca City News reports that the Kay County Treasurer, would like to remind tax payers that the 2nd half of their taxes is due before April 1st and that paying on-line with eCheck is fee free at kaycounty.org.The Treasurer’s office is now located at 219 S Main, Newkirk in the Kay County Administration... Read More.

No school for PCPS today due to Professional Development Day

Friday, March 11 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind students and their families that there is no school for today.Today is a professional development day for PCPS with next week being Spring Break. PCPS students return to class on March 21.

Local city offices in Kay County announce closures due to increase in COVID-19 cases

Wednesday, January 12 by Lyman James

Local city offices in Kay County announced closures on Tuesday due to the impact of active COVID-19 cases.TONKAWATonkawa City Office lobby will be closed to walk in customers until further notice. Please use the drive-thru window for customer service. We have made this decision due to the increase in active COVID cases.You can pay... Read More.

PCPS addresses issues district could face due to COVID-19

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

With the rapid spread of the Omicron Variant of COVID-19, Ponca City Public Schools needs to advise families of possible issues the district could face as far as staffing is concerned. PCPS is committed to making sure the buildings stay open because they know students learn best with face-to-face instruction. However, PCPS could have... Read More.