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Joy Hofmeister running for Oklahoma Governor

Friday, October 8

Oklahoma’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has officially announced that she's running for Oklahoma governor.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, Hofmeister, a lifelong Republican, also announced she's flipping parties, challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt as a Democrat. She made the announcement on her Twitter account.Hofmeister said the following... Read More.

Four arrests made at one home by PCPD Tuesday

Thursday, October 7

Ponca City police served a search warrant at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday at 812 west Oklahoma that ended with four arrests.Det. Jeff Woodward said police also recovered property that was reported stolen earlier in the day.Police report that Erinn Shey Camren, 24, was arrested on warrants.Jesse Charles Lawson, 30, was... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center facing construction delays materials needed to finish Westward Expansion project

Thursday, October 7

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has construction delays for materials needed to finish their Westward Expansion project. Items are caught up in the supply chain issues experienced across the world.“We have a few items that do not have a timetable for their arrival. We hope to be in the facility... Read More.

OSDH Weekly Epidemiology Report for October 6

Thursday, October 7

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 26-October 2, 9,319 new COVID-19 cases, 12,377 recoveries and 264 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 35,257 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID... Read More.

Kildare Fire Department hosting Fish Fry

Wednesday, October 6

The Kildare Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Fish Fry Sunday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or until supplies last at Kildare's Fire Station. This meal is by donation, suggested donation of $5 a person. The money raised will go towards general operations of the fire department.

Less than 700 COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday

Wednesday, October 6

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 682 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, October 5. According to the latest situation report, Oklahoma's seen 619,738 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as10,475 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,336 and the CDC provisional death count is 10,479. According... Read More.

Early Voting Soon for Bond Election

Wednesday, October 6

Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 7 for voters in the Ponca City Public School district to vote in the proposed bond election scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 12.Early voting is available Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kay County Election Board... Read More.

Important update for this weekend’s Top of OK Jamboree

Tuesday, October 5

The Top of OK Jamboree has shared this important update for this weekend's event in Blackwell: The Top of Oklahoma Jamboree is dedicated to the health & safety of fans, staff and artists. Providing as close to a normal music event experience as possible is our goal while also maintaining... Read More.

OSDH sees more than 5,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, October 5

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 5,170 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 1,537 cases on Saturday, 1,517 cases Sunday and 785 cases Monday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 619,056 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. While 11,288 cases are active, this is more than 500... Read More.

Ponca City residents to decide on proposed $49.7 million school bond election Oct. 12

Tuesday, October 5

Ponca City residents have not voted on a bond issue since 2015, six years ago. On Oct. 12, 2021, voters will decide on a proposed $49.7 million school bond election. This seven-year bond project is coupled with an additional $10 million of CARES funds to allow for improvements in... Read More.

PCPCS reporting 16 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 27

Monday, October 4

Ponca City Public Schools reported 16 positive COVID-19 cases for last week. This is one fewer than the week prior. PCPS also reported 57 close contacts and 73 in total affected.Out of the 16 new cases, only 4 required contact tracing. The other 12 cases were student/staff members who... Read More.

New information involving missing woman last seen in Tonkawa

Monday, October 4

As the search continues for a missing woman, new details have been released.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, 60-year-old Cathy Ann James has been missing since Sept. 4 when she was last seen in Tonkawa.James’ sister called the Tonkawa Police Department to report that she had not been heard... Read More.