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Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today

Monday, August 23

Newkirk, OK has recently been chosen as a site for the Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” outreach initiative.The Oklahoma State Department of Health recently mobilized a fleet of wellness units and vans to help provide “gap” public health services in every corner of the county... Read More.

OSDH reports over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, August 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, August 20. The situation report shows that since March 2020, Oklahoma's seen 524,376 COVID-19 cases overall with 20,483 cases active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,220. The CDC provisional death count is 8,957. Locally, Kay... Read More.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation hosting 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games

Friday, August 20

Ponca City Parks and Recreation is hosting the 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games. The Games are scheduled to take place Sept 30th-Oct 3rd and are for participants 50 years or better (as of December 31, 2021). This Olympic style event includes competitions in fitness, swimming, basketball, pickleball, golf and... Read More.

Heat advisory for Osage County and northeast Oklahoma

Friday, August 20

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for sections of northeast Oklahoma from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Counties included in the advisory are Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers-Mayes, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee and McIntosh. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected... Read More.

PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

Friday, August 20

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools. Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I know I don’t have to remind you, but this last school year and the preceding quarter... Read More.

Survey up for City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Friday, August 20

The City of Ponca City is updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan to continue to recognize and meet those dangers, but the city needs your help. Please follow the link below or use your smartphone to scan the QR code and take about 5 minutes to complete a confidential and... Read More.

PCPS sends out reminder regarding COVID-19

Friday, August 20

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind parents to not send their kids to school if they're waiting on COVID-19 test results. If there's a positive case in the home, do not send your child to school and please contact your site principal.

Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,360 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, August 18. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 519,023 COVID-19 cases as 19,704 cases are active. The new cases 7 day rolling average is 2,210. The CDC provisional death count is 8,906. Locally, Kay County has... Read More.

OSDH releases weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, August 18. From August 8-14, 15,490 new COVID-19 cases, 12,621 recoveries and 82 deaths were documented. This is a 10% increase in new cases compared to August 1-7. 30,111 cases have been hospitalized. 19,181 specimens have... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 862 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 862 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 516,663 COVID-19 cases overall throughout the pandemic as 19,657 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,187 and the CDC provisional death count is 8,902. Posted below is data for regions across Oklahoma.... Read More.

Gov. Stitt makes stops in Ponca City on Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18

As Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Ponca City on Tuesday as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour, he held a meeting at City Central followed by making some stops around the area. Gov. Stitt and his Cabinet members visited Ponca City High School on Tuesday afternoon.... Read More.

Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters

Tuesday, August 17

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses beginning Tuesday, August 17. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges... Read More.