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Over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 26

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 COVID-19 cases Wednesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma has 20,483 active cases and has seen 524,376 cases since early 2020. The new cases 7 day average is 2,271 and the CDC provisional death count is 9,030. New data shows that Kay... Read More.

Free ACT Test on October 5

Thursday, August 26

A free ACT test will be given on October 5 for all Ponca City High School sophomores, juniors and seniors.Students must register by Sept. 8.Use the following link to register: Read More.

Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement

Wednesday, August 25

Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,794 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, August 25

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,794 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, August 24. Oklahoma's seen 532,388 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,231 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,246. The provisional CDC death count is 9,004. The state has seen 30,111 hospitalizations. Locally, Kay County has... Read More.

Heat advisory for the Kay County area Tuesday

Tuesday, August 24

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for Kay, Noble and Payne counties from noon until 6 p.m. today and the National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from noon until 7 p.m. today. Heat index values up... Read More.

OSDH reports 6,218 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, August 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday said the state has seen 6,218 COVID-19 cases since Friday as 1,558 cases were reported Monday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 530,594 COVID-19 cases since March 2020 as 20,809 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,113 and... Read More.

PCPS reporting 6 COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, August 24

Ponca City Public Schools released the first COVID-19 Release for the 2021-22 school year. So far, the PCPS school system has reported six COVID-19 cases, 39 close contacts and 45 total affected. Four COVID-19 cases were for Po-Hi and two for Po-Hi/LN. Along with the release, the following is from Superintendent... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday

Monday, August 23

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe will have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 25 at the Tribal Complex Community Building. Vaccines will be available by appointment. Walk-ins will be scheduled based on unavailability. The Otoe will be offering 1st or 2nd shots of the Pfizer or Moderna. Minors 12+ years of... Read More.

Upcoming October Bond Election Discussed

Monday, August 23

Members of the Ponca City community, bringing multiple interests to the table, were invited to two different meetings this week to discuss the school’s upcoming bond election on Tuesday, Oct. 12. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow improvements to... Read More.

City of Tonkawa notifying Commercial Customers about New Trash Service Rates

Monday, August 23

The City of Tonkawa has mailed letters to all Commercial Customers for the New Trash Service Rates.The city asks Commercial Customers to please review the new Trash Service Rates, then please select the type of Trash Service and the frequency of trash pick-up you desire. Please return the completed... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Monday, August 23

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a... Read More.

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.