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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.

Cherokee Nation reaches 400,000 tribal citizens

Monday, October 4

According to USNews.com, the Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation said Wednesday that it has reached 400,000 tribal citizens and expects to become the most populous indigenous tribe in the United States again.“In the coming months, Cherokee Nation Registration will be adding thousands more tribal citizens whose applications are already pending... Read More.

Ponca City Police investigating inappropriate video

Monday, October 4

The Ponca City Police Department is investigating an inappropriate video that is circulating, that was rumored to involve a school employee and a student, at a Ponca City school.Detectives and School Resource Officers are investigating. It appears that the video was originally posted on TikTok, and at this time... Read More.

Test results show effect on Oklahoma Students during the pandemic

Monday, October 4

According to OklahomaWatch.org, Oklahoma students lost ground in nearly every grade and subject as they struggled to learn amid COVID-19 disruptions, newly released test score data shows.Results from state assessments taken by students in the spring show significant declines when compared to 2019, the last time students took state... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,880 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Friday, October 1

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,880 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 613,765 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. While 11,829 cases are active, this is 130 less compared to Wednesday’s active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 1,515. The CDC... Read More.

City of Blackwell hosting FREE vaccine pod Oct. 6

Friday, October 1

The City of Blackwell will be hosting the Kay County Health Department on Wednesday, October 6 for a FREE vaccine pod from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Blackwell Event Center.The vaccines for Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson will be available to the public with no appointment... Read More.