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Wanted person out of Enid arrested in Grant County

Thursday, June 11

Deputy Mathew Fortney, Undersheriff Tim Wilkerson of the Grant County Sheriff's Department, and Officer Sinor of the Medford Police Department responded to a call on Wednesday, June 10, from a citizen regarding a vehicle that matched the description of a stolen vehicle last known to be driven by wanted... Read More.

Ballot information for June 30 election in Kay County

Thursday, June 11

The upcoming June 30 election in Kay County is only weeks away, and we have the information on what you'll see on the ballot when you go to vote.Elections being held in Kay County include Newkirk, Kildare and Blackwell. STATE OFFICERS Corporation Commissioner - Republican:Harold D. SpradlkingTodd Hiett CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS U.S. Senator -... Read More.

117 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Wednesday; Osage, Payne and Pawnee counties see new cases

Wednesday, June 10

The number of COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma took a big jump on Wednesday, June 10, as the Oklahoma State Department of health documented 117 new positive cases of COVID-19, putting the state's overall total of cases at 7,480 since testing started.At this time, there are 1,314 active cases in... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools postpones upcoming events after assistant football coach tests positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10

Shawn Haskins of Blackwell Public Schools shared an update on Wednesday morning after an assistant coach for the Blackwell High School football team tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. (See story)After visiting with the state epidemiologist and state health department officials, Blackwell Public Schools will be postponing all... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Antibody Test with Blood Donation June 15th through June 18th

Wednesday, June 10

June 8, 2020 ─ Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors.Oklahoma Blood Institute is offering FREE COVID-19... Read More.

Osage Nation makes decision to cut the Osage Nation Head Start Program

Wednesday, June 10

The Osage News is reporting that after 41 years, parents in Osage County will no longer have the choice to enroll their child in an Osage Nation Head Start.Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear says that after the Osage Casinos closed for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the... Read More.

8th District Attorney Office releases details on certain individuals on top 10 most wanted list

Wednesday, June 10

On Tuesday, the 8th District Attorney Office released information on different suspects on the top 10 most wanted list. The photos used belong to the 8th District Attorney Office. Makenzie Dawn Anderson, 19, of Kaw City is wanted for trafficking illegal drugs (methamphetamine), conspiracy to deliver controlled dangerous substance and... Read More.

PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT DATES AND INFORMATION

Wednesday, June 10

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT We are so excited for registration for the 2020-2021 school year to begin. It is going to be wonderful to see our returning students and to meet our new students in August. Our teachers and staff cannot wait to interact with students and families after a... Read More.

Strong winds Wednesday help fuel wildfires

Wednesday, June 10

Yesterday's strong winds across Oklahoma helped to add fuel to wilfires across the state. A grass fire occurred Tuesday evening on U.S. 177 near the Kay/Noble county line. Ponca City Fire units were dispatched just before 8 p.m., and they assisted the Ranch Drive fire and Marland fire units.... Read More.

Blackwell assistant football coach tests positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10

Blackwell Public Schools released an update on their Facebook page late Tuesday that an assistant football coach for Blackwell High School has tested positive for COVID-19.This coach traveled out of state to a funeral recently where he was exposed to the COVID-19 virus. On Friday afternoon of last week,... Read More.

High Wind Warning for Kay, Grant, Garfield, Noble and Kingfisher counties

Tuesday, June 9

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a High Wind Warning that goes until 1 a.m. Wednesday morning.Other counties across north central Oklahoma included in the warning are Grant, Garfield, Noble and Kingfisher.West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to... Read More.

Family Health & Fitness Day Saturday, June 13

Tuesday, June 9

The Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department invites all Ponca City residents to celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13. Family Health & Fitness Day promotes the importance of local parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. To celebrate, the Parks and Recreation Department encourages everyone to connect... Read More.