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Kay, Garfield and Pawnee counties each have one new COVID-19 case; 983 active cases statewide

Saturday, May 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting on Saturday that there are 80 new positive cases of Covid-19 as there are currently 983 active cases in the state. Since testing started, there have been a total of 6,418 COVID-19 cases.Kay, Garfield and Pawnee counties all have one new... Read More.

Area of 7th Street in Newkirk closed due to oil spill

Friday, May 29

At 12:40 p.m. on Friday, the city of Newkirk lost an electric transformer at Pine Avenue/7th Street and River Road in the eastbound lane.Due to the oil spill, the given area must be closed until a professional hazmat team can clean the area – this is the requirement for... Read More.

More locations in Ponca City to open up Monday, June 1

Friday, May 29

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at https://www.okcommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Up-and-Recover-Safely-Plan.pdfSince the Governor’s announcement of OURS,... Read More.

41 new COVID-19 cases reported Friday; 998 cases active statewide

Friday, May 29

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting on Friday that there are 68 new positive cases of Covid-19 as there are currently 998 active cases in the state. Since testing started, there have been a total of 6,338 COVID-19 cases.Osage County is the only local county with one... Read More.

University Center taking reservations for possible summer robotic’s offerings

Friday, May 29

The University Center in Ponca City will begin taking reservations for possible summer robotic's offerings beginning the week of July 6th. There are four unique offerings this summer. Each session is limited to 10 students. To learn more about the different sessions and to reserve your child's seat, please... Read More.

Fifth COVID-19 case in Cowley County

Friday, May 29

A new case of COVID-19 has been detected in Cowley County. The virus has been confirmed in a female that has had no travel history outside of Cowley County. This is the first new case in the County over the past 3 weeks. Disease investigation and close contact tracing... Read More.

Warrant issued for Ponca City man facing rape charge

Friday, May 29

An outstanding warrant has been issued for 41-year-old Bryan Eugene Hiser of Ponca City.Hiser faces one felony charge of first degree rape after sexually abusing a child back in April 2018 and denied allegations at the time. During an interview in February 2019 with OSBI agent Michael Dean and... Read More.

Oklahoma Board of Education approves school to be taught on Saturdays in the fall

Friday, May 29

During a special meeting Thursday, the Oklahoma Board of Education voted to approve a waiver to allow school to be taught on Saturday starting in the fall and will be counted toward the year’s attendance requirements.Classes were cut short in March of this year due to the pandemic. According... Read More.

Opening date for Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex

Friday, May 29

The Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex will be opening in a limited capacity on June 8, 2020.Details about their new operating procedures, including limited public access to buildings and social distancing requirements, will be shared shortly on the tribe's website omtribe.org. (click here)

Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 41 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday; 1,034 cases active at this time

Thursday, May 28

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday shows 41 new positive cases of COVID-19, putting the statewide total of cases at 6,270 with 1,034 cases active.Locally, one new case was added for Osage County who's total is back to 94. Pawnee County also has... Read More.

Cowley County Public Health Officer Issues Order on COVID-19

Thursday, May 28

In response to the void created by the veto of HB 2054 by the Governor on May 26, 2020, Cowley County Public Health Officer, Thomas Langer has issued a local public health order specific to COVID-19. The local order became effective today at 12:00 am. It basically adopts the... Read More.

OBI Blood Drives on June 3

Thursday, May 28

May 20, 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.