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So what is an essential business?

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced restrictions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, which include closing nonessential businesses in counties where positive cases of the virus are reported. That would now include Kay, Osage and other surrounding counties except for Grant. But just what is... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Steps-Up to Help Local Hospital

The Ponca City Public School District recently stepped-up in the time of crisis. The Ponca City Hospital was having a shortage of hand sanitizer, so they contacted the PCPS District to see if they could help. PCPS came to the rescue! Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The hospital reached out to... Read More.
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164 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma as of Wednesday

A total of 55 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state of Oklahoma late Wednesday morning. Five people have died from the virus, including two in Oklahoma County. Pawnee, Tulsa and Cleveland Counties were the locations of the three other deaths.KWTV in Oklahoma City reports that 59 Oklahomans... Read More.

More than 100 COVID-19 cases documented for Oklahoma Tuesday

As of Tuesday afternoon, there are now 109 documented cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma. No changes for Kay County which remains at 5 COVID-19 cases. For nearby counties, Noble county reported its second case, Payne County remains at three and Pawnee County reported its fourth COVID-19... Read More.
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COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic to be in Ponca City Wednesday

The Kay County Health Department in cooperation with the City of Ponca City, Kay County Emergency Management, and other community partners will provide a COVID-19 drive-through testing clinic. Supplies are limited and testing will focus on individuals in Kay County at highest risk.When: March 25, 2020 from 10:00 am... Read More.

State Superintendent Hofmeister proposes schools to not re-open

Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister proposed on Monday that all schools in the state will not reopen for the rest of the school year due to the spread of COVID-19. This includes area schools across northern Oklahoma. Rather than returning to class, Oklahoma students are expected to continue distance... Read More.
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Food Pyramid hosting OBI Micro Blood Drive on March 31

March 23, 2020 ─  Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now more than... Read More.

Po-Hi Stepper Tryout Postponed

Due to the school temporary closure, the Po-Hi-Stepper tryout meeting has been postponed. If we are back in school, the tryout meeting will be held on April 6th in the Assembly Center at the high school at 5:30 PM. Tryout clinic will start on April 7 and run through... Read More.