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Ponca City lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, July 2

The following is from the City of Ponca City. In response to the press release concerning pool closures in Ponca City, a former employee who life guarded at AMBUC, Wentz and RecPlex pools has tested positive for COVID-19.The City Lifeguards rotate to all pools throughout the week, therefore creating "close... Read More.

OSDH reports 355 new COVID-19 cases; Over 500 new recoveries for Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 355 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 1. The number of cases for Oklahoma is now at 14,112 since testing started, and 3,507 cases are active.For new cases in local counties, Payne County has five, Osage County with three, Washington... Read More.

Bartlesville man injured in accident near Barnsdall

Wednesday, July 1

A personal injury collision occurred Tuesday on County Road 2420 westbound, 3 miles west of Barnsdall in Osage County.Javier Garcia, 22, of Bartlesville was driving a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on the county road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle then departed the... Read More.

Kay County and Statewide Primary Election Results

Wednesday, July 1

Voters made their way out to the polls yesterday, and here are the results for Kay County.Marilee Thornton has been re-elected for Kay County Court Clerk, Joe Anderson gets the Newkirk Commissioner position, Michael Smith wins the Kildare Public Scxhool Seat, Glenn Cox is the new Blackwell Mayor and... Read More.

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool And RecPlex Pool Closed Through July 14 due to a COVID-19 exposure

Tuesday, June 30

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool, and the Rec Plex Pool will be closed Wednesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 14, in order to ensure the safety of citizens and employees due to a COVID-19 exposure.According to guidelines from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, if someone was a “CLOSE CONTACT”... Read More.

OSDH reports 585 new COVID-19 cases, most reported in a single day for Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 585 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 30. This is the most cases reported in a single day for Oklahoma. The overall total of cases for the state is at 13,757 with 3,672 active cases.For new cases in... Read More.

Primary Election Day in Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30

Voters in Oklahoma will head to the polls today fore the Statewide Primary Election. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. A list of polling places for Kay County is posted below.The Oklahoma Policy Institute recommend the following information:Voters are encouraged to take precautions... Read More.

Heat Advisory in effect for Tuesday

Tuesday, June 30

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a Heat Advisory running from noon until 9 p.m.The advisory is for portions of northern and central Oklahoma. Heat index could get as high as 108 for Ponca City.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces New Mobile App & Website Design

Tuesday, June 30

The Ponca City Public School District has launched a new mobile app to provide families with 24/7/365 access to important issues and information. The free mobile app looks like the picture above and can be downloaded any time from the iTunes® and Google Play® app stores.PCPS Public Relations Director... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Notified of Possible COVID-19 Case

Monday, June 29

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware of a possible COVID-19 case.There has not been a positive confirmation of testing results, but to err on the side of caution to protect our students and staff, all indoor summer extra-curricular activities in Ponca City Public School facilities will... Read More.