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NOC summer courses moved online

Monday, April 13

Northern Oklahoma College summer classes will move to online and distance learning following its decision to shift classes for the current semester. “Summer classes will still be offered; however, the format of some of these courses will be changing to continue to accommodate CDC guidelines for social distancing,” said Dr.... Read More.

Two new COVID-19 cases in Grant and Kay counties, Oklahoma up to 1,868 positive cases since testing started

Saturday, April 11

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported up to 1,868 positive cases in Oklahoma dating back to when testing began in March.Locally, Kay County has one new COVID-19 case to bring the total of positive cases to 42, Grant County is up... Read More.

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce extends state of emergency in Stillwater

Friday, April 10

The following is a press release from the city of Stillwater. (STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / April 10, 2020) – Mayor Will Joyce issued a proclamation today extending the state of emergency in Stillwater for COVID-19 until April 30 at 11:59 p.m.The April 10 proclamation extends previous federal, state and local proclamations... Read More.

Kay County COVID-19 cases jumps from 36 to 41, New deaths from virus in Osage, Garfield and Pawnee Counties

Friday, April 10

The state of Oklahoma took another jump on Friday with over 100 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Oklahoma now has reported 1,794 positive cases of COVID-19 dating back to when testing started in March.New numbers from the Oklahoma State Department of health also show that 8... Read More.

City of Ponca City observing Good Friday

Friday, April 10

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY today and means there will be no residential trash service. In addition, the Ponca City Landfill is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Lew Wentz Golf Course IS open and will be open through the weekend.

Three new COVID-19 cases in Kay County, Statewide reported cases at 1,684

Thursday, April 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their daily update on Thursday, April 9, stating that three new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Kay County, bringing the total amount of reported cases in the county to 36.For surrounding counties, Garfield County remains with 5 COVID-19 cases, Grant County... Read More.

Ponca City man critically injured in fatal accident in Wagoner County

Wednesday, April 8

A Ponca City man is in critical condition following a fatal accident that occurred at 3:11 a.m. Wednesday on 141st St South and 220th East Ave, approximately 4 miles west of Coweta in Wagoner County in northeast Oklahoma.Jonathan Micah Howard, 60, of Ponca City was driving a 2009 Toyota Rav-4... Read More.

Friday Night Lights Celebration for Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, April 8

The Ponca City Public School District is asking everyone in the community to help them celebrate Ponca City Wildcats each Friday night with Friday Night Lights! Each Friday night from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM, the District is going to light up one of their stadiums to signify they are here and... Read More.

Online COVID-19 Symptom Checker Now Online

Wednesday, April 8

The Oklahoma State Department of Health launched a new “symptom checker” service on its website to help keep track of Oklahomans with coronavirus symptoms. It can be accessed from your computer or your phone. You can enter your basic information, such as name, date of birth and some contact... Read More.

Third Kay County resident dies from COVID-19, Oklahoma up to 1,524 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday

Wednesday, April 8

According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, a third Kay County resident has died due to COVID-19. This is the second death from the virus within Kay County in the last 48 hours. However, no new cases have been reported in Kay County where the total remains at... Read More.