OSDH reports 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 892 cases Saturday, 921 for Sunday and 968 for Monday. Oklahoma has seen 655,512 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,228 active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 787 and the CDC provisional death count... Read More.

Food drive continuing in Blackwell until Sunday

The City of Blackwell continues to accept donations for a food drive that goes until this upcoming Sunday, November 21. City officials will take in non-perishable food donations at Blackwell City Hall at 221 West Blackwell Avenue, or the Blackwell Police Department at 224 West Blackwell Avenue.The following items are being accepted:-CANNED SOUPS/STEWS-NUT BUTTERS... Read More.
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Demolition and new construction begins today at Lake Ponca for bathroom and shower facility

The City of Ponca City Parks and Recreation department will begin the demolition and new construction of the Lake Ponca Campground Bathrooms and Shower Facility today.  The demolition of the current bathroom/shower facility will begin a three-month construction process to prepare the site for a new bathroom and shower facility. During construction, the Lake Ponca... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for rape & other charges involving child

On November 8, 2021, PCPD Detectives arrested Ponca City resident Scotty Joe Collins.  The investigation began when family members of a juvenile female attempted to talk with her about behavioral issues and she disclosed to the family members that Collins had molested her.  The juvenile was interviewed and disclosed multiple incidents of sexual abuse... Read More.
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Two arrested after pursuit ends in McCord

A pursuit that started before 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in Noble County ended in McCord in Osage County. Once the pursuit started in Noble County, the Kay County deputies requested assistance from the Osage County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle crashed near Lechtenberg Road and Highway 60 and the passenger attempted to escape. The driver was... Read More.
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Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular session Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 8, 2021. Vice-Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Chapman were present. Mayor Nicholson and Commissioner Scott were absent. Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and Proclamations, the Character Trait of... Read More.

School Board Discusses ACT, New Law

The Ponca City Board of Education met Monday night and discussed student ACT scores, along with Senate Bill 783 that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and deals with student transfers.Ponca City High School teacher Betsy Easley gave the board an ACT update. Easley said the ACT Review Committee was created to allow... Read More.