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Tonkawa teen found safe Monday night

Tuesday, October 26 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Police Department shared on Facebook Monday night that 16-year-old Tyson Skipper was found and is safe with his family. Tyler went missing at around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Tonkawa police is thankful to the community who provided information on his whereabouts.

Steve and Christi Lungren Purchase KSOK Radio, team with Sterling Broadcasting

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

The Lungren’s have formed Doxa Wave LLC and entered into an agreement with Cowley County Broadcasting, Inc to acquire KSOK’s 95.9 FM, 1280 AM and 103.3 The MIXX FM . The sale is subject to FCC regulatory approval and is expected to close by year’s end.For the past year, Steve Lungren has served as... Read More.

Dual Miss NOC Competition set for Tuesday

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

TONKAWA — The annual dual Miss Northern Oklahoma College Enid-Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Scholarship Competition is set for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at NOC Tonkawa.Nine Miss NOC Tonkawa candidates and three candidates for the Miss NOC Enid title will perform on stage in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 638,957 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,339 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,012. The CDC provisional death count is 11,098. According to the latest data from Wednesday, October... Read More.

Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel visiting Ponca City Friday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce will be holding a lunch and learn event on Friday, Oct. 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Pioneer Technology Center.According to PC News, the event will feature Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, where he will discuss the responsibilities of... Read More.

Over 1,100 COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,148 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 637,908 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,412 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,031. The CDC provisional death count is 11,068. According to the latest data from Wednesday, October... Read More.

OSDH shares weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, October 21. Data shows that throughout the week of October 10-16, 7,748 new COVID-19 cases, 8,801 recoveries and 1,138 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,102 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that... Read More.

Missing Ponca City girl found Tuesday

Thursday, October 21 by Lyman James

A Red Alert is no longer in effect for Lorraine Morningstar Torres of Ponca City since she's been found. Torres went missing on October 7th after being at her aunt's house in Ponca City. 12 days later on October 19, MMIP of Northern Oklahoma Indian Territory shared the news that she was found.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit returns to Newkirk October 25

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 107 W. 7th St, Newkirk, OK, October 25, 2021. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County Health Department at 580-762-1641. Services... Read More.

Former Blackwell Police Officer scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

Former Blackwell Police Officer Gary Dean Preuss, 52, is scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court.Preuss has felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and threaten to perform an acto fo violence. He's currently at the County Jail on a $100,000 bond.He was arrested after Blackwell police received reports on Saturday,... Read More.

OSDH encouraging Oklahomans to receive the flu shot

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

THE FOLLOWING IS DIRECTLY FROM THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to... Read More.

422 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 422 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 635,865 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,738 cases are active, which is more than 700 less than Monday. The new cases 7 day average is 1,082. The CDC provisional death count is... Read More.