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Oklahoma sees 4,152 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Friday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 4,152 COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma has 21,584 active cases and has seen 539,074 cases since early 2020. The new cases 7 day average is 2,507 and the CDC provisional death count is 9,044. New data shows that Kay County has seen 5,949 COVID-19... Read More.

City of Ponca City receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities

Friday, August 27 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City has received a grant from Oklahoma Humanities in the amount of $15,000.00 made possible through the American Rescue Plan. These funds will be used to hire additional cleaning crews at the Marland Mansion.The City of Ponca City said in a Facebook post that the humanities are important to the... Read More.

Masks required for all PCPS transportation networks

Friday, August 27 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools announced Thursday that by federal order, masks are required for all public transportation networks. This includes any transportation with more than one person in school buses and school vans. Masks are mandated on all PCPS school buses.

Former Ponca City Wrestling Coach Has Two Felony Charges Dismissed

Friday, August 27 by Lyman James

Former Ponca City Wrestling Coach Justice Circle, 24, had his two felony charges dismissed on August 19 in the Kay County District Court. The felony charges he faced were for lewd or indecent acts to a child under the age of 16 and soliciting sexual conduct/communication with a minor by technology. The state moved to dismiss... Read More.

Nearly 15,000 COVID-19 cases reported statewide August 15-21

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

According to the weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, OSDH reported a total of 14,793 COVID-19 cases between August 15-21. During that time, 14,545 recoveries and 136 deaths were documented. As of Wednesday, Oklahoma's seen 534,922 COVID-19 cases as 20,191 are active. Oklahoma's seen 30,986 hospitalizations. Data shows that 3,717,622 total vaccine doses administered. This includes 2,057,606... Read More.

Kay County sees decrease in population

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

Following the 2020 U.S. Census, Kay County's population has dropped by 6.1%. The county lost more than 2,800 residents over the last decade. Kay County did have a population of 46,582 in 2010, but currently has a population of 43,700 as of 2020. Ponca City saw a decrease from 25,387 to 24,424 and Blackwell decreased... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office assist OHP Wednesday near Kaw City

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Wednesday with an oversized load that struck a power line on Coleman Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Kaw City. Kay Electric later arrived in the area and custokmers did experience power outage. The section of Coleman Road reopened Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported.

Over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 COVID-19 cases Wednesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma has 20,483 active cases and has seen 524,376 cases since early 2020. The new cases 7 day average is 2,271 and the CDC provisional death count is 9,030. New data shows that Kay County has seen 5,949 COVID-19... Read More.

Free ACT Test on October 5

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

A free ACT test will be given on October 5 for all Ponca City High School sophomores, juniors and seniors.Students must register by Sept. 8.Use the following link to register: Read More.

Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement

Wednesday, August 25 by Lyman James

Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of GNC Concrete, a company based... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,794 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, August 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,794 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, August 24. Oklahoma's seen 532,388 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,231 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,246. The provisional CDC death count is 9,004. The state has seen 30,111 hospitalizations. Locally, Kay County has seen 5,795 COVID-19 cases, 132... Read More.

Heat advisory for the Kay County area Tuesday

Tuesday, August 24 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for Kay, Noble and Payne counties from noon until 6 p.m. today and the National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from noon until 7 p.m. today. Heat index values up to 105 are expected for... Read More.