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Three earthquakes in western Kay County over the weekend

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Residents in the western half of Kay County might have felt some shaking on Friday night and Sunday.The U.S. Geological Survey Team recorded a 3.4 magnitude happened at around 11 p.m. Friday with an epicenter nearly 10 miles northwest of Blackwell (near 124th street and Dry Road). The same area experienced a 3.2 magnitude... Read More.

Blackwell woman arrested after early morning dispute

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

One Blackwell woman was arrested on Sunday morning after a domestic dispute.April Rummel, 33, was arrested on charges of reckless conduct with a firearm and domestic violence. This is after police received reports of shots fired in the 600 block of west Padon Ave. Police later found out in an investigation that Rummel fired... Read More.

Blackwell’s new Braum’s opens today

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Today is the day that Blackwell's new Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store near I-35 opens for the public.Blackwell's older Braum's suffered significant damage from an electrical fire back in late June 2019. The new store features 6,000 square feet with seating for nearly 80 people, double drive-thru windows and an outdoor patio seating... Read More.

Units respond to fire Sunday in Osage County

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Fire units from McCord, Ponca City and Osage Cove responded to a structure fire on Sunday at City View and Kelly Road in Osage County.Units responded to the fire just before noon. A female was transported from the scene by ambulance to AllianceHealth in Ponca City. A second ambulance was called for firefighters suffering... Read More.

60 more COVID-19 cases reported as of Sunday, Oklahoma’s total now at 3,253

Sunday, April 26 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirm an additional 60 positive cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 3,253 since testing started.There is one new death related to COVID-19 reported for Oklahoma. The death did not occur in Kay or any surrounding county.Local results show that Osage, Payne,... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 3,193; First COVID-19 related death reported for Payne County

Saturday, April 25 by Lyman James

As of the 11 a.m. update on Saturday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented 72 more positive cases of COVID-19, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 3,193 since testing began.In addition, 6 more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19, bringing the total to 6. One death was a Payne County man in the age... Read More.

Dr. Dalana Hawkins Named New Po-Hi Principal

Saturday, April 25 by Lyman James

Pending board approval, Dr. Dalana Hawkins has been named the new principal for Ponca City Senior High School. Her official start date is July 1, 2020. Dr. DaLana Hawkins has worked in education for 17 years. She began her teaching career with Ponca City High School in 2003, after completing her undergraduate degree in... Read More.

PO-HI-STEPPER TRYOUTS COMING SOON!!!

Saturday, April 25 by Lyman James

In these uncertain times, the PCPS District has decided to move forward with virtual tryouts for Po-Hi-Steppers. There will be a Zoom informational meeting on Thursday, April 30th at 6:00 pm.Please click the link below to sign-up for the tryout meeting. After you sign-up with the potential Hi-Stepper’s name and a good working email, you will receive... Read More.

Earthquake late Friday night northwest of Blackwell

Saturday, April 25 by Lyman James

If you felt somewhat of a shake Friday night in western Kay County, that wasn't your imagination.The U.S. Geological Survey Team recorded a 3.4 magnitude happened at around 11 p.m. Friday with an epicenter nearly 10 miles northwest of Blackwell.No damage has been reported. To see the details from the U.S.G.S., click here.

Oklahoma resident tests positive for COVID-19 in Cowley County, Kansas

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Public Health Officer, Thomas Langer, said in a press release on Friday that Cowley County, Ks. has recorded it's second case of COVID-19 since March 8, 2020.The confirmed illness is attributed to an adult female who is an Oklahoma resident that was tested in Cowley County on April 22, 2020. According... Read More.

OSDH reports 107 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

104 new positive COVID-19 cases were documented by the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Friday, bringing Oklahoma's total to 3,121 since testing began.In addition, 9 new deaths from COVID-19 were also reported, bringing the statewide total to 188. No deaths were reported for Kay or surrounding counties.Some good news to pass along is... Read More.

OSDH issues guidelines as elective surgical procedures can resume in Oklahoma today

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

In preparation for elective surgeries resuming in Oklahoma today, April 24, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) today issued the following guidelines for elective surgery centers and hospitals.For testing, elective surgery centers and hospitals must administer COVID-19 tests in partnership with private labs to test all patients prior to surgery. Patients should receive a negative COVID-19... Read More.