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Blackwell’s “Night of Lights” Christmas Parade is set for December 6

Wednesday, November 17 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will have their 9th Annual "Night of Lights" Christmas Parade coming up on Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Lineup will be at 5:45 that evening at Main and Dewey. All parade entries are to be lighted and display an appropriate Christmas theme. Following the parade will be the lighting of... Read More.

OSDH Weekly Epidemiology Report for October 6

Thursday, October 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 26-October 2, 9,319 new COVID-19 cases, 12,377 recoveries and 264 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 35,257 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 14,445... Read More.

City of Blackwell hosting FREE vaccine pod Oct. 6

Friday, October 1 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be hosting the Kay County Health Department on Wednesday, October 6 for a FREE vaccine pod from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Blackwell Event Center.The vaccines for Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson will be available to the public with no appointment necessary.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell on October 6

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, October 6, 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 will... Read More.

PCPS reporting 6 COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, August 24 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools released the first COVID-19 Release for the 2021-22 school year. So far, the PCPS school system has reported six COVID-19 cases, 39 close contacts and 45 total affected. Four COVID-19 cases were for Po-Hi and two for Po-Hi/LN. Along with the release, the following is from Superintendent Shelley Arrott: "If your child is... Read More.

Early voting starts Thursday for April 6 elections

Wednesday, March 31 by Lyman James

If you wish to vote in-person early for the April 6 Municipal elections, you can do so starting Thursday. Early voting will be at the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.Elections are on the ballots in Blackwell, Newkirk, and Tonkawa, Frontier School District, and Billings School... Read More.

Winter peak time occurring between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Kay Electric customers

Wednesday, February 17 by Lyman James

Kay Electric Cooperative announced Tuesday night that one of the winter peak times is 6 a.m.-9 a.m. this morning.During this time, it is possible there will be rolling SPP outages that would affect Kay Electric customers. Please try to conserve electricity during this time. Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram or our website as... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory extended until 6 p.m. for Kay County

Monday, February 8 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has extended the Winter Weather Advisory for Kay County until 6 p.m. Monday.Other counties included are Grant, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland and Pottawatomie.Areas of freezing drizzle will occur through at least noon. This will lead to slick roads, especially on bridges and overpasses.Slick... Read More.

OSDH reporting 1,039 new COVID-19 cases, 6 virus-related deaths and 1,088 recoveries for Thursday

Thursday, September 17 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,039 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Sept. 17. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 73,318 COVID-19 cases as 10,274 cases are active.Six additional virus-related deaths were documented on Thursday to put the state's death toll at 930. One death being a Garfield County female... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 695 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths and 435 recoveries for Sunday

Sunday, September 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 695 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, Sept. 13. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 69,354 COVID-19 cases as 9,889 of those cases are active.Six additional virus-related deaths were reported Sunday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 905. Health officials have not released information regarding... Read More.