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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.

State Rep. Ken Luttrell re-elected for 2020

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

State Representative Ken Luttrell was re-elected on Tuesday at the contest of candidacy hearings before the State Election Board in Oklahoma City. His challenger, Shawn Wilson of Blackwell, was determined not to be a resident of or a registered voter in District 37 and therefore ineligible to run against Luttrell.Luttrell was first elected back... Read More.

Want to submit business information? Here’s how!

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

If your business has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but planning on re-opening based on Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's plan released on Wednesday, please let us at Ponca Post know. We've created a page called "Open For Business" here on the website which you can click here to see. We would... Read More.

Personal care businesses can re-open today in Oklahoma

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

Today is the day that Personal care businesses CAN reopen, including hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas, and dog groomers. This follows a press conference Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt held on Wednesday.Phase OneUnder Phase One, Oklahoma should continue to follow Safer-At Home guidelines, social distancing, and avoid social gatherings in groups or facilities.Nonessential... Read More.

Oklahoma surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 cases; One new case for Kay County

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, 123 new positive cases of COVID-19 were documented for the state of Oklahoma, making the new number of cases reported since March to be 3,017.Locally, Kay, Payne and Logan counties both have one new COVID-19 case, and 3 new cases in Osage County. No changes for Garfield, Grant,... Read More.

PCPS Athletes Baylee Fincher and Ryley Beard Selected to OGBCA State teams

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

Baylee Fincher, Senior at Ponca City High School was recently selected to the 2020 Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association (OGBCA) All State team. Baylee averaged 15.7 points per game and 6.2 rebounds as a senior and scored 1334 points in her career as a Lady Cat. She was also selected to the VYPE Top 100... Read More.

Tonkawa principle announces Bucs Valedictorians

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

Tonkawa principle Kyle Simpson has announced the Valedictorians for the Bucs class of 2020. They include Rosie Conaway, Ashton Linton, Reagan Mulligan and Cassidy Williamson. Congratulations! Information on Graduation Ceremonies for Tonkawa have not been released.

PCPS releases update Wednesday with graduation information

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday, April 22. Details about graduation are provided Senior Families: It is important to schedule some dates for senior traditions that have been long-standing and to replicate as much normalcy as possible during this global pandemic based on the current guidelines for large public... Read More.

Hospice of NCO cancels Memorial Golf Tournament

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma made the announcement on Wednesday that due to COVID-19 Pandemic, they have decided to cancel the Memorial Golf Tournament for this year. Hospice of North Central Oklahoma says that they love spending the day with everyone, but want everyone to stay safe. They look forward to Hospice Memorial Golf... Read More.