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Call Before You Dig: OKIE811 helps you locate buried lines

Monday, June 16 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma homeowners and contractors are being reminded to call 811 before starting any digging projects this summer.OKIE811, the state’s official utility locating service, says the free call can prevent costly and dangerous accidents involving buried infrastructure like gas, electric, and internet lines.M.G. Govia, a spokesperson for OKIE811, spoke to News 9’s Read More.

Call For Grand Jury Investigation Nears Deadline

Monday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

An effort to launch a grand jury investigation into Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services must meet a deadline on Friday, Jan. 10, according to its organizers. Launched in October, the initiative is backed by the Oklahoma NAACP, Oklahomans for Children’s Rights, and republican State Rep. Justin “JJ” Humphrey. Lynda Steele, an activist volunteering on behalf... Read More.

Officer, Resident Suffer Cut Wounds Following Disturbance Call At AC Home; Suspect Hospitalized

Saturday, August 20 by Lyman James

An officer and others suffered cut wounds early Saturday morning in Arkansas City.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, officers were called at approximately 5:18 a.m. to the 400 block N. A Street via an open line 911 call.Upon arrival, officers found an active disturbance between family members.Police encountered a 43-year... Read More.

City of Blackwell notified of possible scam call

Friday, December 17 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell has been notified this morning of a possible scam call posing as the City of Blackwell's Electrical Department and surveying customers in an attempt to get personal information.The City of Blackwell will NEVER contact you outside the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.DO NOT give out... Read More.

Mayor Nicholson to join Zoom call for passenger railway

Wednesday, June 9 by Lyman James

Ponca City Mayor Homer Nicholson is scheduled to take part in a Zoom call this week concerning the need for passenger rail linking Wichita, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. The route would pass through Ponca City. According to Nicholson, mayors in Guthrie, Edmond, Ark City and Wichita are all on board.According to KAKE-TV in... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of scam call

Tuesday, February 2 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office has received more reports of subjects calling and identifying as deputies, stating that you have warrants for arrest and requesting you to verify your personal information and send them money on a prepaid debit card.Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to remind the public that law enforcement will NEVER call... Read More.

Perry Police warn of scam call going around

Thursday, July 23 by Lyman James

The Perry Police Department wants to warn the public of a scam call that is going around. The call goes as follows:Caller - "Good morning, According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate... Read More.

Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering questions submitted in advance by... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Call Going Around

Friday, January 10 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to warn citizens of a new scam call going around.A Blackwell resident contacted the sheriff's office this week after receiving a call from what she stated was the sheriff's office.The resident said that the caller was a male subject that told her she owed a debt to a... Read More.