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Weekly epidemiology report shows vaccine increase in Kay County

Friday, November 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 10. Data shows that throughout the week of November 7-13, 5,507 new COVID-19 cases, 3,521 recoveries and 76 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,808 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that... Read More.

Epidemiology report shows increase of vaccinated people in Kay County

Thursday, November 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 3. Data shows that throughout the week of October 24-29, 4,301 new COVID-19 cases, 5,599 recoveries and 169 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,654 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that... Read More.

Kay County Health Department shares info on who’s eligible for the booster dose of the vaccines

Wednesday, November 3 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department recently shared information on who all is eligible for the booster dose of the vaccines. If you received the Janssen primary does, you only need to be 18 years of age or older to get the booster. Booster shots for Janssen can be given at least 2 months after the... Read More.

Weekly epidemiology report shows increase in Kay County vaccine rate

Thursday, October 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, October 27. Data shows that throughout the week of October 17 -23, 5,604 new COVID-19 cases, 7,283 recoveries and 170 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,422 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists... Read More.

Ark City teen killed in accident in Kay County

Thursday, October 28 by Lyman James

Rhett Lathers, 17, of Arkansas City High School died in a single-vehicle accident in Kay County Tuesday night that left another passenger in critical condition. The driver, Walker L. Moulton, 18, of Winfield, Kansas was suspected of drunk driving and is in jail related to the fatal crash. The one-vehicle crash occurred before 11 p.m.... Read More.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell Nov. 3

Tuesday, October 26 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, November 3, 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.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit returns to Newkirk October 25

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 107 W. 7th St, Newkirk, OK, October 25, 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... Read More.

Former Blackwell Police Officer scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

Former Blackwell Police Officer Gary Dean Preuss, 52, is scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court.Preuss has felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and threaten to perform an acto fo violence. He's currently at the County Jail on a $100,000 bond.He was arrested after Blackwell police received reports on Saturday,... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office seeking help on a missing person case

Wednesday, October 13 by Lyman James

Pawnee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help on a missing person case.On Sunday, September 26th at about 2:15 P.M., Martin Michael Young AKA MIKE, left the Oncue convenience store in Cleveland and went across the street to the car wash. Mr. Young left there at about 2:30 P.M. Mr. Young's car was... Read More.

One killed in accident east of Perkins in Payne County

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

One person was killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Highway 33, 5 miles east of Perkins in Payne County. According to The Stillwater News Press, Bryan K. McBrayer, 53, of Cushing was pronounced dead on the scene due to head, trunk internal, trunk external, arm, and leg injuries. His body was transported by Dighton... Read More.