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2020 Osage County Free Fair cancelled

Thursday, July 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that members of the Osage County Fair Board and the Osage County Commissioners have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Osage County Free Fair.The fair was canceled due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, and the decision was approved by the commissioners. When asking schools if they... Read More.

Eleventh virus-related death reported for Osage County, 848 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 848 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 29. Oklahoma has now seen 34,623 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,237 are active.Osage County is reporting it's eleventh virus-related death on Wednesday. The individual was a male in the 65 or older age group.... Read More.

Silver Alert issued for Grant County woman last seen in Wakita

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Grant County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for Anna McDowell, 63.McDowell was last seen at around 8:20 p.m. on July 28 at the address of 1376 Maple in Wakita. According to the report from the communications center, it is unknown as to what clothing she was last seen wearing.McDowell drives a... Read More.

Kay County sees seven new COVID-19 cases, 1,401 new cases statewide

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,401 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, July 27. Oklahoma has now seen 32,686 cases since the pandemic began, and 7,434 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with seven new COVID-19 cases, putting the county at 188 cases, 9 deaths and 143 recoveries.... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 975 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Kay County with three new cases

Wednesday, July 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 975 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 22. An additional 764 cases were also added due to the backlog issue OSDH had recently. Oklahoma has now seen 28,065 positive COVID-19 cases since testing started, and 6,469 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with three... Read More.

Kay County Free Fair looks to take place in September on a limited schedule

Wednesday, July 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Fair Board voted to have the 2020 Kay County Free Fair in Blackwell during the second week of this upcoming September amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the schedule looks to be limited.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, despite being cautioned by Emergency Management Director Corey Hanebrink on the health risks and the... Read More.

Newkirk Police and Kay County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen vehicle

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Police Department and Kay County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a stolen vehicle and two subjects.The two subjects are wanted for questioning in a burglary of a mini storage unit in Newkirk around 7 am on July 3. If anyone can identify the subjects, you are... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow, the Kay County Health Department is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing by appointment only. If you wish to schedule an appointment, you can call the health department in Ponca City location at (580)762-1641. The testing is free and no doctor referral is needed.Symptoms include... Read More.

Osage County Sheriff’s Office needing help finding stolen trailer

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is needing help with locating a trailer that was stolen out of Pawhuska on Friday just before noon. It was last seen headed west on US Hwy 60. Images of the trailer and the vehicles taking it are posted below. If you have seen it or the other two... Read More.

OSDH reporting 699 new positive COVID-19 cases, Two new cases for Kay County

Friday, July 17 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 699 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, July 17. There have now been 24,140 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 5,374 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with two new positive COVID-19 cases. to put the overall total for the county at 141... Read More.