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Oklahoma has 81 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, Kay County has five cases

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

There are now 81 documented cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. This is a jump from 67 on Sunday. Two deaths from COVID-19 have been reported in Oklahoma. One includes a man in his 50s in Pawnee County, and the other was a man in his 50s in Tulsa County.A 5th case has been reported... Read More.

Arkansas Man Involved In Kay County Accident Saturday

Monday, March 23 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at 1:06 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, on Interstate 35 northbound at mile marker 228.5 approximately 1.3 miles southwest of Braman in Kay County.John Walker, 72, of Russellville, Arkansas was driving a 2006 Nissan Sentra northbound on I-35 when he departed the roadway to the left, striking a guardrail... Read More.

Third COVID-19 Case Documented For Kay County

Friday, March 20 by Lyman James

The state of Oklahoma has 49 documented cases of COVID-19 as of late Friday morning. There is also now a third COVID-19 case reported for Kay County.Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater (Payne County) reported that a patient has the Coronavirus, and the release said that the virus originated from Kay County. Stillwater Medical Center... Read More.

Cowley County District Court Clerk’s Offices Closing Friday

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Effective Friday March 20, 2020 in accordance with Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020- PR-016 the courts of the 19th Judicial District will be closed with the exception of any court proceedings that are deemed to be an emergency pursuant to the Supreme Court Order. These include limited hearings in criminal matters such as conducting first appearances... Read More.

2nd Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported In Kay County

Tuesday, March 17 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is now reporting 17 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in the state and that includes a second case in Kay County. In addition to the two Kay County cases, there are six in Oklahoma County, three in Tulsa, two in Canadian, and one in Cleveland, Jackson, Payne and... Read More.

Kay County Courthouse Closed Until Further Noticed

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

Due to COVID-19 or the Coronavirus, the Kay County Courthouse has been closed to the public until further notice. The Kay County Courthouse Officers and employees will still be working during this period. Offices within the courthouse are still accessible by telephone only. Please see the Kay County website for directions on doing business... Read More.

Ponca City Mayor Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation Following COVID-19 Case Reported In Kay County

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

From the City of Ponca City,Ponca City Mayor, Homer Nicholson, signed a Disaster Emergency Proclamation on Sunday, March 15 as a resident of Kay County has been diagnosed and potentially spread COVID-19 within Ponca City, with potential to spread illness to the general public.As immediate attention is required to protect public health, ensure public... Read More.

NOC softball sweeps Allen County

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

ALLEN, Kansas --The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs swept Allen County in a doubleheader Saturday in Allen, Kansas. NOC (4-12) rallied from down 4-3 in the 7th to win the first game 7-4 and then shut out Allen 10-0 in the night cap. “The girls played hard and as a team,” said coach Tori Wilde. “Jenna... Read More.

Tests Show No COVID-19 Cases In Cowley County

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

As of 5 p.m. Monday, March 9, William Newton Hospital made the announcement on Facebook that laboratory results show no cases of COVID-19 in Cowley County, Ks.William Newton Hospital does remind everyone to practice good hand hygiene.As of Tuesday morning, the only confirmed COVID-19 case in Kansas is in Johnson County. Oklahoma's only confirmed... Read More.

Kay County Health Department To Provide Presentation On COVID-19

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Representatives from the Kay County Health Department will provide updates and presentations regarding COVID-19 and community efforts to help prevent the spread of the disease in Ponca City and surrounding areas.The public health forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. inside the Kay County Health Department, 433 Fairview Ave. in Ponca... Read More.

Silver Alert Issued By Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, March 9 by Lyman James

A Silver Alert has been issued by the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office for Elvin Mills Jr., 61. Mills was last seen wearing blue checkered pajama bottoms, t-shirt, and a lightweight blue jacket. Mills was last located at 12 p.m. on March 8 at a gas station in Preston, OK in Okmulgee County. According to... Read More.

Former Kay County Commissioner Receives Nine Months

Monday, March 9 by Lyman James

On Friday, March 6, A Payne County District Judge sentenced former Kay County Commissioner Dee Schieber to nine months in the Kay County Detention Center and must pay $45,208 in restitution.On Feb. 14, Schieber was found guilty on six misdemeanor charges of willful violation of law regulating official conduct. Schieber was found not guilty... Read More.