B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

The City-Cowley County Health Department says respiratory infections in the county have risen dramatically over the past few weeks.According to a news release from the health department Monday, during the past four weeks a sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections has been noted in Cowley County.The new infections are connected to the newest Omicron... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Department investigating murder in Braman

Kay News Cow reports that the Kay County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a murder that occurred in Braman this weekend.Sheriff Steve Kelley said the body of a young adult white male was located in a field south of Bender Road on P Street, east of Braman.“We have one person in custody,” said Kelley.Dominick Taylor,... Read More.
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Ponca City Police Department hosts 35th Leadership Ponca City class

Chief Don Bohon and other members of the Ponca City Police Department, had the privilege of hosting the 35th Leadership Ponca City class for a portion of their “City Government” day. The class toured through the unfinished, but still very impressive Ponca City Police Station that is under construction at 300 E. Oklahoma Ave.

Ponca City Fire Department shares reminder as temperatures warm up

As temperatures are getting warmer the Ponca City Fire Department would like to remind citizens to be extra vigilant in activities that may lead to accidental fires, including improper use of barbecue grills and improper disposal of hot ashes from barbecue grills or carelessly discarding smoking materials. Barbecue grills, gas or charcoal, smokers or other... Read More.

Kildare Fire Department puts out truck fire Friday night

At 9:13 pm Friday evening, Kildare Fire Department’s 601 passed a residents that Chief noticed a fire in front of the shop building. 601 proceeded to call the owner of the property to find out about the fire. The owner advised his pickup was on fire and he needed a fire truck. 601 had... Read More.
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State Department of Education Offers Grants

The Oklahoma State Department of Education offered a grant opportunity for Oklahoma teachers.Elise Foss, second grade teacher at Liberty Elementary, applied for digital writing tablets for her classroom on Donors Choose. The grant was then chosen to be fully funded by the by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for the classroom.“I wanted to... Read More.