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Bird Lands in Ponca City, Starting September 27

Friday, September 17 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City is pleased to announce the Los Angeles, California-based, shared electric scooter company, Bird Rides, is bringing e-scooters to Ponca City in the coming days. Just in time for fall, Bird is a naturally social distanced way to get around. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and... Read More.

Volunteers for Tonkawa Parks and Recreation Board Needed

Thursday, September 16 by Lyman James

Tonkawa urgently needs volunteers to serve on the City’s Parks and Recreation Board. The Board is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council for planning, maintenance needs, operations, and use of the City’s Parks. The Board also assists the Council in its overall coordination of Park programs, to inform and instruct the public... Read More.

Two killed in accident near Perry Tuesday night

Thursday, September 16 by Lyman James

Two people were killed in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday night on southbound Interstate 35 west of Perry in Noble County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that the driver of a 1994 Chevy Blazer, Danny G. Guinn, 59, of Pawnee and passenger Michelle R. Guinn, 55, of Wichita, Kansas were pronounced dead. The cause of the accident... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosting vaccine clinic today

Thursday, September 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa is hosting a vaccine clinic today. This clinic will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Memorial Student Union, and is open to all NOC Tonkawa students, employees and the public. Providing the first or second round vaccines will be the Kay County Health Department. If it's your... Read More.

Epidemiology report shows increase in vaccinated Kay County residents

Thursday, September 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 5-11, 15,818 new COVID-19 cases, 19,385 recoveries and 232 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 33,458 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 47,940 individuals... Read More.

Stop signs set up near the Kay County Free Fair

Wednesday, September 15 by Lyman James

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is making its grand return to Blackwell this week. The fair is going on now through Saturday. With that being said, traffic can get busy within the area of the fairgrounds south of downtown. Four-way stop signs are currently set up... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,029 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 15 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported a total of 1,029 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Tuesday. This number more than 800 less of the amount reported on Monday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 585,721 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as 18,742 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is... Read More.

Over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend by OSDH

Tuesday, September 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 7,380 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 2,903 new cases Saturday, 2,588 on Sunday and 1,889 on Monday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 584,962 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as 20,388 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,260 while the... Read More.

Kay County Free Fair Schedule

Tuesday, September 14 by Lyman James

September 13-19 marks the week of the 104th Annual Kay County Free Fair in Blackwell. Posted below is the fair's official schedule for events.

PCPS announces plans for Homecoming Parade

Tuesday, September 14 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools announced that the Homecoming Parade will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. The parade will start at the railroad tracks at Grand and Union in downtown Ponca City. The parade route will go down Grand to Fifth Street, turn north and end on the front lawn of the Ponca... Read More.