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Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert Teresa Rule told the... Read More.

Poncan Theatre hosting party for theatre volunteers

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Poncan Theatre will be hosting a party for anyone who volunteered at the theatre in 2021. The party is sent for Friday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a free movie and concessions. The Poncan asks that volunteers RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. Volunteers may bring up to... Read More.

PCPS releases Return To Learn Plan for 2021-22 school year

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

In-person Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year:PCPS will follow the regular 2021-2022 School Calendar and students will attend in-person learning each school day unless they are enrolled as a Ponca City Virtual Academy Student. Masks: • Masks are recommended unless consultation or recommendation from the Kay County Health Department determines the need for a mandate OR... Read More.

Hi-Steppers Participate in Summer Camp

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

The Po-Hi Steppers participated in the American Drill Team School Private Camp June 15-17 at Robson Fieldhouse in Ponca City.The Hi-Steppers learned five different routines and performed two of them at the end of camp. The girls had only two days to learn and perfect the pom routine and one day to learn and... Read More.

COVID-19 update from OSDH

Tuesday, June 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday reported 151 new COVID-19 cases statewide to put the overall total of cases since March 2020 to 455,535. Statewide, there are 1,291 active cases. The statewide death toll is at 7,354.OSDH on Monday reported that Kay County ranks 18th in the state in total of of... Read More.

Armed, Dangerous Ark City man arrested in Ponca City Friday

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City, Ks. Police Department responded to a call on Friday involving an Arkansas City man that was considered to be armed and dangerous.Christopher Logan Strychalski, 29, was arrested in the Ponca City McDonald's parking lot at around 6:30 p.m. Friday on suspicion of aggravated battery, criminal threat and discharge of a firearm... Read More.

Tonkawa man killed in accident Friday afternoon

Monday, June 21 by Lyman James

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, one Tonkawa man was killed in an accident at 1:31 p.m. Friday afternoon, 2 miles south of Blackwell at 13th street and Hubbard Road.Charles Stewart, 49, was driving at 1996 Dodge Pickup on south 13th when he failed to yield at the stop sign at Hubbard Road. Stewart... Read More.

Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show in Rush Limbaugh’s Slot on WBBZ

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2021 –Premiere Networks announced today the launch of “The Clay Travis &Buck SextonShow,” anewthree-hour talk radio show airing Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, beginning June21.Airing in the timeslot held by “The Rush Limbaugh Show” for more than three decades, Travis and Sexton will carry on... Read More.

Missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Enid found safe in Kansas

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

A missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Enid has been located safe in Kansas and her family contacted. Stephanie Rene Wallace, 23, of Spring Green, WI, was found safe in Attica, KS, about 15 miles northwest of Anthony in Harper County, after a farmer reported a tip to the Enid Police Department.About 8:15 a.m.... Read More.

Fair week set for 2021

Friday, June 18 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell lately approved a sub-lease agreement with the Kay County Fair Board to host the long-running fair, which was cancelled for the first time in over 100 years in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Fair week for 2021 will be September 14 through the 19.