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Free COVID-19 Antibody Test with Blood Donation June 15th through June 18th

Wednesday, June 10 by Lyman James

June 8, 2020 ─ Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors.Oklahoma Blood Institute is offering FREE COVID-19 antibody testing for blood donors... Read More.

Osage Nation makes decision to cut the Osage Nation Head Start Program

Wednesday, June 10 by Lyman James

The Osage News is reporting that after 41 years, parents in Osage County will no longer have the choice to enroll their child in an Osage Nation Head Start.Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear says that after the Osage Casinos closed for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the budget for the Nation is... Read More.

8th District Attorney Office releases details on certain individuals on top 10 most wanted list

Wednesday, June 10 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, the 8th District Attorney Office released information on different suspects on the top 10 most wanted list. The photos used belong to the 8th District Attorney Office. Makenzie Dawn Anderson, 19, of Kaw City is wanted for trafficking illegal drugs (methamphetamine), conspiracy to deliver controlled dangerous substance and distribution of a controlled dangerous... Read More.

PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT DATES AND INFORMATION

Wednesday, June 10 by Lyman James

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT We are so excited for registration for the 2020-2021 school year to begin. It is going to be wonderful to see our returning students and to meet our new students in August. Our teachers and staff cannot wait to interact with students and families after a long five months of school... Read More.

Strong winds Wednesday help fuel wildfires

Wednesday, June 10 by Lyman James

Yesterday's strong winds across Oklahoma helped to add fuel to wilfires across the state. A grass fire occurred Tuesday evening on U.S. 177 near the Kay/Noble county line. Ponca City Fire units were dispatched just before 8 p.m., and they assisted the Ranch Drive fire and Marland fire units. The fire was put under... Read More.

Blackwell assistant football coach tests positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools released an update on their Facebook page late Tuesday that an assistant football coach for Blackwell High School has tested positive for COVID-19.This coach traveled out of state to a funeral recently where he was exposed to the COVID-19 virus. On Friday afternoon of last week, the coach was informed by... Read More.

High Wind Warning for Kay, Grant, Garfield, Noble and Kingfisher counties

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a High Wind Warning that goes until 1 a.m. Wednesday morning.Other counties across north central Oklahoma included in the warning are Grant, Garfield, Noble and Kingfisher.West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are likely. Damaging... Read More.

Family Health & Fitness Day Saturday, June 13

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Parks and Recreation Department invites all Ponca City residents to celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13. Family Health & Fitness Day promotes the importance of local parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. To celebrate, the Parks and Recreation Department encourages everyone to connect with the Ponca City RecPlex... Read More.

Kay, Payne and Garfield counties each have one new COVID-19 case on Tuesday

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

The latest information from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Tuesday, June 9, shows that there are 158 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma,putting the state's total of cases since testing started at 7,363. There are 1,290 active COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma at this time.Locally, Kay, Payne and Garfield counties all have... Read More.

Black Lives Matter protest in Ponca City went as planned

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

Hundreds of protestors took part in the Black Lives Matter protest yesterday in Ponca City.The protest started at 5th and Overbrook and marched down to city hall on Grand Ave. between 5th and 6th streets. Ambulance was called on scene for two people with heat-related issues. The protest remained peaceful.According to Ponca Cityt Police... Read More.

No Fish Fry for the Small Fry this year

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

The Dearing House Child Advocacy Center in Ponca City wants the public to know that safe and healthy children and families are their highest priority.With that in mind, the decision was made to put the Fish Fry for the Small Fry special event on hold until next year! We are so disappointed, and know... Read More.

Methamphetamine found following motorcycle pursuit in Osage County Friday

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

On Friday evening at 7:29 p.m., the Osage County Sheriff's Office was notified by Cleveland police department that they had initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle at 7:25 p.m. in their city.They advised that the motorcycle was speeding through a construction zone. During their pursuit of the motorcycle they reached speeds up to 160... Read More.