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Resurfacing project to begin Monday along two mile stretch of 14th Street

Thursday, May 28 by Lyman James

Starting June 1, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along U.S. Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City along the two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. It's unknown at this time how long the project will take.... Read More.

Two tractor trailers involved in accident near Perkins

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

An injury collision occurred at 8:58 a.m. Wednesday morning at State Highway 33 and Sangre Road, 4 miles west of Perkins in Payne County.Bailey Miller, 21, of Stillwater was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on State Highway 33. Miller's vehicle crossed the center line into the eastbound-travelling traffic and struck a 2016 Kenworth... Read More.

June 5 is last day to apply for voter registration for June 30 election

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

Friday, June 5, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 30, Primary Election, Blackwell Municipal and Special Election, Blackwell School District I-45 Board Election and the Kildare School District C-50 Board Election, and the Newkirk Municipal Election in Kay County, Election Board... Read More.

Absentee Ballot Information For June 30 Election

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

Voters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 30, Primary Election, Blackwell Municipal and Special Election, Blackwell School District I-45 Board Election and the Kildare School District C-50 Board Election, and the Newkirk Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today. ... Read More.

92 new cases and 312 recoveries reported Wednesday

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

On Wednesday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 92 new positive cases of COVID-19 to put Oklahoma's total of cases to 6,229.Locally, there are no new cases for Kay, Garfield, Grant, Logan, Noble, Osage, Pawnee and Payne counties.In addition, four more deaths were reported as Oklahoma's death toll is now at 322. The... Read More.

Unemployment Fraud Webinar scheduled for June 2

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

Unemployment fraud is widespread in Oklahoma. Prepare your business by participating in the Unemployment Fraud Webinar on Tuesday, June 2, at 1 p.m.Register now at https://bit.ly/3e2BkRW

Honduras juvenile pronounced dead after drowning occurred in Osage County

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

More information has been released by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol involving a drowning incident that occurred just before 5 p.m. Saturday on Skiatook Lake at Tallchief Cove in Osage County.A 17-year-old male juvenile from Honduras was swimming at beach boundary line. The juvenile was seen struggling in 5 1/2 foot of water, went under... Read More.

Kay County District Court issues warrant for Texas woman

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

The Kay County district court has issued a warrant for Julia Ann Miracle, 61, from Round Rock, Texas.Miracle faces a felony count of second degree arson after a structure fire occurred back on Jan. 20 at 2106 west Ferguson in Blackwell. According to the Blackwell Fire Department, Miracle reportedly stated that she attempted to... Read More.

Unemployment fraud investigation to expand outside of Oklahoma borders

Wednesday, May 27 by Lyman James

NOTE: The following information is directly from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The initial investigative efforts of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and its partner agencies in the Unemployment Fraud Task Force (UFTF) have determined that the scope of the investigation must be expanded outside the borders of... Read More.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends self-quarantine for Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks

Tuesday, May 26 by Lyman James

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is recommending voluntary 14-day self-quarantine for those Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, over the Memorial Day weekend and did not use protective measures, such as social distancing and face masks. Over the holiday weekend, large crowds were reported at the... Read More.

47 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Tuesday, May 26 by Lyman James

The latest information from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Tuesday shows 47 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma to bring the states total of cases to 6,137 since testing began.Health officials reported five additional deaths on Tuesday, bringing Oklahoma's death toll to 318.Oklahoma State Department of Health also reports that 107... Read More.

Ponca City RecPlex looking for coaches and officials

Tuesday, May 26 by Lyman James

Volunteer Coaches and paid officials are needed throughout the year for sports at the Ponca City RecPlex.Coaches can set their own practice times, and officials can work as many games as needed. If you are interested or need more information call Ryan at the RecPlex-767-0430.