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Oklahoma now at 1,159 COVID-19 cases, Kay County up to 29

Saturday, April 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting that Oklahoma hase passed the 1,000 mark for cases of COVID-19. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, there are now 1,159 cases of COVID-19 in the state, 1,362 test results have showed negative and now 42 Oklahomans have died from the virus.In Kay County, a total of... Read More.

Wichita man under the influence of alcohol causes collision near Tonkawa

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision happened at 5:16 a.m. Friday morning on I-35 southbound at milemarker 211, the U.S. 60 exit west of Tonkawa.Jeffrey Pappan II, 26, of Wichita, Ks. was driving northbound in the southbound lane of I-35. In an attempt to avoid a collision, a Red 2019 Freightliner driven by Phillip Peterson, 45,... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 988, Kay and Grant counties report new cases

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department is reporting 988 diagnosed cases of coronavirus in Oklahoma on Friday, April 2.A total of 1315 test results show negative, 289 Oklahomans have been hospitalized and 38 have died. This is four more deaths from Thursday.One new case has been reported in Kay County bringing the total to 25 with... Read More.

Skeletal remains found on northwest side of Ponca City

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City News is reporting that skeletal remains have been found west of Boomer Tire and Ponca Nursing and Rehabilitation on the northwest side of Ponca City. According to the report, Capt. Randy Tyner with the Ponca City Police Department is saying that investigators are working the scene. The medical examiner is also on... Read More.

Rep. Kendra Horn hosting small business assistance webinar for Oklahoma

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Congresswoman Kendra Horn will be hosting an online Small Business Assistance Webinar on Monday, April 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Deputy Director John Veal from the Small Business Administration’s Oklahoma District Office will be on the webinar to discuss economic disaster loans, the new Paycheck Protection Program, and other issues.Anyone who wants... Read More.

Ponca City Man Killed In Fatal Grant County Accident

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

A fatality collision happened at 10:34 a.m. Thursday on U.s. 81 at county road Garvin, 3 miles north of Pond Creek in Grant County.Randy Lee Byrum, 53, of Ponca City was driving a 2013 Chevrolet pickup when he went left of the center of the road and struck the over-sized load trailer of a... Read More.

Blackwell City Council approves juvenile curfew

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

On Thursday night, the Blackwell City Council approved an amendment to a juvenile curfew ordinance in effect immediately.The curfew means that juveniles under the age of 18 are not to be out in the city of Blackwell between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.The curfew is in response to COVID-19 and the 24 cases and... Read More.

879 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 1 dead in Osage County

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

As of Thursday afternoon, there are currently 879 documented cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma. No changes for Kay County which remains with 24 cases and 1 death.A total of 257 Oklahomans have been hospitalized, and 34 Oklahomans have died from the virus, with one death now being reported from Osage County.For... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Continuous Learning Guide

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

From Ponca City Public Schools, PCPS Families: Our administrators and teachers have been working diligently to develop a Continuous Learning plan to help our students stay engaged with thinking skills and problem solving. However, our primary focus with continuous learning is keeping our students, staff, and community safe while focusing on maintaining a positive relationship with... Read More.

Ponca’s Spring Clean Up Continues Through Saturday

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

Spring Cleanup continues through Saturday April 4 Ponca City residents. Solid Waste crews will pick up most trash and haul it away, or residents can haul it to the landfill themselves and get rid of it for free.City Collections Crews will pick up any extra items placed in your regular pickup area EXCEPT the following:  Poisons, acids,... Read More.

Candidate Filing to Begin April 8th in Kay County

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

The statewide candidate filing period begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8th, said Cheryl Howard, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board.Filing will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The deadline for filing as a candidate is 5 p.m. Friday, April 10th, no exceptions. Candidates for state offices... Read More.

Ponca City Police remind citizens to be hyper vigilant about scams

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department wants to remind all of our citizens to be hyper vigilant about scams. The only change happening in this area is that there are more scams going on. Chief Don Bohon said “In the midst of all that is going on, and the fear that people have of the... Read More.