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Native Lights Casino back open with max capacity limit

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Native Lights Casino announced on their Facebook page on Wednesday that the casino north of Newkirk is back open. Native Lights will have a max capacity limit of 300 guests.Anyone at the casino will be subjected to having their temperature checked and will be required to wear a mask in the facility. If you... Read More.

Resurfacing project along 14th street to begin after Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Just after Memorial Day, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City, a two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. This comes at the same time that a major resurfacing and reconstruction... Read More.

Several Ponca City High School Athletes Named to Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City Wildcat Soccer players have collected several individual honors for both girls and boys. The following student athletes have been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams: Claire Roche, Andrea Rojas, Caid Glowacki, and Casan Terrazas. All State Girls SoccerClair Roche is the Senior Co-Captain for the Po-Hi Ladycat Soccer team. Clair has... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases at 5,532; Recovery total at 4,266

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting an additional 43 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state's overall total of cases to 5,532 since testing started.Locally, there are no changes for Kay, Garfield, Grant, Logan Noble, Payne and Pawnee counties. Osage County currently has nine active cases, while Kay County... Read More.

Silver Alert for Creek County man last located Stillwater

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Creek County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 72-year-old Gary Moser.Moser does have dementia. The last time he left, he was located in Stillwater. The 1997 Ford Ranger he was in has a large yellow scrape or dent on the drivers side. The vehicle has an Oklahoma tag with a license... Read More.

Opening day for most campsites at Kaw Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

If you're planning on camping this upcoming holiday weekend at Kaw lake, we have good news to share.Kaw Lake is re-opening most of their campsites today, with the exception of McFadden Cove and Sandy Park. For online reservations, click here to go to recreation.gov. You can also contact the Corp of Engineers Ponca... Read More.

Investigations underway for credit card fraud attempt, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie and Perry

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Investigations are underway for an individual that has attempted credit card fraud, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie, Perry and other locations.Each town mentioned has their Police Department involved in the investigation. No mask and gloves on in the pictures from his first crime. Mask and gloves are on in the video at... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Information

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: The City of Ponca City and Phillips 66 are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday May 30, from 9 to 1 in the Phillips66 north parking lot located at Oak and South Avenue. Your family can generate as much as 100 pounds of hazardous waste each year. Hazardous... Read More.

GoFundMe set for local police officer’s young son

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

A GoFundMe has been launched for a local police officer and his young son who was born with heart defect. Camden Daniel Peterson was born in January with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His surgery last week was a success, but he has a long road of recovery ahead. Camden’s dad, Caleb, just started as... Read More.

OSDH reports 91 positive COVID-19 cases Tuesday; 127 more individuals recover from the virus

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed an additional 91 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the state's total is now at 5,489.Locally, there is one new COVID-19 case in Osage County, making it their 92 case. Kay County remains at 50 cases overall. For other counties, no changes for Garfield, Grant, Logan,... Read More.