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Explore a Career in Emergency Medical Services with Cowley College

Monday, September 23 by News Director

By joining Cowley College’s EMS program, you’re embarking on a journey toward a fulfilling career dedicated to saving lives and making a difference in your community. The EMS Education Program at Cowley College will prepare you for a rewarding career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Programs available include Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical... Read More.

New Emergency Resource Agency Asking for Donations

Tuesday, November 7 by Lyman James

The New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) is asking for donations for their no prep day bags. Right now, they're looking for donations of vienna sausages, pop top canned foods, soft granola/cereal bars, juice boxes, and beef jerky. You can drop off these items to the locations listed below. Heather Cannon Honda: 3415 North 14th... Read More.

A Nationwide Emergency Alert Test is Coming to Your Phone Today (October 4th)

Wednesday, October 4 by Lyman James

From the city of Ponca City: FEMA, in coordination with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), will conduct a nationwide test of the EAS (Emergency Alert System) and WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) today (October 4, 2023.) Beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. CT, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless... Read More.

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AUDIO: WPD, Cowley County Emergency Communications To Offer Free WVF Text Alerts

Tuesday, August 23 by Lyman James

The Winfield Police Department will again utilize text message alerts for attendees of the upcoming 50th Walnut Valley Festival in September. Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong told KSOK the department will again be partnering with Cowley County Emergency Communications. "Just a good way to stay apprised," Delong said during a recent guest appearance on the "Get... Read More.

City of Tonkawa’s brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

City of Tonkawa's brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs: Sometime during the last week of June, a large break developed in the 12” water main that brings the city’s water from the well field and out-of-town basin into town. The break occurred in the middle of the stream of... Read More.

Cowley County Emergency Communications Adjusts Dispatch Phone Numbers

Wednesday, June 1 by Lyman James

Effective Aug.1, the Arkansas City Police Department phone number, (620) 441-4444, and the Winfield Police Department phone number, (620) 221-5555, will no longer connect to Cowley County Emergency Communications dispatch. Cowley County Emergency Communications said in a press release Tuesday it has two non-emergency phone numbers, (620) 221-5447 and (620) 441-4547, that should be used... Read More.

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CDC approves Emergency Use Authorization to administer single booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, September 28 by Lyman James

The FDA authorized and the CDC approved an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to administer a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals. Booster doses must be administered at least six months after an individual’s primary series (first two doses) of vaccination is complete Eligible Oklahomans can now begin receiving their booster... Read More.

Stillwater under State of Emergency

Tuesday, September 7 by Lyman James

Stillwater is officially in a State of Emergency based on medical health of the community. Earlier today, staff members from the Oklahoma State Department of Health,... Read More.

State of Emergency declared for City of Stillwater

Friday, September 3 by Lyman James

THE FOLLOWING IS A MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF STILLWATER/STILLWATER NEWS (STILLWATER, OK) – Mayor Will Joyce has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Stillwater beginning Friday, Sept. 3, based on the medical health of the community. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is providing assistance with deployment of the Medical... Read More.

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Oklahoma Democrats calling for Stitt to reinstate COVID-19 emergency declaration

Tuesday, July 27 by Lyman James

Several Oklahoma House Democrats released statements today calling for Gov. Kevin Stitt to reinstate the emergency declaration for COVID-19. The statements follow several schools, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Stillwater, announcing policies to not quarantine students who have been exposed. State Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater: “After speaking to leadership in some of these districts, it is becoming... Read More.

CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERFII)

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

(April 2, 2021) Northern Oklahoma College received a second round of stimulus funding of $985,509 from the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) to award as financial aid grants to students and help support our students’ needs and challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. These funds are similar to the CARES Act funds... Read More.

SPP issues Emergency Alert Level 3 Tuesday morning

Tuesday, February 16 by Lyman James

SPP announced Tuesday morning that they are declaring an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 3 effective immediately for their entire 14-state balancing authority area, including Oklahoma. System-wide generating capacity has dropped below the current load of approximately 42 gigawatts (GW) due to extremely low temperatures and inadequate supplies of natural gas. SPP will be working... Read More.