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130 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma added Friday; Statewide total now at 3,748

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

The latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that 130 more Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Oklahoma's total up to 3,748.Locally, Osage and Garfield counties each have two new COVID-19 cases to report and one new case for Logan County. No changes for Kay, Grant, Noble, Payne and Pawnee... Read More.

Earthquake late Friday night northwest of Blackwell

Saturday, April 25 by Lyman James

If you felt somewhat of a shake Friday night in western Kay County, that wasn't your imagination.The U.S. Geological Survey Team recorded a 3.4 magnitude happened at around 11 p.m. Friday with an epicenter nearly 10 miles northwest of Blackwell.No damage has been reported. To see the details from the U.S.G.S., click here.

OSDH reports 107 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

104 new positive COVID-19 cases were documented by the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Friday, bringing Oklahoma's total to 3,121 since testing began.In addition, 9 new deaths from COVID-19 were also reported, bringing the statewide total to 188. No deaths were reported for Kay or surrounding counties.Some good news to pass along is... Read More.

Cruisin’ Grand happening Friday in downtown Ponca City

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

Ponca City Main Street would like to remind everyone to continue practicing safe social distancing as recommended by the Center for Disease Control, as well as our local, state and federal governments. Keeping that in mind, Ponca City Main Street is excited by the community effort to revive Cruising Grand Avenue this Friday night... Read More.

Elective surgeries in Oklahoma allowed to continue on Friday

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

Effective this Friday, it’s a ‘go’ for elective surgeries in Oklahoma, provided medical providers and facilities have enough PPE available. This includes minor medical procedures and non-emergency dental procedures, and comes in an amended executive order from Governor Kevin Stitt. The order also shields health care workers from civil lawsuits amid the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More.

PCPS Friday Night Lights tonight

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

PCPS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS event tonight will be at the Ponca City High School Softball Field located behind WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL from 9:00 PM -10:00 PM. This event is to promote school spirit and let our students & families know we are still here and we miss them.We would like to invite our students,... Read More.

City of Ponca City observing Good Friday

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe GOOD FRIDAY today and means there will be no residential trash service. In addition, the Ponca City Landfill is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Lew Wentz Golf Course IS open and will be open through the weekend.

Friday Night Lights Celebration for Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, April 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is asking everyone in the community to help them celebrate Ponca City Wildcats each Friday night with Friday Night Lights! Each Friday night from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM, the District is going to light up one of their stadiums to signify they are here and miss their students. Friday Night Lights will... Read More.

Unemployment Town Hall Friday at 1pm

Tuesday, April 7 by Lyman James

The state agency responsible for processing unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma plans to host a virtual town hall for claimants and the general public at 1 p.m. this Friday. The town hall will be hosted by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. The purpose of the town hall is to help people better understand the... Read More.

Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed through Thursday, April 16.In addition, Mayor Nicholson has signed a... Read More.