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Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis Case in Ponca City Public Schools

Monday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been informed that a Liberty Elementary student has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The school district is cooperating fully with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Kay County Health Department. The health and safety of students is the district’s highest priority, and school officials will... Read More.

OSBI investigating embezzlement allegations by Blackwell Softball Treasurer

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office has requested the assistance of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigate allegations of embezzlement.Blackwell Journal Tribune reports that the acts were committed by the Treasurer of the Blackwell Softball Association, Kasey Cox. Kasey is the wife of Glenn Cox who resigned as Blackwell Mayor on Thursday.OSBI was requested... Read More.

Ponca City Police investigating dead body at Lake Ponca

Saturday, August 1 by Lyman James

On August 1 at approximately 9:25 a.m., the Ponca City Police Communications Center received a 911 call stating there was a body in the water on the east lake of Lake Ponca.Officer’s and Investigators responded to the area near the Lake Ponca Campgrounds and confirmed a male was deceased in the water approximately six... Read More.

Arkansas City Police investigating possible drowning

Friday, May 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City news is reporting that the Arkansas City Police Department is investigating a possible drowning that occurred late Thursday afternoon on the southeast side of Arkansas City.The Arkansas City Police and Fire-EMS departments were dispatched at 5:04 p.m. Thursday for a report of a possible drowning in the 800 block of South... Read More.

Police Investigating Shooting From Tuesday Night

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department responded to a shooting incident that occurred at around 11:38 p.m. Tuesday night in the 1600 block of N. Hathaway.An AllianceHealth Emergency Room employee requested an officer after a male was seen with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The suspect has since been transported to a hospital outside... Read More.

Officials Investigating Fire At Liberty Park

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Officials in Ponca City are investigating a fire that occurred Monday at Liberty Park. Images on Facebook from the Ponca City News show playground equipment in flames and destroyed. As of Tuesday morning, it remains unknown as to how the fire started. More information will be shared when we find out.

Payne County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Possible Murder-Suicide

Wednesday, March 20 by Lyman James

PAYNE COUNTY - The Payne County Sheriff’s Office along with the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigations are investigating a possible murder-suicide Wednesday. According to the Payne County Sheriff’s Office, they received information concerning a missing person case out of Lincoln County on Tuesday, March 19. The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to the last known... Read More.

Stillwater Police Investigating After Dead Body Found In Local Pond

Tuesday, March 19 by Lyman James

STILLWATER - The Stillwater Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a flood retention pond on Monday. According to the report, officers were called to the pond at Elm Jardot after the male body was seen floating in the water. Stillwater PD says there were no obvious signs of trauma and... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Investigating Tuberculosis In Ponca City

Friday, January 25 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department continues to investigate a case of active tuberculosis (TB) in a student who attended Ponca City High School. Health officials are in the process of notifying persons that may have had close, prolonged contact with the case and conducting TB skin testing to determine infection. There are no other... Read More.