Seventh Kay County resident dies from COVID-19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented 63 more positive COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, bringing Oklahoma's statewide total to 3,473 cases since testing started.In addition, a seventh individual from Kay County has died from COVID-19, a female in the age 65 and older group. Six more COVID-19 related deaths were documented as... Read More.

Three earthquakes in western Kay County over the weekend

Residents in the western half of Kay County might have felt some shaking on Friday night and Sunday.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 (near 124th street and Dry Road). The same area experienced a 3.2 magnitude... Read More.
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Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in Kay County

As of the 11 a.m. update on Tuesday, April 21, The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports two new deaths from the coronavirus in Kay County, a female in the 50-64 age group and a female in the age group of 65 and older, bringing the county's total of COVID-19 related deaths to 6.Including... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing with drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

The Kay County Health Department is continuing with having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only.Their phone number is 580-762-1641. COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for the vulnerable population and those showing COVID-19 symptoms. The symptoms include a fever... Read More.
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Kay County communities showing good self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

So far, the results have been good for local Kay County communities when it comes to responding the the 2020 U.S. Census.Ponca City's self-response rate is at 52.5%, Blackwell at 49.1%, Tonkawa at 49% and Newkirk at 46.8%. The state of Oklahoma's response rate is 45.3%.Remember, you can fill out your 2020Census online at Read More.

Kay County remains at 46 COVID-19 cases; 33 have recovered

As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma is at 2,570.Locally, Kay County remains with 46 COVID-19 cases, 33 of those have recovered. 41 of those cases have been in Ponca City. As for overall cases for surrounding counties, Osage has 64 cases reported with 30 recovered,... Read More.
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Kay County responding good to Census 2020

Kay County is currently in the top 10 counties in Oklahoma for responses to the 2020 Census.During the 2010 Census Kay County finished with a 66.3% response rate, and we are now sitting at a 47.9% rate. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal... Read More.