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Oklahoma surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 cases; One new case for Kay County

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, 123 new positive cases of COVID-19 were documented for the state of Oklahoma, making the new number of cases reported since March to be 3,017.Locally, Kay, Payne and Logan counties both have one new COVID-19 case, and 3 new cases in Osage County. No changes for Garfield, Grant,... Read More.

Kay County Health Department in Blackwell offering curbside COVID-19 testing Thursday

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department in Blackwell will offer another curbside COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, April 23 by appointment only.You must be experiencing a fever of at least 100.4 degrees, a cough, shortness of breath or if you know you've been in contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. The... Read More.

Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in Kay County

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

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

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

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.

Kay County communities showing good self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

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.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases takes slight jump to 2,599; Kay County remains with 46

Sunday, April 19 by Lyman James

As of 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented only 29 COVID-19 cases statewide, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,599. Good news is that the number of those recovered has also climbed to 1,575, a jump from 1,534 on Saturday.One new death was documented, bringing the state's total... Read More.

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

Saturday, April 18 by Lyman James

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.

Kay Electric announces Planned power outage for parts of northwestern Kay County

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Kay Electric Cooperative said on Friday that this upcoming Monday, April 20, they will have a planned power outage starting @ 9:00 until Noon.This will affect members in northwestern Kay County on North 108th street North of Braman/Bender Road up to Southside Road & also Paradise Cove near Blackwell Lake.If you have any questions... Read More.

Kay County responding good to Census 2020

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

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.

Three Rose State women’s soccer players from Kay County selected for Regional All-Tournament team

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Rose State College women's soccer team had four athletes selected to the Regional All-Tournament team.Out of the four, this includes Emily Elliot, a sophomore midfielder from Newkirk, and two midfielders from Ponca City - Shaila Klinger and Kiersten Crowder. Elliot scored a goal in the semifinals and tallied an assist in the championship... Read More.

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to 9, an eighth case was... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 2,263, Kay County remains with 45

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, the Oklahoma State Department of Health says that Oklahoma has now reported up to 2,263 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, a jump from 2,184 on Tuesday.Locally, Kay County has held steady the past two days with 45 COVID-19 cases reported, Garfield and Logan counties... Read More.