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Test results show effect on Oklahoma Students during the pandemic

Monday, October 4 by Lyman James

According to OklahomaWatch.org, Oklahoma students lost ground in nearly every grade and subject as they struggled to learn amid COVID-19 disruptions, newly released test score data shows.Results from state assessments taken by students in the spring show significant declines when compared to 2019, the last time students took state assessments. The 2020 exams were... Read More.

1,500 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Thursday, September 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,500 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 611,885 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. While 11,959 cases are active, this is 648 less compared to Tuesday’s active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 1,584. The CDC provisional death count is 10,208. According... Read More.

New COVID-19 data for Oklahoma released in weekly epidemiology report

Thursday, September 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 19-25, 11,665 new COVID-19 cases, 15,214recoveries and 234 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 34,760 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 37,865 individuals have... Read More.

Less than 650 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 648 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 610,385 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. While 12,607 cases are active, this is 1,360 less compared to Monday's active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 1,690. The CDC provisional death count is 10,132. According... Read More.

5,346 COVID-19 cases reported since Friday in Oklahoma

Tuesday, September 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented a total of 5,346 COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 1,030 for Monday, 3,162 for Sunday and 1,154 for Saturday. The latest situation report shows that Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 609,737 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. The number of active cases for Monday is... Read More.

1,230 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday

Monday, September 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,230 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 604,391 COVID-19 cases overall as 14,295 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,760. The CDC Provisional Death Count is 10,025. According to the latest data from Wednesday, September 22, Kay County has... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College warning fans about fake social media pages

Monday, September 27 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College wishes to warn fans about fake or scam social media pages and posts claiming affiliation with NOC or the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Many colleges across the country, including NOC, have been "tagged" in fraudulent events to acquire credit card information from fans in exchange for access to livestreams... Read More.

Three earthquakes shake northern Oklahoma Sunday

Tuesday, September 21 by Lyman James

The U.S. Geological Survey Team on Monday said that three earthquakes shook northern Oklahoma on Sunday. Three earthquakes occurred near the unincorporated land of Nescatunga in eastern Alfalfa County, or about 27 miles northwest of Enid, with magnitudes of 4.1, 3.8 and 3.1. The earthquakes were felt in Enid, Ponca City, Oklahoma City and parts of... Read More.

2,263 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Friday, September 17 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,263 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the latest situation report, Oklahoma's now seen 589,950 COVID-19 cases overall as 17,671 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,181 and the provisional death count is 9,701. Data from Wednesday, September 15, shows that while there are... Read More.

1,300 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Thursday, September 9 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,300 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 572,223 COVID-19 cases as the new cases 7 day average is 2,532. The CDC provisional death count is 9,370. While there are 20,432 active cases across the state, 276 of those are... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 4,152 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Friday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 4,152 COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma has 21,584 active cases and has seen 539,074 cases since early 2020. The new cases 7 day average is 2,507 and the CDC provisional death count is 9,044. New data shows that Kay County has seen 5,949 COVID-19... Read More.

City of Ponca City receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities

Friday, August 27 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City has received a grant from Oklahoma Humanities in the amount of $15,000.00 made possible through the American Rescue Plan. These funds will be used to hire additional cleaning crews at the Marland Mansion.The City of Ponca City said in a Facebook post that the humanities are important to the... Read More.