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Positive Outlook in 2025 for Oklahoma Real Estate

Friday, January 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2024 brought us both good and bad news for the national real estate market. Supply was up, but homes took a lot longer to sell than usual. So, what does 2025 have in store specifically for Oklahoma? Economists expect home prices in the OKC metro to grow by more than 6%... Read More.

2,686 new positive COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Thursday, death toll rises by 55

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,686 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, putting Oklahoma at 363,046 COVID-19 cases overall. There are currently 32,771 active COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, that number is 1,264 less than the number of active cases for Wednesday.A total of 55 virus-related deaths were also document to put... Read More.

Two Blackwell High School students test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools released an update Tuesday morning that two students at Blackwell High School have tested positive for COVID-19.BPS is currently working through their contact tracing protocol to notify any and all students who need to quarantine. All parents of the students that need to quarantine will be contacted by the school or... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribal Daycare Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

Wednesday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe released a Facebook post on Monday stating that an employee at the tribal daycare has tested positive for COVID-19.While the Otoe-Missouria adheres to all CDC child care recommendation including the wearing of masks, frequent hand washing and disinfecting high touch surfaces often, the decision was made to take caution and close... Read More.

Newkirk student tests positive for COVID-19 over the weekend

Tuesday, September 29 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools shared on their Facebook page that a student tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.There are approximately 30 students and staff members contact traced and in quarantine as of today. All students and staff members that were affected have been contacted.NPS reminds parents to complete the attendance questionnaire daily for each... Read More.

COVID-19 trace discovered at Newkirk High School, but no new positive cases

Friday, September 4 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools had a COVID-19 TRACE on Wednesday that affected a small number of students isolated to the High School.A contract trace is when an individual that test positive is in close proximity for an extended time to another individual. This was only a trace, so no Newkirk student or staff member tested... Read More.

719 new positive COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Wednesday

Wednesday, September 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 719 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Sept. 3. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 60,118 COVID-19 cases, and 8,651 cases are active.Latest report shows 12 new virus-related deaths were documented on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 821. One of those deaths was... Read More.

Two Ponca City Public Schools Individuals Test Positive For COVID-19

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The following letter is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott in regards to two individuals from PCPS have tested positive for COVID-19. Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Late today we were notified by the Kay County Health Department that two individuals in our schools tested positive for COVID-19. It is our top... Read More.

DCLA cancels first two football games due to teacher testing positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

After a Deer Creek-Lamont teacher tested positive for COVID-19, DCLA has made the decision to cancel the district's first two football games of the season.This includes the Aug. 27 game against Kremlin-Hillsdale, and the Sept. 3 game against Pond Creek-Hunter.DCLA school district will use online, virtual learning programs instead of in-person learning for the... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools support staff employee tests positive for COVID-19

Sunday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools released an update onto their Facebook page Saturday that a support staff employee has tested positive for COVID-19.NPS worked with the Kay County Health Department and an investigation has taken place. No students or staff members (aside from primary family members) have been exposed. Masks and social distancing were key in... Read More.