Reports – Ponca City Now

Trump administration to pay family of slain Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt $5M: reports

Tuesday, May 20 by AP-Nexstar

(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter who was fatally shot by police during the 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to multiple reports.The Washington Post first reported the settlement, citing two people “briefed on the matter” who said the... Read More.

OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

Tuesday, August 15 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of the state,... Read More.

Noble County Sheriff’s Office sees increase in car burglary reports in the Morrison area

Wednesday, January 19 by Lyman James

Over the past several weeks, the Noble County Sheriff’s Office has noticed an increase in car burglary reports in the Morrison area.Several citizens reported suspicious activity in the area. During the early morning hours of January 17, deputies observed suspicious activity between two vehicles near CR 200 and U.S. Highway 64.Deputies initiated a traffic... Read More.

OSDH reports 12,841 new COVID-19 cases Monday

Wednesday, January 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 12,841 new COVID-19 cases for Monday, and 14,913 new cases Sunday. Since March 2020, Oklahoma's seen 839,143 COVID-19 cases overall.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, OSDH officials believe that there are 110,244 active COVID-19 cases in the state. Oklahoma's seen 12,775 deaths as of Friday.Officials say there... Read More.

Noble County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of break-ins in eastern Noble County

Monday, January 17 by Lyman James

In the last several days, the Noble County Sheriff's Office has received reports of break-ins in the eastern part of Noble County. Residents that live in eastern Noble County can help by making sure that vehicles are locked and that nothing of value (guns, laptops, etc..) is left in your car. If you have... Read More.

Kay County Health Department reports 117 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Friday, December 17 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department shared data regarding new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, December 15.Kay County saw an increase of 117 new COVID-19 cases. Since early 2020, Kay County has seen an overall total 8,158 recoveries. The amount of recoveries and active cases is unknown at this time.55.5% of the Kay County population that's... Read More.

OSDH reports 970 new COVID-19 cases

Monday, November 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 970 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 658,600 COVID-19 cases as 8,801 cases are active. The new cases 7-day average is 838 and the State's death toll is at 11,772. Overall, Kay County has seen 7,706 COVID-19 cases throughout the pandemic. In the last... Read More.

OSDH reports 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, November 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 892 cases Saturday, 921 for Sunday and 968 for Monday. Oklahoma has seen 655,512 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,228 active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 787 and the CDC provisional death count... Read More.

PCPS reports 3 in-school contact traces for last week

Tuesday, November 9 by Lyman James

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had 3 in-school contact traces. This includes 2 at East Middle School and 1 at West Middle School. East Middle School has seen an increase in cases the last 2 weeks, but the majority of those affected by COVID-19 are returning to school this week.On Monday morning, EMS... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,374 new COVID-19 cases for the weekend

Tuesday, November 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,374 new COVID-19 cases For Saturday and Sunday. This includes 706 cases Saturday and 668 cases Sunday. No new cases were reported Monday due to a system change. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 645,352 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 6,427 cases are... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, October 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 638,957 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,339 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,012. The CDC provisional death count is 11,098. According to the latest data from Wednesday, October... Read More.

OSDH reports 595 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, October 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 595 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 628,294 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 9,531 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,222. The CDC provisional death count is 10,723. According to the latest data from Wednesday,... Read More.