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Flash Flood Watch ongoing for Kay and surrounding counties

Tuesday, May 24 by Lyman James

A Flash Flood Watch continues for Kay and surrounding counties through late tonight. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue today and tonight. Some of these storms may produce locally heavy rainfall, and flooding will be possible especially in... Read More.

Weekend report: Kay and surrounding counties see increase in COVID-19 cases

Sunday, August 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,419 positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 53,165 COVID-19 cases with 8,030 cases active.Kay County saw an increase with six new COVID-19 cases to put the overall total to 287 cases, 11 deaths and 240 recoveries. Out of the... Read More.

Kay County and surrounding areas see increase in COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,445 new positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Aug. 15-16. Oklahoma has now seen 48,342 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,457 cases are active.Kay County has seen 10 new COVID-19 cases and six new recoveries over the weekend, putting the overall total to... Read More.

Local COVID-19 testing sites for Ponca City and surrounding areas

Wednesday, June 17 by Lyman James

With more COVID-19 cases being reported, a reminder that the Kay County Health Department in Ponca City is offering curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only. The testing is free, and no doctor referral is required. You must stay in your vehicle at all times during an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (580)762-1641(Read More.