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Heat Advisory in effect for Wednesday

Wednesday, September 1 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service offices in Norman and Tulsa have issued Heat Advisories for Kay, Osage and surrounding counties from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Other counties under a Heat Advisory are Grant, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Pontotoc, Coal, Jefferson,... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office assist OHP Wednesday near Kaw City

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Wednesday with an oversized load that struck a power line on Coleman Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Kaw City. Kay Electric later arrived in the area and custokmers did experience power outage. The section of Coleman Road reopened Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported.

Over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 26 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 COVID-19 cases Wednesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma has 20,483 active cases and has seen 524,376 cases since early 2020. The new cases 7 day average is 2,271 and the CDC provisional death count is 9,030. New data shows that Kay County has seen 5,949 COVID-19... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe will have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 25 at the Tribal Complex Community Building. Vaccines will be available by appointment. Walk-ins will be scheduled based on unavailability. The Otoe will be offering 1st or 2nd shots of the Pfizer or Moderna. Minors 12+ years of age MUST have a parent/guardian... Read More.

Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday

Thursday, August 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,360 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, August 18. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 519,023 COVID-19 cases as 19,704 cases are active. The new cases 7 day rolling average is 2,210. The CDC provisional death count is 8,906. Locally, Kay County has seen 5,795 COVID-19 cases, 132... Read More.

OSDH releases weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, August 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, August 18. From August 8-14, 15,490 new COVID-19 cases, 12,621 recoveries and 82 deaths were documented. This is a 10% increase in new cases compared to August 1-7. 30,111 cases have been hospitalized. 19,181 specimens have been tested over the last... Read More.

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting on Wednesday for Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, August 17 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City wants your input. As part of revising the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall to both gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding where we stand in... Read More.

OSDH releases weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday

Thursday, August 12 by Lyman James

In the weekly epidemiology report for August 11, the Oklahoma State Department of Health shared that they've documented 14,079 COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and 8,963 recoveries in the past week. From August 1 to August 7, 27,597 specimens have been tested for COVID. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 501,353 COVID-19 cases, 8,805 CDC... Read More.

Over 1,400 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Thursday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,474 new COVID-19 cases in their situation update for Wednesday, July 28. Oklahoma's seen 477,052 COVID-19 cases overall as 9,762 cases are active. The 7-day rolling average of new cases is 1,236. The provisional death count as of Wednesday is now at 8,713. Kay County has seen an overall... Read More.

Stolen Vehicle Leads to a Wednesday Morning Chase and Three Juveniles in Custody

Wednesday, June 9 by Lyman James

According to local sources, the report of a stolen vehicle led to a chase and the apprehension of three juveniles on Wednesday morning. The vehicle, being tracked by GPS, was spotted by Tonkawa police who then started the pursuit.During the chase, two Kay County Sheriff’s vehicles and a couple traffic signs were damaged. The... Read More.