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OSDH reporting 1,738 COVID-19 cases and nine deaths over the weekend

Sunday, August 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,738 new positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend for Oklahoma. There have been 38,225 COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,405 cases are active as of Sunday, August 2. Kay County is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases since Friday, putting the county's total to... Read More.

Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo set for this weekend

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The 35th annual Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, one of the IPRA’s top outdoor rodeos, will be held this weekend at Lakeside Arena just north of Pawnee. Action starts at 8 o’clock nightly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, (July 30-Aug. 1) and organizers say they’ve cancelled indoor events and are encouraging fans to “mask up”... Read More.

Crazy Days weekend to be strictly a shopping event this year

Thursday, July 9 by Lyman James

The following is a statement from Ponca City Main Street: "In the interest of the health of our beloved community, our Ponca City Main Street Board has decided to make our normal Crazy Days weekend strictly a shopping event this year, and not host our usual Street Party at the Veterans’ Plaza. As much as... Read More.

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Increase in flooding concerns this weekend across southern Kansas

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

The following is information from the National Weather Service in Wichita, Ks. regarding the chance of heavy rain and flooding going into Memorial Day weekend for southern Kansas. This includes Cowley and Sumner counties. An active weather pattern will support the potential of several rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the next several days, likely... Read More.

Opening day for most campsites at Kaw Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

If you're planning on camping this upcoming holiday weekend at Kaw lake, we have good news to share. Kaw Lake is re-opening most of their campsites today, with the exception of McFadden Cove and Sandy Park. For online reservations, click here to go to recreation.gov. You can also contact the Corp of Engineers Ponca... Read More.

Sun N’ Fun looking to open the weekend of May 30

Wednesday, May 13 by Lyman James

B&B Sun N' Fun Recreation, who was planning on opening up for the season during Memorial Day weekend, has made the decision to open the weekend of May 30. The current weather is setting them back. Additionally, the hand sanitizer and entire-park disinfectant that Sun N' Fun has ordered will not arrive until after Memorial... Read More.

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Broadway Ave. railroad crossing closed for maintenance

Thursday, April 30 by Lyman James

Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crews will be performing maintenance activities at the Broadway Avenue railroad crossing beginning this morning, April 30. The rehabilitation work is expected to last through Monday, May 4 and the crossing will be closed to motor vehicle traffic during that time. Traffic that normally uses the Broadway crossing may... Read More.

Three earthquakes in western Kay County over the weekend

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Residents in the western half of Kay County might have felt some shaking on Friday night and Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey Team recorded a 3.4 magnitude happened at around 11 p.m. Friday with an epicenter nearly 10 miles northwest of Blackwell (near 124th street and Dry Road). The same area experienced a 3.2 magnitude... Read More.

NOC Softball And Baseball Weekend Recap

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

Mavs softball drops two at Cowley College ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas -- The Northern Oklahoma College Maverick softball team dropped a twinbill to Cowley College Friday in Arkansas City, Kansas. The Mavs (2-8) dropped the first game 10-2 and the nightcap 14-12. In Game 1, the Mavs scored both their runs in the 2nd inning on... Read More.

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Winter Weather Expected Over The Weekend For Kansas And Oklahoma

Friday, March 1 by Lyman James

There's that old saying that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. And this weekend shows that March could possibly come in like a lion. The National Weather Service is predicting significant snow across Oklahoma and Kansas Late Saturday going into Sunday. In fact, at the time of writing this... Read More.

Blackwell Robotics Team Have Successful Weekend To Advance To State

Tuesday, February 26 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Robotics Team had a successful weekend as after winning the Robotics Skills Award with 33 points and becoming number 1 in the state of Oklahoma. According to the Blackwell Journal Tribune, there were 36 teams in total that competed for one last shot at VEX State. Three out of the four Blackwell... Read More.

Cold Temps Expected For First Weekend Of March

Monday, February 25 by Lyman James

With the month of March approaching on Friday, that means Spring will be here before you know it. However, there is that old saying that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and that looks to possibly be the case for this weekend as bone-chilling temperatures are expected across a... Read More.