• More Charges Filed Against Convicted Child Predator

    More Charges Filed Against Convicted Child Predator - December 30, 2020

    OKMULGEE COUNTY, Okla. – A convicted child predator is facing an additional charge after another victim comes forward. In January 2020, 75-year-old Lester Vincent Lay plead guilty to one count of Ch...

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  • Sen. Casey Murdock says restrictive COVID-19 mandates ‘don’t always work’

    Sen. Casey Murdock says restrictive COVID-19 mandates ‘don’t always work’ - December 30, 2020

      OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Casey Murdock says he agrees with Gov. Kevin Stitt that sweeping statewide restrictions are not the most effective strategy to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Murdock...

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  • Oklahoma in Top 10 states of percent vaccinated

    Oklahoma in Top 10 states of percent vaccinated - December 30, 2020

    Nearly 30,000 Oklahomans vaccinated; full anticipated allotment of 180,000 doses by year’s end has arrived    OKLAHOMA CITY — In the first few weeks since the COVID-19 vaccine’s arriva...

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  • Highway Conditions Alert 12-30-20 as of 8 p.m.

    Highway Conditions Alert 12-30-20 as of 8 p.m. - December 30, 2020

    Precipitation has decreased this evening across much of the state. Highways are in good condition, but drivers are urged to pay close attention to weather forecasts as conditions could rapidly change,...

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  • Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 30 December 2020

    Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 30 December 2020 - December 30, 2020

    SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19 As of this advisory, there are 287,030 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Kay County has had a total of 3,232 confirmed cases, resulting in 31 deaths. Osage Count...

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  • Coronavirus Vaccination Sites planned across Oklahoma

    Coronavirus Vaccination Sites planned across Oklahoma - December 30, 2020

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma State Department of Health has announced plans for coronavirus vaccine distribution locations in the state as it moves into phase 2 of vaccinations that will begin ...

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  • Luttrell Shows Marijuana Tax Revenue Boosts Rural Communities

    Luttrell Shows Marijuana Tax Revenue Boosts Rural Communities - December 30, 2020

      OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, today commented on the tax receipts from sales of medical marijuana products in Kay and Osage counties for the first 10 months of 202...

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  • City Announces Open Jobs

    City Announces Open Jobs - December 30, 2020

    The City of Ponca City currently has the following job openings: EMT/FIREFIGHTER Salary: $39,558.50 Annually plus EMT educational pay Open until filled 2016-001 GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Will per...

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  • City Observes Holiday, Ice Storm Clean-up Continues

    City Observes Holiday, Ice Storm Clean-up Continues - December 30, 2020

    The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, January 1, 2021 as a City Holiday: • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, January 1, and will RESUME Monday, January 4. Ponca City Landfill...

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  • Sen. Bergstrom files bill to expand victims’ rights

    Sen. Bergstrom files bill to expand victims’ rights - December 30, 2020

    OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to expand domestic violence and sexual assault victims’ rights was filed on Wednesday by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom. The Adair Republican has proposed Senate Bill 202, which...

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