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Ponca City at a 62 percent response rate to U.S. Census

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyman James

Households that receive the 2020 Census invitation packets are strongly encouraged to respond promptly to the 2020 Census using the census ID included in the questionnaire packet. People can respond online, by phone, or by completing and returning the paper form by mail. Responding with the census ID or by completing and returning the... Read More.

Sixth COVID-19-related death reported for Ponca City Wednesday, 673 new positive COVID-19 cases statewide

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 673 new positive COVID-19 cases for the state of Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 8. There have now been 17,893 positive cases since the start of the pandemic, and 4,355 cases are active.While Kay County saw two new COVID-19 cases, an eight virus-related death was reported for... Read More.

Read for Adventure program at the Ponca City Library

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Library proudly hosts another year of the Read for Adventure program.The Read for Adventure program “aims to promote literacy within families, increase their contact with the outdoors and provide an outlet for invaluable, nature-inspired discoveries.” The Oklahoma City Zoo’s mission is to educate Oklahomans about wildlife and wild places. By partnering... Read More.

Pawnee man killed in accident near Morrison

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 2:13 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 177 near Harvest Road southbound, approximately 3.45 miles southwest of Morrison in Noble County.Dennis R. Southern, 68, of Pawnee, was driving a 1997 Chevy truck southbound on U.S. 177. A 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by George A. Deweese Jr., 29, of Ponca City,... Read More.

858 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Tuesday, most reported in a single day for the state

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 858 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 7. This is by far the most amount of new cases reported in a single day for Oklahoma. The state has now seen a total of 17,220 cases since testing started, and 4,215 cases are active.For... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Encampment moved to late September

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe released an update on social media saying that the Encampment for 2020 has been postponed until the third weekend in September in hopes that it will be a safer time. To learn more information, call 405-258-8342.You can click here to go to the Otoe-Missouria Facebook page.

Kay County with a 60.3% self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

You still have time to fill out the 2020 U.S. Census if you haven't done so already. As of this morning, Kay County has seen a 60.3% self-response rate, making it one of the top ten counties in Oklahoma for responses. The self-response rate for the state of Oklahoma is 56.3%. To fill out... Read More.

City of Winfield requiring face masks beginning Friday, Stillwater advancing in ordinance

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The City of Winfield, Ks. announced Monday that they have voted unanimously for an ordinance concerning mandating the use of face masks in public in Winfield.According to local sources out of Wichita, the ordinance will go into effect this Friday. The unanimous vote comes just three days after the Cowley County Commission voted to... Read More.

434 new positive COVID-19 cases reported Monday in Oklahoma

Monday, July 6 by Lyman James

The number of COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma took another big jump on Monday, July 7, as the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 434 new positive COVID-19 cases. This puts the state's overall total of cases to 16,362 since the start of the pandemic, and 3,930 cases are active.For new cases in local counties,... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office needing assistance in locating missing horses near Tonkawa

Monday, July 6 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office is needing assistance locating the owner(s) of two horses that were found roaming the area of 13th Street and Hartford Avenue, about 2 miles north of Tonkawa.They have been described as a black in color horse accompanied by a gray in color horse. Numerous horse owners between Tonkawa and... Read More.

Possible COVID-19 Case Results Were Negative for Ponca City Public Schools

Sunday, July 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware that the possible COVID-19 case results were NEGATIVE. Since there is a rise in positive cases in our area, PCPS Summer Activities will remain outside through Tuesday, July 14, 2020. “Safety is our number one priority, so please do not participate in PCPS Summer Activities if a... Read More.

Three new COVID-19 cases for Kay County, OSDH reports 283 new cases Sunday

Sunday, July 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 283 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday, putting the state at 15,928 cases since testing started. There are 3,682 active cases at this time.Kay County saw another increase with three new cases. For new cases in surrounding counties, Payne County has nine, Logan County... Read More.