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Kay and Osage counties both have one new COVID-19 case; Statewide total now at 5,849

Friday, May 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their daily update on Friday, May 22 that shows an additional 169 positive cases of COVID-19 were documented, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 5,849 since testing started.Local reports show that Kay and Osage counties each have one new COVID-19 case. For active cases, Kay has three, Osage...

Two vehicle accident in Ponca City on Wednesday

Friday, May 22 by Lyman James

A two-vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday north of the 14 street/Prospect Avenue intersection in Ponca City.According to Ponca City Police, an employee with Take Ten Tire was driving the truck and turning into the Take Ten Tire parking lot. While doing so, he collided with a woman driving a car that was leaving the...

Two pursuits take place since Wednesday within the Blackwell area

Friday, May 22 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal Tribune is reporting that Kay County Law Enforcement officials are asking for the public's help in locating a man who led officers on a pursuit through Blackwell at around 9 p.m. Thursday.Deputies with the Kay County Sheriff's Office attempted to make contact with Cody Vaught in the 1100 block of West...

Dr. Cheryl Evans rehired by NOC Board of Regents

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents rehired NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans at Wednesday’s regents meeting at NOC Enid. Upon conclusion of a short executive session, NOC President Cheryl Evans was rehired with unanimous consent from the regents. Chad Dillingham made the motion, seconded by Jodi Cline. ...

Parks and Recreation to begin opening up

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at

PONCA CITY SUPERINTENDENT SELECTED AS 2020 OASA DISTRICT 4 SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OKLA. (May 20, 2020) – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Shelley Arrott of Ponca City Public Schools as the 2020 OASA District 4 Superintendent of the Year. Ms. Arrott will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference Virtual Experience...

Oklahoma’s total of COVID-19 cases now at 5,680; No active cases for Grant, Logan and Noble counties

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 148 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday as Oklahoma's total is now at 5,680 since testing started.Latest data shows that there is one new case for Garfield County to bring their total to 24. There are no new changes for Kay, Grant, Logan, Noble, Payne and...

Tabatha Rosproy of Winfield named 2020 National Teacher of the Year

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

TOPEKA — Tabatha Rosproy, an early childhood educator at Winfield Unified School District 465, is the 2020 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Thursday, May 21.Rosproy, whose classroom is housed in Cumbernauld Village retirement community in Winfield, becomes the first early childhood educator to be...

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...

Native Lights Casino back open with max capacity limit

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Native Lights Casino announced on their Facebook page on Wednesday that the casino north of Newkirk is back open. Native Lights will have a max capacity limit of 300 guests.Anyone at the casino will be subjected to having their temperature checked and will be required to wear a mask in the facility. If you...

Resurfacing project along 14th street to begin after Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

Just after Memorial Day, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City, a two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. This comes at the same time that a major resurfacing and reconstruction...

Several Ponca City High School Athletes Named to Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City Wildcat Soccer players have collected several individual honors for both girls and boys. The following student athletes have been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams: Claire Roche, Andrea Rojas, Caid Glowacki, and Casan Terrazas. All State Girls SoccerClair Roche is the Senior Co-Captain for the Po-Hi Ladycat Soccer team. Clair has...