- Ponca City Now

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases at 5,532; Recovery total at 4,266

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting an additional 43 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state's overall total of cases to 5,532 since testing started.Locally, there are no changes for Kay, Garfield, Grant, Logan Noble, Payne and Pawnee counties. Osage County currently has nine active cases, while Kay County... Read More.

Silver Alert for Creek County man last located Stillwater

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Creek County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 72-year-old Gary Moser.Moser does have dementia. The last time he left, he was located in Stillwater. The 1997 Ford Ranger he was in has a large yellow scrape or dent on the drivers side. The vehicle has an Oklahoma tag with a license... 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.

Investigations underway for credit card fraud attempt, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie and Perry

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Investigations are underway for an individual that has attempted credit card fraud, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie, Perry and other locations.Each town mentioned has their Police Department involved in the investigation. No mask and gloves on in the pictures from his first crime. Mask and gloves are on in the video at... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Information

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: The City of Ponca City and Phillips 66 are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday May 30, from 9 to 1 in the Phillips66 north parking lot located at Oak and South Avenue. Your family can generate as much as 100 pounds of hazardous waste each year. Hazardous... Read More.

GoFundMe set for local police officer’s young son

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

A GoFundMe has been launched for a local police officer and his young son who was born with heart defect. Camden Daniel Peterson was born in January with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His surgery last week was a success, but he has a long road of recovery ahead. Camden’s dad, Caleb, just started as... Read More.

OSDH reports 91 positive COVID-19 cases Tuesday; 127 more individuals recover from the virus

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed an additional 91 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the state's total is now at 5,489.Locally, there is one new COVID-19 case in Osage County, making it their 92 case. Kay County remains at 50 cases overall. For other counties, no changes for Garfield, Grant, Logan,... Read More.

Polling location change in Ponca City Precinct 535

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Kay County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard announced Tuesday that the polling place for Precinct 535 has been changed. In response to the current issues with the Corona Virus, they are no longer able to use Via Christi Village as a polling location. Beginning with the Primary Election scheduled on June 30, the polling... Read More.

Nardin Heritage Celebration cancelled due to COVID-19

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nardin Heritage Day announced on Facebook in early May that the members have decided to cancel the Nardin Heritage Celebration in Nardin this year.The heritage celebration is known to bring in people yearly on the Saturday before Memorial Day with a parade featuring antique vehicles, along with food and... Read More.

Business owners encouraged to watch their mail for fraudulent unemployment claims

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

If you own or manage a business, we encourage that you carefully watch your mail for fraudulent unemployment claims against your business.It's been going on statewide with individuals filing claims against companies they've never worked for. It's happened three times in the past two weeks here at Sterling Broadcasting, and has targeted local businesses... Read More.

Protestors gather outside Oklahoma Capitol against OESC on Monday

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Protestors gathered outside the Oklahoma State Capitol against the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission on Monday.Organizers called for a peaceful demonstration to voice their concerns over the Commission's failure to provide benefits for two months. They also said they want to file a class action lawsuit against the state.Officials with the OESC had said things... Read More.

Ponca City nursing home resident tests positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Officials at Ponca City Nurisng & Rehabilitation confirmed on Monday that a resident has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the second case at the nursing home since March.This puts Kay County at 50 cases of the virus overall, with three active cases. Osage County has 91 cases with 18 active. Data from the... Read More.