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Body of missing woman found inside rodeo grounds

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

On Saturday April 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., after Ponca City Police receiving additional information, the body of Sheila Jane Strong, 35, was found inside the 101 rodeo grounds. She was found deceased by investigators. The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office was called in to investigate and her next of kin has been notified.On Tuesday... Read More.

NOC’s Carlee Murray signs with NWOSU

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College sophomore Carlee Murray signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State University this past week. The Granite, Oklahoma, native averaged 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in 2019-20. "Carlee has been a pleasure to work with for two years," said NOC Lady Mavs head coach Greg Krause. "She competes hard every day. She... Read More.

81 new COVID-19 cases documented in Oklahoma Monday; State total now at 2,680

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a daily update on Monday reporting that 81 new COVID-19 cases have been documented, bringing Oklahoma's total to 2,680.New numbers also show that out of the 2,680 cases, 923 remain active while 1,614 have recovered.Three more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. This includes two in Cleveland County,... Read More.

Blackwell City Mayor announces Small Business Forgivable Loan Program

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

Blackwell City Mayor T.J. Greenfield announced in a Facebook video on Friday that a new program has been approved a Small Business Forgivable Loan Program to provide forgivable loan amount money to small business owners in Blackwell.Those two amounts will be $1,500 and $2,500. $62,500 is available through this funding and will hopefully help... Read More.

Kay County communities showing good self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

So far, the results have been good for local Kay County communities when it comes to responding the the 2020 U.S. Census.Ponca City's self-response rate is at 52.5%, Blackwell at 49.1%, Tonkawa at 49% and Newkirk at 46.8%. The state of Oklahoma's response rate is 45.3%.Remember, you can fill out your 2020Census online at Read More.

PCPS update for April 19, 2020

Sunday, April 19 by Lyman James

Washington PreK and all elementary school Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 20 and April 27 are Monday, April 20 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 19. If you have them available, bring packets from the weeks of April 6 and April 13... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases takes slight jump to 2,599; Kay County remains with 46

Sunday, April 19 by Lyman James

As of 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented only 29 COVID-19 cases statewide, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,599. Good news is that the number of those recovered has also climbed to 1,575, a jump from 1,534 on Saturday.One new death was documented, bringing the state's total... Read More.

Kay County remains at 46 COVID-19 cases; 33 have recovered

Saturday, April 18 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma is at 2,570.Locally, Kay County remains with 46 COVID-19 cases, 33 of those have recovered. 41 of those cases have been in Ponca City. As for overall cases for surrounding counties, Osage has 64 cases reported with 30 recovered,... Read More.

PCPS Friday Night Lights tonight

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

PCPS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS event tonight will be at the Ponca City High School Softball Field located behind WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL from 9:00 PM -10:00 PM. This event is to promote school spirit and let our students & families know we are still here and we miss them.We would like to invite our students,... Read More.

Three Ponca City citizens receive phone calls from people identifying as police

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been contacted today from three different citizens about calls they are receiving identifying themselves as a Ponca City Police Officer. The nature of the calls as varied from being in reference to the coronavirus to saying that the victim has warrants. In two cases, they have said that... Read More.

Kay Electric announces Planned power outage for parts of northwestern Kay County

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Kay Electric Cooperative said on Friday that this upcoming Monday, April 20, they will have a planned power outage starting @ 9:00 until Noon.This will affect members in northwestern Kay County on North 108th street North of Braman/Bender Road up to Southside Road & also Paradise Cove near Blackwell Lake.If you have any questions... Read More.

Kay County responding good to Census 2020

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Kay County is currently in the top 10 counties in Oklahoma for responses to the 2020 Census.During the 2010 Census Kay County finished with a 66.3% response rate, and we are now sitting at a 47.9% rate. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal... Read More.