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Kay County now at 24 COVID-19 Cases, 565 cases in Oklahoma

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that there are four new cases of COVID-19 in Kay County, bring the total of cases to 24 in the county. This is a jump from 20 on Sunday and Monday.As for the state of Oklahoma, there are now 565 cases of COVID-19 with 1,229 testing negative....

Shelter in place order now in effect for Stillwater

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

A shelter in place order is now in effect for the city of Stillwater. Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce provided the following information on his Facebook page.Police will not be stopping cars or asking for permits, but they do have the discretion to enforce this order through education and citation when people are not complying.Q:...

Seabee Swarms canceled

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

The Seabee Swarms regularly held on the first Saturday of the month in Stillwater are canceled until further notice in keeping with the standing order to shelter-in-place. Follow our Facebook Group Seabees of North Central Oklahoma for information about future Swarms as it becomes available.

SouthWind Casino extends temporary closure

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Oklahoma continues to rise, SouthWind Casino released a statement that they will remain temporarily closed until April 15. This includes their locations at Braman and Newkirk. The Kanza Travel Plaza will remain open.For updated information, go to

PCPS releases statement on teacher arrest

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

On March 30, 2020, Ponca City Public Schools was made aware of the arrest of a teacher at Ponca City Senior High School. As always, the safety of our students and staff is a top priority.The PCPS District works to ensure state law and board policies are followed, and if violations are found, they are...

Election Emergency impacts April 7 elections in Kay County

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

An election emergency declaration issued by the State Election Board Secretary on March 18 will impact elections scheduled for April 7 in Kay County, the County Election Board Secretary confirmed today. The election emergency allowed all entities, including those with statutory school board member elections, to reschedule their April 7 elections to another date...

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases at 481, no new cases for Kay County

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released details Monday morning that there are now 481 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma.A total of 153 Oklahomans have been hospitalized, and 17 have died from the virus (4 in Oklahoma County, 1 in Pawnee County, 1 in Sequoyah County, 3 in Tulsa County, 1...

Gov. Stitt requires self-quarantine for travelers from six states

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Sunday issued another amendment to the state's coronavirus executive order that requires travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days and issues protections for health care workers and vulnerable populations. According to a news release, travelers entering Oklahoma from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Louisiana and Washington state...

OSU student tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

Officials with Oklahoma State University in Stillwater confirmed Sunday evening that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the university, people who may have been in close contact with the person previously were contacted and provided information on next steps for screening and self-quarantine, if necessary.

Kansas man involved in Grant County accident, alcohol believed to be the cause

Sunday, March 29 by Lyman James

A Caldwell, Ks. man was involved in a personal injury collision at 4:35 p.m. Saturday afternoon on U.S. 60 and County Road 1050, eastbound, approximately one-half mile south of Lamont in Grant County.Charles C. Sparks, 57, was driving a 1994 GMC Sierra eastbound on U.S. 60 when he departed the roadway to the right,...

20 COVID-19 cases now in Kay County, 429 statewide as of Sunday

Sunday, March 29 by Lyman James

As of Sunday morning, there are now 429 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 1,205 cases have also showed as negative, and 140 Oklahomans have been hospitalized.There are two new reported cases of COVID-19 in Kay County as of Sunday bringing...

COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma now at 377, Kay County at 18

Saturday, March 28 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the state of Oklahoma now has a total of 377 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Kay County made a small jump from 17 to 18 cases on Saturday. As for area counties, Noble and Logan each remain with 3 cases, Osage County reports a new case since Friday and...