U.S. Attorney’s Office warning of COVID-19 fraud schemes

The United States Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis.Scammers have already devised several methods, including fraudulent websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Scams involve treatment schemes, fake charities, even people pretending to represent doctors...

All Oklahoma Tribes Close Casinos Temporarily

Officials with the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association confirmed on Monday that all of its tribal members have closed their casinos temporarily. Although they are independent sovereign nations, each tribe is united under the common purpose of preserving the public health.

Blackwell Dentistry Limiting Service

Dr. Aaron Neale and Blackwell Dentistry have made a decision to limit services to emergency dental treatments until April 20th due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The staff will be performing treatments in emergency cases to help alleviate the burden that dental emergencies would place on local hospitals. All full time employees will continue to...
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Newkirk Main Street Designb Committee Seeking Donations

The Newkirk Main Street design committee is seeking donations of historic items or baked goods. While those items are preferred, gift certificates for goods or services are also welcome. All proceeds benefit NMS design grants. Drop off between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the NMS office, 116 N. Main St.

Ponca City man critically injured in accident north of Newkirk

A personal injury collision happened at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday morning on U.S. 77 at Judo Road 7 miles north of Newkirk in Kay County.Roy Mann, 53, of Ponca City was driving a 2013 Kawasaki southbound on U.S. 77 when he was hit by a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 that was turning northbound onto U.S. 77....
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So what is an essential business?

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced restrictions to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, which include closing nonessential businesses in counties where positive cases of the virus are reported. That would now include Kay, Osage and other surrounding counties except for Grant. But just what is an essential business?According to the...

Ponca City Public School District Steps-Up to Help Local Hospital

The Ponca City Public School District recently stepped-up in the time of crisis. The Ponca City Hospital was having a shortage of hand sanitizer, so they contacted the PCPS District to see if they could help. PCPS came to the rescue! Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The hospital reached out to us because they were running...
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164 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma as of Wednesday

A total of 55 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state of Oklahoma late Wednesday morning. Five people have died from the virus, including two in Oklahoma County. Pawnee, Tulsa and Cleveland Counties were the locations of the three other deaths.KWTV in Oklahoma City reports that 59 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to...

More than 100 COVID-19 cases documented for Oklahoma Tuesday

As of Tuesday afternoon, there are now 109 documented cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma. No changes for Kay County which remains at 5 COVID-19 cases. For nearby counties, Noble county reported its second case, Payne County remains at three and Pawnee County reported its fourth COVID-19 case.Canadian County: 4 Cleveland...