OSDH reports 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 892 cases Saturday, 921 for Sunday and 968 for Monday. Oklahoma has seen 655,512 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,228 active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 787 and...

Food drive continuing in Blackwell until Sunday

The City of Blackwell continues to accept donations for a food drive that goes until this upcoming Sunday, November 21. City officials will take in non-perishable food donations at Blackwell City Hall at 221 West Blackwell Avenue, or the Blackwell Police Department...
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Ponca City man arrested for rape & other charges involving child

On November 8, 2021, PCPD Detectives arrested Ponca City resident Scotty Joe Collins.  The investigation began when family members of a juvenile female attempted to talk with her about behavioral issues and she disclosed to the family members that Collins had molested her.  The juvenile was interviewed...

Weekly epidemiology report continues to show increase in vaccine totals for Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 10. Data shows that throughout the week of October 30-November 6, 4,652 new COVID-19 cases, 4,867 recoveries and 132 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,749 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID....
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Two arrested after pursuit ends in McCord

A pursuit that started before 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in Noble County ended in McCord in Osage County. Once the pursuit started in Noble County, the Kay County deputies requested assistance from the Osage County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle crashed near Lechtenberg Road and Highway 60 and the passenger attempted...

Stitt visits Tonkawa to meet with veterans and see local war memorial

 With today being Veteran's Day, and yesterday being the U.S. Marine Corps' 246th birthday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt made a visit Wednesday to the Kay County War Memorial and Walk of Warriors in Tonkawa. There, Governor Stitt met with World War 2 Veteran Ralph Vickery, 94, who served in...

Final NOAA Weather Radio Sale this Saturday at Ponca City RecPlex

The City of Ponca City announced that the final NOAA Weather Radio Sale is this Saturday at Ponca City RecPlex starting at 8 a.m. until the last 35 radios are gone. For just $5.00, these radios are a life-saving bargain. They will be programmed & ready to use. Cash...
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Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School...

Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular session Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 8, 2021. Vice-Mayor Paul Taylor called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Chapman were present. Mayor Nicholson and Commissioner Scott were absent. Ceremonies and ProclamationsUnder Ceremonies and...

School Board Discusses ACT, New Law

The Ponca City Board of Education met Monday night and discussed student ACT scores, along with Senate Bill 783 that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and deals with student transfers.Ponca City High School teacher Betsy Easley gave the board an ACT update. Easley said the ACT Review...