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Closings and Cancellations for February 3rd

Wednesday, February 2

OKLAHOMA:Blackwell Public Schools - CLOSED Blackwell City Hall and Library - CLOSED Billings Public Schools - Distance Learning Cowboy Driving of Ponca City - CLOSED Deer Creek-Lamont Public Schools - Distance Learning Grant County Courthouse - CLOSED First Baptist Churches in Perry and Ponca City - CLOSED First... Read More.

Kay County Administrative Offices and Election Board moving to new Kay County Administration building

Tuesday, February 1

The Kay County Administrative Offices and the Kay County Election Board will be moving to the new Kay County Administration building starting February 16th. The County Administrative offices consist of the Assessor, County Clerk, County Commission’s Court and the Treasurer’s office.These offices will be closed February 16th with no... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in effect

Tuesday, February 1

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect tonight through Thursday Morning.Forecasts are calling for up to 6 inches of snow and blowing snow and possibly some ice/sleet in the mix. Subject is likely to change over the next 12-24 hours regarding snow totals.Travel could be very difficult. Areas of... Read More.

4.5 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Medford shakes Oklahoma and Kansas

Monday, January 31

The U.S. Geological Survey Team reports that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 7 kilometers northwest of Medford in Grant County.According to sources such as KOCO in Oklahoma City, KWCH in Wichita, Ks. and KOTV in Tulsa, the earthquake was felt throughout a good portion of Oklahoma and Kansas.It's unknown... Read More.

Body found in river near Tonkawa

Monday, January 31

The search for a missing Tonkawa man ended Sunday when investigators located a body in the Chikaskia River. OSBI spokeswoman Brooke Arbitman said the identification of the victim as of now has not been made and that the medical examiner has been notified.The victim is believed to be 40-year-old... Read More.

Newkirk resident killed in rollover accident in Blackwell

Monday, January 31

A Newkirk resident was killed in a rollover accident that occurred at 2:14 a.m. Friday in Blackwell on State Highway 11 near 13th Street.Jacob Wade Randol, 29, was traveling west on highway 11 in a 2001 Ford Ranger, when he crossed 13th Street, entered the eastbound lanes and continued... Read More.

Winter Storm likely later this week

Monday, January 31

A big Winter Storm is brewing & could produce some significant amounts of ice & snow across the state Wednesday. As of early Monday morning, most of the state of Kansas is under a Winter Weather Watch. As for northern Oklahoma, the National Weather Service in Norman is forecasting... Read More.

Annual Spring Cleanup set for March

Friday, January 28

It is a great time to start gathering those unwanted items around the house or yard! Mark your calendars for our Annual Spring Cleanup March 19th-26th!

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting Feb. 2 to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP

Friday, January 28

The City of Ponca City, in conjunction with the contractor, Meshek and Associates, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chamber of City Hall, 516 E. Grand Avenue, to gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding the... Read More.

TSET Awards Healthy Incentive Grants to Six Communities

Thursday, January 27

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 25, 2022) - The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Directors awarded $136,000 to communities across Oklahoma through the TSET Healthy Incentive Grant Program at their board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25.Grants are awarded to communities that have implemented key strategies for health including tobacco-free,... Read More.

City Wide Garage Sale set for March 19

Thursday, January 27

Ponca City's annual City Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, March 19. For this one day ONLY the City will waive the regular requirements for a garage sale. The $5 permit won’t be required, and the garage sale will not be counted toward the yearly limit of... Read More.

Stillwater woman killed in accident near Perry

Wednesday, January 26

Following the report of an accident Sunday near Perry in Noble County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released more details including the name of the victims.The accident that occurred at 7:17 p.m. Sunday evening on Interstate 35 near mile marker 186, the Perry exit, involved a Stillwater woman and... Read More.