OSDH reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases Friday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 3,338 new COVID-19 cases Friday.
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Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Session held on August 23
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 23, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Chapman, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Taylor were present. Commissioner Bodick was absent. Consent Agenda
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Oklahoma sees 4,152 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 4,152 COVID-19 cases Thursday.
City of Ponca City receives grant from Oklahoma Humanities
The City of Ponca City has received a grant from Oklahoma Humanities in the amount of $15,000.00 made possible through the American Rescue Plan. These funds will be used to hire additional cleaning crews at the Marland Mansion.
Masks required for all PCPS transportation networks
Ponca City Public Schools announced Thursday that by federal order, masks are required for all public transportation networks. This includes any transportation with more than one person in school buses and school vans. Masks are mandated on all PCPS school buses.
Former Ponca City Wrestling Coach Has Two Felony Charges Dismissed
Former Ponca City Wrestling Coach Justice Circle, 24, had his two felony charges dismissed on August 19 in the Kay County District Court. The felony charges he faced were for lewd or indecent acts to a child under the age of 16 and soliciting sexual conduct/communication with a minor by...
Nearly 15,000 COVID-19 cases reported statewide August 15-21
According to the weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, OSDH reported a total of 14,793 COVID-19 cases between August 15-21. During that time, 14,545 recoveries and 136 deaths were documented. As of Wednesday, Oklahoma's seen 534,922 COVID-19 cases as 20,191 are active. Oklahoma's seen 30,986 hospitalizations. Data shows that 3,717,622 total vaccine...
Kay County sees decrease in population
Following the 2020 U.S. Census, Kay County's population has dropped by 6.1%. The county lost more than 2,800 residents over the last decade. Kay County did have a population of 46,582 in 2010, but currently has a population of 43,700 as of 2020. Ponca City saw a decrease from 25,387...
Kay County Sheriff’s Office assist OHP Wednesday near Kaw City
The Kay County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Wednesday with an oversized load that struck a power line on Coleman Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Kaw City. Kay Electric later arrived in the area and custokmers did experience power outage. The section of Coleman Road reopened Wednesday...
Over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide Wednesday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
Free ACT Test on October 5
A free ACT test will be given on October 5 for all Ponca City High School sophomores, juniors and seniors.Students must register by Sept. 8.
Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement
Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of...
