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CDC and OSDH issue new shortened isolation and quarantine guidelines

Tuesday, January 4

Ponca City Public School students return to classes on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. The CDC and OSDH issued new shortened isolation and quarantine guidelines based on specific criteria that became effective Dec. 27, 2021. Additional information can be found by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/.../s1227-isolation-quarantine....If your child tested positive for COVID... Read More.

One person killed in accident Monday morning on South Avenue

Monday, January 3

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident that occurred just after midnight Monday morning at the South Avenue underpass.The Ponca City Police Department received a call about the accident. Driving the vehicle was Michael Fink, 32, who is listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center in... Read More.

Two Ponca City residents injured in accident Friday at Hubbard and Union

Monday, January 3

Two Ponca City residents were injured following a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 1:07 p.m. Friday afternoon at Hubbard Road and Union Street.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lester Brochmann, 86, was driving 2014 Ram 2500 pickup northbound on Union when he failed to stop at the stop sign.... Read More.

Blackwell VFW hosting New Year’s Eve concert

Friday, December 31

The Blackwell VFW will be hosting a New Year's Eve concert tonight featuring country music singer CT Parker. The show starts at 9 p.m. and goes until midnight. There's no cover charge.If you're a fan of 90s rock/top country cover music, Parker will bring those types of tunes.The Blackwell... Read More.

OSDH shares weekly COVID-19 report

Friday, December 31

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported on Wednesday that there's been 8,354 new COVID-19 cases in the past week. This is a 15.3% increase from last week.As of December 27, 2,111,009 of the eligible population is fully vaccinated, which is a 57% population of the said group. 39.9%... Read More.

Lamont man injured after Thursday night accident in Ponca City

Friday, December 31

One man is injured following an accident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night at the intersection of Prospect and LA Cann in Ponca City.Bryan Dowell, 31, of Lamont was driving a 2021 Chevy Camaro northbound on LA Cann, attempted to pass a vehicle in a no passing... Read More.

Noble County deputy involved in felony high speed pursuit

Thursday, December 30

The Noble County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday evening, a Noble County deputy was involved in a felony high speed pursuit which went through Kay county and ended near the Kansas state line.During the pursuit, the deputy was involved in a single vehicle collision. According to the Noble... Read More.

Pawnee woman set with status docket after stealing pickup truck

Thursday, December 30

A status docket is set for a Pawnee woman in the Kay County District Court. 38-year-old Lindsey Renee Silver is charged with a felony charge of larceny of automobile aircraft or other motor vehicle.Ponca City police report that on Dec. 8 an officer responded to a report of a... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday

Wednesday, December 29

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Chapman and Commissioner Taylor were present. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Scott were absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the... Read More.

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday

Wednesday, December 29

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, December 31, and will RESUME Monday, January 3. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411• Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Friday, December 31, and REOPEN Saturday,... Read More.

3,380 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma since Friday

Tuesday, December 28

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 3,380 new COVID-19 cases across the state since Friday, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 697,590.Saturday saw 2,163 new cases, while Sunday and Monday saw 1,217 new cases.There are 13,619 total active cases and that the recent... Read More.

Kansas woman killed in accident near Oklahoma border

Tuesday, December 28

A 20-year-old Kansas woman died Sunday after the truck she was riding in smashed into a concrete highway barrier in a rural part of southwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday along state Highway 1 in Comanche County, which isn’t far from Woods... Read More.