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OSDH reports 6,218 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, August 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday said the state has seen 6,218 COVID-19 cases since Friday as 1,558 cases were reported Monday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 530,594 COVID-19 cases since March 2020 as 20,809 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,113 and...

PCPS reporting 6 COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, August 24

Ponca City Public Schools released the first COVID-19 Release for the 2021-22 school year.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday

Monday, August 23

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe will have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 25 at the Tribal Complex Community Building. Vaccines will be available by appointment. Walk-ins will be scheduled based on unavailability. The Otoe will be offering 1st or 2nd shots of the Pfizer or Moderna. Minors 12+ years of...

Upcoming October Bond Election Discussed

Monday, August 23

Members of the Ponca City community, bringing multiple interests to the table, were invited to two different meetings this week to discuss the school’s upcoming bond election on Tuesday, Oct. 12. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million...

City of Tonkawa notifying Commercial Customers about New Trash Service Rates

Monday, August 23

The City of Tonkawa has mailed letters to all Commercial Customers for the New Trash Service Rates.The city asks Commercial Customers to please review the new Trash Service Rates, then please select the...

Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Monday, August 23

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a...

Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today

Monday, August 23

Newkirk, OK has recently been chosen as a site for the Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” outreach initiative.The Oklahoma State Department of Health recently mobilized a fleet of wellness units and vans to help provide...

OSDH reports over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, August 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,851 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, August 20.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation hosting 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games

Friday, August 20

Ponca City Parks and Recreation is hosting the 1st annual Ponca City Senior Games. The Games are scheduled to take place Sept 30th-Oct 3rd and are for participants 50 years or better (as of December 31, 2021). This Olympic style event includes competitions in fitness, swimming, basketball, pickleball, golf and...

Heat advisory for Osage County and northeast Oklahoma

Friday, August 20

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for sections of northeast Oklahoma from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Counties included in the advisory are Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers-Mayes, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee and McIntosh. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected...

PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

Friday, August 20

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools. Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I...

Survey up for City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Friday, August 20

The City of Ponca City is updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan to continue to recognize and meet those dangers, but the city needs your help. Please follow the link below or use your smartphone to scan the QR code and take about...