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Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell Nov. 3

Tuesday, October 26

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, November 3, 2021. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County Health... Read More.

Bond set at $25,000 for Ponca City man that shot a horse

Tuesday, October 26

Dylan Ray Matthew, 37, of Ponca City is set to make an appearance in the Kay County District Court after being charged with a felony count of cruelty to animals after two or more felony convictions.A Kay County deputy reports he responded to the 3300 block of Sunny Lane... Read More.

Tonkawa teen found safe Monday night

Tuesday, October 26

The Tonkawa Police Department shared on Facebook Monday night that 16-year-old Tyson Skipper was found and is safe with his family. Tyler went missing at around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Tonkawa police is thankful to the community who provided information on his whereabouts.

Steve and Christi Lungren Purchase KSOK Radio, team with Sterling Broadcasting

Monday, October 25

The Lungren’s have formed Doxa Wave LLC and entered into an agreement with Cowley County Broadcasting, Inc to acquire KSOK’s 95.9 FM, 1280 AM and 103.3 The MIXX FM . The sale is subject to FCC regulatory approval and is expected to close by year’s end.For the past year,... Read More.

Dual Miss NOC Competition set for Tuesday

Monday, October 25

TONKAWA — The annual dual Miss Northern Oklahoma College Enid-Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Scholarship Competition is set for Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at NOC Tonkawa.Nine Miss NOC Tonkawa candidates and three candidates for the Miss NOC Enid title will perform on stage in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, October 25

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,049 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 638,957 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,339 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,012. The CDC provisional death count is 11,098. According to the... Read More.

Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel visiting Ponca City Friday

Thursday, October 21

The Ponca City News is reporting that the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce will be holding a lunch and learn event on Friday, Oct. 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Pioneer Technology Center.According to PC News, the event will feature Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel, where he... Read More.

Over 1,100 COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, October 21

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,148 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 637,908 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,412 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 1,031. The CDC provisional death count is 11,068. According to the... Read More.

OSDH shares weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, October 21

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, October 21. Data shows that throughout the week of October 10-16, 7,748 new COVID-19 cases, 8,801 recoveries and 1,138 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,102 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC... Read More.

Missing Ponca City girl found Tuesday

Thursday, October 21

A Red Alert is no longer in effect for Lorraine Morningstar Torres of Ponca City since she's been found. Torres went missing on October 7th after being at her aunt's house in Ponca City. 12 days later on October 19, MMIP of Northern Oklahoma Indian Territory shared the news... Read More.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit returns to Newkirk October 25

Wednesday, October 20

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 107 W. 7th St, Newkirk, OK, October 25, 2021. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County... Read More.

Former Blackwell Police Officer scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court

Wednesday, October 20

Former Blackwell Police Officer Gary Dean Preuss, 52, is scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court.Preuss has felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and threaten to perform an acto fo violence. He's currently at the County Jail on a $100,000 bond.He was arrested after Blackwell... Read More.