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422 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 20

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 422 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 635,865 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 7,738 cases are active, which is more than 700 less than Monday. The new cases 7 day average is 1,082. The... Read More.

NOC’s Dr. Nikole Hicks named to Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Wednesday, October 20

Dr. Nikole Hicks, Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Division Chair, has been named to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.The appointment was made by Gov. Kevin Stitt in late August.The Oklahoma Board of Nursing was established to safeguard the public health and welfare of the residents of Oklahoma by ensuring that... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners approve contractor to perform replacement work for Bois D’Arc 24” aerial crossing

Wednesday, October 20

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met for a work session on October 18, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order. Commissioner Chapman, Commissioner Scott, and Commissioner Taylor were in attendance. Commissioner Bodick was absent.The City Commission declared that an emergency exists endangering health, safety and welfare... Read More.

Over 3,500 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma since Friday

Tuesday, October 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 3,571 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 1,148 cases Saturday, 1,037 on Sunday and 1,386 Monday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 635,443 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 8,432 cases are active, which is more... Read More.

Ponca City Library Decorated Pumpkin Contest 2021

Tuesday, October 19

Rules: *Must be ages 1-18 to enter into the contest. *Decorate a medium-sized pumpkin. *Use whatever decorations desired, but please no carving or food. This is to prevent mold and bugs. *Contestants will be divided into age groups as follows: Ages 1 -4 Ages 5 – 9 Ages 10 – 18 Pumpkins are due on October 27th... Read More.

PCPS sees 16 new COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, October 19

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had 11 more in-school positive COVID-19 cases in effect then the previous week as 16 new cases were reported.PCPS also saw 42 close contacts and 58 in total affected. There was one in-school contact tracing investigation at Union Elementary, which resulted in several... Read More.

Enid Police looking for stolen Jeep

Tuesday, October 19

Do you recognize this woman or vehicle?The Enid Police Department shared this image that was captured on video surveillance Oct. 15 on Windmeer Avenue during the theft of a trailer.At 3:53 p.m., the vehicle is seen backing into a residence and later leaving pulling a 16-foot-black trailer with expanded... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for soliciting a child under 18 years of age

Monday, October 18

On October 15, 2021, Ponca City Police Detectives, who are cooperative Agents with the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested Ponca City resident Billy Joe Rutherford. Detectives began conducting an investigation into Rutherford, and possible Lewd Proposals to a minor, after it was discovered during an investigation... Read More.

Flow testing starting Today

Monday, October 18

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the northern areas of Ponca City starting today. This hydrant testing project will last for approximately four weeks with all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road being tested. Maintenance will occur between the... Read More.

Red Alert for missing Ponca City teen

Sunday, October 17

A Red Alert has been issued for a missing indigenous teen in Ponca City.Lorraine Morningstar Torres, 15, was last seen a week ago at her aunt's house in Ponca. Torres is enrolled in the Tonkawa Tribe and is descended Pawnee, Ponca, Assiniboine Sioux. Torres weighs 150 Ibs, has brown... Read More.

Bird Scooter Riders Need To Be Aware of Safety Rules

Thursday, October 14

Since Bird Scooters have arrived in Ponca City, many discussions have taken place, and many questions have been asked. While the scooters are a fun addition to the community, riders need to be aware of a few things.These scooters are classified as “Motorized Scooters” under Oklahoma Statute. They are... Read More.

OSDH weekly epidemiology report for October 13

Wednesday, October 13

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of October 3-9, 8,643 new COVID-19 cases, 9,537 recoveries and 189 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 35,713 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data... Read More.