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New COVID-19 data for Oklahoma released in weekly epidemiology report

Thursday, September 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 19-25, 11,665 new COVID-19 cases, 15,214recoveries and 234 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 34,760 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker... Read More.

Ponca City Library selected for national NASA@ My Library STEAM programming initiative

Thursday, September 30

Ponca City Library has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an education initiative created to increase and enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation, including geographic areas and populations currently underrepresented in... Read More.

Social media threat made towards Ponca City High School Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, September 29

The Ponca City Police Department and Ponca City Public Schools became aware of a social media threat against Ponca City High School made by a person not at the school on Wednesday afternoon.The high school was locked down and Ponca City Police, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office, O.S.B.I. and... Read More.

Po-Hi Statement on Wednesday’s Social Media Threat

Wednesday, September 29

Three Juvenile Males in Custody After Threat Against Po-Hi

Wednesday, September 29

Release from the Ponca City Police Department (3:15pm)On 09/29/21 at 1:03pm Ponca City Police and the Ponca City High School became aware of a threat against Ponca City Senior High School, made by a person who was not at the school. The High School was locked down and Ponca... Read More.

One killed in accident east of Perkins in Payne County

Wednesday, September 29

One person was killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Highway 33, 5 miles east of Perkins in Payne County. According to The Stillwater News Press, Bryan K. McBrayer, 53, of Cushing was pronounced dead on the scene due to head, trunk internal, trunk external, arm, and leg injuries. His... Read More.

Less than 650 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Wednesday, September 29

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 648 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma's seen 610,385 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. While 12,607 cases are active, this is 1,360 less compared to Monday's active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 1,690. The CDC... Read More.

Renovation on softball complex included in proposed bond issue election for PCPS

Wednesday, September 29

Included in the proposed bond issue election that will be voted on by Ponca City residents on Oct. 12 is renovation work to the current softball complex located at West Middle School.Adam Leaming, Executive Director of Operations Intern, said, “The softball program has experienced growth over the last few... Read More.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell on October 6

Wednesday, September 29

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, October 6, 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.

Erin O’Hara Farmers Insurance

Tuesday, September 28

SALES PRODUCERErin O'Hara Farmers Insurance is seeking to hire an Insurance Sales Producer with an active Oklahoma Property & Casualty license. Depending on level of experience and sales history, they are willing to offer very competitive pay and benefits on top of a great work environment. Compensation includes: *Base... Read More.

5,346 COVID-19 cases reported since Friday in Oklahoma

Tuesday, September 28

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented a total of 5,346 COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 1,030 for Monday, 3,162 for Sunday and 1,154 for Saturday. The latest situation report shows that Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 609,737 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. The number of... Read More.

CDC approves Emergency Use Authorization to administer single booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, September 28

The FDA authorized and the CDC approved an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to administer a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals. Booster doses must be administered at least six months after an individual’s primary series (first two doses) of vaccination is completeEligible Oklahomans can... Read More.