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Less than 350 new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday

Wednesday, November 17

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 345 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, November 16. Oklahoma has seen 655,857 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,022 active cases, which over 200 less than the amount for Tuesday. The new cases 7 day average is 798 and... Read More.

Blackwell’s “Night of Lights” Christmas Parade is set for December 6

Wednesday, November 17

The City of Blackwell will have their 9th Annual "Night of Lights" Christmas Parade coming up on Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Lineup will be at 5:45 that evening at Main and Dewey. All parade entries are to be lighted and display an appropriate Christmas theme. Following the parade... Read More.

Ark City’s USD 470 Board of Education votes to turn November 19, 22, and 23 into wellness days

Wednesday, November 17

At a special meeting Tuesday evening, Ark City's USD 470 Board of Education voted to turn November 19, 22, and 23 into wellness days. The decision to extend the district’s Fall Break was made in an effort to provide a mental health break for students and staff while also... Read More.

OSDH reports 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, November 16

The Oklahoma State Department of Health 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 892 cases Saturday, 921 for Sunday and 968 for Monday. Oklahoma has seen 655,512 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,228 active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 787 and... Read More.

Food drive continuing in Blackwell until Sunday

Tuesday, November 16

The City of Blackwell continues to accept donations for a food drive that goes until this upcoming Sunday, November 21. City officials will take in non-perishable food donations at Blackwell City Hall at 221 West Blackwell Avenue, or the Blackwell Police Department at 224 West Blackwell Avenue.The following items... Read More.

Demolition and new construction begins today at Lake Ponca for bathroom and shower facility

Tuesday, November 16

The City of Ponca City Parks and Recreation department will begin the demolition and new construction of the Lake Ponca Campground Bathrooms and Shower Facility today. The demolition of the current bathroom/shower facility will begin a three-month construction process to prepare the site for a new bathroom and shower... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested for rape & other charges involving child

Friday, November 12

On November 8, 2021, PCPD Detectives arrested Ponca City resident Scotty Joe Collins. The investigation began when family members of a juvenile female attempted to talk with her about behavioral issues and she disclosed to the family members that Collins had molested her. The juvenile was interviewed and disclosed... Read More.

Weekly epidemiology report continues to show increase in vaccine totals for Oklahoma

Thursday, November 11

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 10. Data shows that throughout the week of October 30-November 6, 4,652 new COVID-19 cases, 4,867 recoveries and 132 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,749 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID.... Read More.

Two arrested after pursuit ends in McCord

Thursday, November 11

A pursuit that started before 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in Noble County ended in McCord in Osage County. Once the pursuit started in Noble County, the Kay County deputies requested assistance from the Osage County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle crashed near Lechtenberg Road and Highway 60 and the passenger attempted... Read More.

Stitt visits Tonkawa to meet with veterans and see local war memorial

Thursday, November 11

With today being Veteran's Day, and yesterday being the U.S. Marine Corps' 246th birthday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt made a visit Wednesday to the Kay County War Memorial and Walk of Warriors in Tonkawa. There, Governor Stitt met with World War 2 Veteran Ralph Vickery, 94, who served in... Read More.

Final NOAA Weather Radio Sale this Saturday at Ponca City RecPlex

Thursday, November 11

The City of Ponca City announced that the final NOAA Weather Radio Sale is this Saturday at Ponca City RecPlex starting at 8 a.m. until the last 35 radios are gone. For just $5.00, these radios are a life-saving bargain. They will be programmed & ready to use. Cash... Read More.

Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Wednesday, November 10

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School... Read More.