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OMPA Board of Directors make approvals following recent winter storms

Monday, March 22

The Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority approved at its March meeting a series of items as part of a plan to mitigate the financial impacts of a February winter ice storm and prevent cost increases to the member cities.The Authority estimates that the cost impact of... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Officed notified about Sex Offender Scam

Monday, March 22

The Kay County Sheriff's office received reports Saturday morning regarding a phone scam. Four area residents received calls that claimed to be sergeants asking for information on sex offenders.Two residents made a report at 9:54 a.m. when a subject identified as Sgt. Cann. The phone number, 580-203-5202, was a Ft.... Read More.

Nearly 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered statewide

Friday, March 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released new vaccination data on Friday, March 19.Latest data shows that a total of 1,488,390 doses of the vaccine have been administered, about 5,095 of those were in the past week. The number of prime doses given 811,288 and the number of completed... Read More.

Missing elderly person found in rural Kay County Thursday

Friday, March 19

The Kay County Sheriff's office had a report of a missing elderly male subject Northeast of Newkirk on Thursday morning. The subject went missing around 12:00 AM. Troop K Troopers Aaron Crompton, Tyler Langston and Troop W Trooper Mark Cranford assisted in the search. After several hours of searching,... Read More.

PCPD responds to recent license plate reader in Ponca City

Friday, March 19

Press Release from Police Chief Don BohonMarch 17th, 2021It has recently come to our attention that some citizens are receiving mailed notices from the Oklahoma Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Diversion Program, based on a license plate reader that was put up in Ponca City in the past few weeks. We... Read More.

Cimarron Transit providing rides to help citizens wanting to get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, March 19

Cimarron Transit is providing free in-town rides to assist citizens wanting the COVID-19 vaccine. Citizens must reside in the following communities and have an appointment scheduled. All rides are subject to availability!Cities Ride Line • Bartlesville 918-336-2233 • Bristow 800-789-7314 • Cleveland 800-789-7314 • Drumright 800-789-7314 • Mannford 800-789-7314 • Pawnee 800-789-7314 • Ponca City 580-718-0444 •... Read More.

Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination

Thursday, March 18

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION Registration for a vaccination appointment can be made using the OSDH link: https://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. Some local pharmacies are also scheduling appointments.INTERIM PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE This is the first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. This guidance will be updated and expanded... Read More.

Blackwell Forum scheduled for upcoming Tuesday

Thursday, March 18

The City of Blackwell will have a Mayor and Ward #4 Candidates forum coming up this Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce's Conference Room.Up for the Blackwell Mayor Seat are Julie Green and T.J. Greenfield, and running for Ward #4 are Steve Marquardt... Read More.

NOC summer, fall enrollment dates announced

Wednesday, March 17

Fall and summer enrollment for Northern Oklahoma College begins March 22 on all three campuses. summer courses begin as early as May 10 and the fall semester begins Aug. 16. NOC will continue to offer multiple course formats for Summer and Fall 2021 with options to match the students’... Read More.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning Tips

Wednesday, March 17

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH: Be Prepared! Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states, and is issued far in advance of storms developing. This could be your first indication that severe weather is possible. Stay informed and... Read More.

NOC Mavs baseball splits two games at Oklahoma Christian

Wednesday, March 17

EDMOND, Oklahoma--The 2nd ranked Mavs, playing their third consecutive doubleheader, split games with Oklahoma Christian JV Tuesday in Edmond. The Mavs (14-4) won Game 1 in extra innings 14-10 and then dropped the nightcap 5-1. In Game 1, the Mavs scored four runs in the 8th inning earning a... Read More.

NOC Mavs softball sweeps Pratt

Wednesday, March 17

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs routed Pratt (KS) in two games Tuesday afternoon in Tonkawa. The Mavs (11-7) were 11-2 winners in Game 1 and 6-2 winners in Game 2. In Game 1, Lynsey Ailey was dominant in the circle allowing one run on six hits while striking out... Read More.