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Bodick and Husted win Ponca City and Blackwell elections

Wednesday, February 10

Election results are in from Tuesday night. Robert Bodick wins Ponca City Commissioner Office 4 with 55.3% of the votes to defeat Terron Liles. Robert Husted won Blackwell City Council Ward 3 as he defeated Phillip Logan, Diane Spry and Josh Gillman.Posted below are the final results from

Local Businesses Donate Water to All Ponca City Public Schools

Tuesday, February 9

Farha Wholesale Company of Ponca City recently orchestrated a plan to provide water bottles for every school in the Ponca City Public School District. The Beaty family (Brad, Tina, & Kaity) took the lead on this project, and within 24 hours, they had enough donations for at least a...

OSDH reports 1,070 COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths and 2,728 recoveries Tuesday

Tuesday, February 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,070 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, putting the state at 406,064 overall cases with 24,516 cases being active.OSDH documented 53 new virus-related deaths on Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 3,870. This includes two Kay County females, one in...

PCPS Will Make Decisions for Remainder of Week on Day-to-Day Basis

Tuesday, February 9

As we announced on Monday, school and activities are cancelled for Ponca City Public Schools today, February 9, 2021. There will be no Distance Learning on Tuesday, February 9. However, in the event the weather continues to decline throughout the week, PCPS wants their students to be...

Newkirk woman killed in icy collision north of Guthrie

Monday, February 8

A fatality collision occurred at 4:13 a.m. Monday morning on Interstate 35 near mile marker 166 on the Cimarron River Bridge, approximately 7 miles north of Guthrie in Payne County.A total of six vehicles were involved. One being a 2004 Chevy Venture van driven by Kelly Hillhouse, 51, of...

Tuesday’s COVID-19 Vaccination POD postponed

Monday, February 8

The COVID-19 Vaccination POD scheduled for February 9th at Unity Gym in Ponca City is postponed due to inclement weather. Those with previously scheduled appointments should present to the Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview on Friday, February 12, at their scheduled appointment time to receive their vaccination.

OSDH reporting 1,040 COVID-19 cases Monday

Monday, February 8

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,040 new COVID-19 cases for Monday. Oklahoma's seen 404,994 COVID-19 cases overall as 26,227 cases are active.Four virus-related deaths were documented Monday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 3,817.Kay County saw an increase with 12 new COVID-19 cases, putting the county at...

Winter Weather Advisory extended until 6 p.m. for Kay County

Monday, February 8

The National Weather Service in Norman has extended the Winter Weather Advisory for Kay County until 6 p.m. Monday.Other counties included are Grant, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland and Pottawatomie.Areas of freezing drizzle will occur through at least noon. This will lead to slick roads,...

Winter Weather Advisory continues until Monday afternoon

Monday, February 8

Roadways continue to be slick and hazardous across northern Oklahoma on Monday morning as a Winter Weather Advisory goes until 4 p.m. this afternoon.Counties included for northern Oklahoma are Grant, Kay, Garfield, Noble, Osage, Logan, Pawnee, Payne and Lincoln counties.Freezing drizzle is likely until noon today.There are slick spots...

Ponca City UMD provides tips for homes in cold weather

Monday, February 8

The coldest air of the season is predicted for next week! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to your home. The forecast predicting extremely cold weather and low wind chills causes...

OSDH reporting 2,174 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

Monday, February 8

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,174 new positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday. Oklahoma's seen 403,954 COVID-19 cases overall as 26,651 cases are active.A total of 52 virus-related deaths were reported Sunday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 3,813.Kay County has seen 4,923 COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths...

East Middle School Yearbook Deadline is February 14

Monday, February 8

East Middle School would like to inform students and parents that the last day to purchase the 2020-2021 East Middle School yearbook is February 14, 2021. The cost is $25.00 and they may be paid for by check or cash in the East Middle School Main Office. Parents/students also...