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Boesch named new CEO of Kay Electric Cooperative

Wednesday, March 10

The Board of Directors for the Kay Electric Cooperative (KEC) in Blackwell, Oklahoma is pleased to announce Jason Boesch as the new CEO.Jason has replaced Tim Rodriguez who started his cooperative career in 1983 and served as CEO of Kay Electric for the past six years.In 1997, Boesch began... Read More.

Suspect found after gas station robbery Wednesday morning

Wednesday, March 10

UPDATE: The female suspect in the robbery case at Elm St. and Highland Ave. in Ponca City has been identified as Maretha K. Brown 09/05/1991 of Ponca City. She was taken into custody by Ponca City Detectives today at 2:23pm. On Wednesday, March 10 at approximately 3:25 a.m., a female... Read More.

818 COVID-19 cases and 826 recoveries reported by OSDH Wednesday

Wednesday, March 10

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 818 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. Oklahoma's seen 430,250 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started. There are 11,629 active COVID-19 cases which is eight less than Tuesday.OSDH is reporting that the death toll is currently at 4,701 and the provisional... Read More.

Blackwell’s Street & Parks Department offering leftover mulch chips

Wednesday, March 10

The City of Blackwell announced Tuesday that Blackwell's Street & Parks Department is offering leftover mulch chips that were used from the recent ice-storms. The mulch pile is located just off Ferguson Ave on 6th Street, in a small lot just before the railroad tracks. The mulch is free... Read More.

Threat of fires, strong winds and storms in the forecast for Wednesday

Wednesday, March 10

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Grant and Garfield counties, along with much of western Oklahoma, under a Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. this morning and going until 9 p.m. tonight.All of the counties included in the Red Flag Warning are Alfalfa, Grant, Major, Garfield, Blaine,... Read More.

Dates set for Ponca City’s spring cleanup and citywide garage sale

Wednesday, March 10

The City of Ponca City announced Tuesday that the citywide Spring Cleanup will be April 10th-17th!This is a great opportunity to clean up your yard, garage, or shop and get rid of unwanted items. We will post what will and will not be accepted soon. If you wish to... Read More.

Mavs’ softball wins two at Pratt Festival

Wednesday, March 10

PRATT, Kansas -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs picked up two softball wins Sunday in the Pratt Festival beating Frank Phillips (TX) 8-0 and Pratt (KS) 11-2. NOC is now 8-4 on the year and has won three straight games. In Game 1, Lynsey Ailey tossed a two-hit shutout while Meagan Bellar... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Receives Donation for Sanitizers and Masks for Students

Wednesday, March 10

Marshalls Department Store of Ponca City recently donated several boxes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitizers for students in the Ponca City Public School District. Store Manager Hannah Anderson and Associate Robert Bodick are shown in the picture with Bret Smith, PCPS Executive Director of Operations. Bret Smith reported,... Read More.

3-year-old killed in incident southeast of Stillwater

Tuesday, March 9

A fatality incident occurred at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday at 7819 East 80th Street, located 4 miles south and 6 miles east of Stillwater in Payne County.Adam Wyatt Quimby, 30, was using his 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup to back up a 2-horse trailer and did not see a 3-year-old... Read More.

#4 Mavs remain unbeaten with win over NEO

Tuesday, March 9

The 4th ranked Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks remained undefeated with a 74-60 win over NEO Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs lost to the Lady Norse 67-43. The Mavs (11-0) were led by JD Ray with 16 points while Dylan Mclean added 14. The Lady Mavs (3-7) were... Read More.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION HELD MARCH 8

Tuesday, March 9

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 8, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Ceremonies and Proclamations Under the Ceremonies and Proclamations section of the agenda, Mayor Nicholson presented an Arbor Week Proclamation to Eric... Read More.

OSDH reporting 270 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Tuesday, March 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 270 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 429,432 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started. There are 11,637 active COVID-19 cases which is 401 less than Monday.OSDH is reporting that after going through backlogs, the correct death toll for the... Read More.