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Less than 400 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday, New deaths for Kay, Noble and Osage counties

Monday, March 1

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 380 new COVID-19 cases for Monday. Oklahoma's seen 424,888 COVID-19 cases overall as 12,745 are active. The number of statewide active cases is 23 less than Sunday.OSDH documented 50 new virus-related deaths on Monday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 4,478. This... Read More.

Construction on I-35 continues near Tonkawa

Monday, March 1

Oklahoma Department of Transportation says to plan on construction along Interstate 35. I-35 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between U.S. 60 and State Highway 15 near Tonkawa. The speed limit is reduced in the work zone.This project contains a nearly $2 million contract awarded to Logos... Read More.

Potential Federal Assistance for Ponca City and Kay County

Monday, March 1

For anyone with significant property damage caused by the winter storm who is not in one of the 16 approved counties, please report damage online today at Read More.

Over 700 new COVID-19 cases reported Sunday

Monday, March 1

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 706 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. Oklahoma's seen 424,508 COVID-19 cases overall as 12,768 cases are active.OSDH documented 49 new virus-related deaths Sunday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 4,428.Kay County has seen 5,080 COVID-19 cases, 79 deaths and 4,850 recoveries. There are... Read More.

Guthrie woman killed in Logan County accident

Friday, February 26

A fatality collision occurred at 10:25 a.m. Thursday morning along Interstate 35 near the 162 mile marker southbound, approximately 4 miles north of Guthrie in Logan County.Kristen N. Benham, 24, of Guthrie was driving a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 northbound on I-35 and then departed the roadway left, striking... Read More.

Over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide on Thursday

Thursday, February 25

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,146 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Feb. 25. Oklahoma has seen 422,156 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 43 from Wedneday as there are 13,544 COVID-19 cases active statewide on... Read More.

PCPS Board of Education Appoints New Board Member for Ward #4 Vacant Seat

Thursday, February 25

In a special meeting on February 24, 2021, the Ponca City Public Schools appointed Anna Roland to fill the vacant board seat in Ward #4. The seat was previously held by Dr. David Kinkaid, who passed away on December 30, 2020.The Term of Office for the Ward #4 seat is a five-year... Read More.

Woodlands Elementary Receives Money for Upcoming Book Fair

Thursday, February 25

The Woodlands Book Fair is happening through March 5, 2021. Woodlands’ P.I.E. Partner Equity Bank presented the school a check for $250 to help provide books for classroom libraries and assistance for student purchases at the Book Fair. Woodlands Principal Tim Williams said, “We appreciate Equity Bank’s support of public education... Read More.

Pioneer Tech February Students of the Month

Thursday, February 25

Titeana Lewis and Josh Murray are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) February Students of the Month.Lewis is an adult student from Ponca City representing the Practical Nursing program. She excels in her nursing studies and her instructor values her positive attitude and high-quality patient care given during Clinicals.Josh Murray... Read More.

Two Kay and Noble County locations added to National Register of Historic Places

Thursday, February 25

The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office recently announced eight new National Register of Historic Places listings in Oklahoma.Among the eight new places added, two of those are from Kay and Noble counties. All pictures posted belong to the Oklahoma Historical Society, and all descriptions are from OKHistory.gov. Alcorn-Pickrel House... Read More.

NOC Mavs split twinbill at Pratt

Thursday, February 25

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs Baseball Team split a road doubleheader with Pratt (KS) Tuesday afternoon. The 3rd ranked Mavs (4-2) won the opener 6-2 and dropped the second game 13-12. In Game 1, the Mavs led 3-2 heading into the final inning, then Geo Blackshaw’s three run home... Read More.

Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection working section’s 21 and 16

Thursday, February 25

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb Removal Pick Up Order that has been created to remove debris as efficiently and safely as possible, while working thru each of the... Read More.