Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide over the weekend

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,299 new COVID-19 cases in total for the weekend. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 99,387 COVID-19 cases as 13,769 cases are active.Seven additional virus-related deaths were reported over the weekend to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,098.Kay County has...

OSDH reporting over 1,500 new COVID-19 cases for Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,524 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Oct. 9. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 97,088 COVID-19 cases as 13,515 cases are active.Six new virus-related deaths were documented Friday, putting Oklahoma's death toll at 1,091. One death being a Payne County...

Ponca City Public Schools Closed for Fall Break

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce the following calendar dates.    Friday, October 9, 2020 – Distance Learning Practice Day #2 Students will NOT physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count as an instructional day.)     Friday,...
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OSBI investigating embezzlement allegations by Blackwell Softball Treasurer

The Kay County Sheriff's Office has requested the assistance of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigate allegations of embezzlement.Blackwell Journal Tribune reports that the acts were committed by the Treasurer of the Blackwell Softball Association, Kasey Cox. Kasey is the wife of Glenn Cox who resigned as Blackwell...

Blackwell Mayor Resigns

After winning the election for Blackwell City Mayor in June, Mayor Glenn Cox resigned as of Thursday.According to the Blackwell Journal Tribune, the reason for resigning was due to health issues. Vice Mayor Steve Marquardt will now take over as acting Mayor for the City of Blackwell.Cox says that...

Nine new COVID-19 cases for Kay County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,212 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Oct. 8. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 95,564 COVID-19 cases as 13,190 cases are active.Ten additional virus-related deaths were reported Thursday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,085.Nine new COVID-19 cases were reported...
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Instructions for Distance Learning Day October 9

PCPS Families:Friday, October 9, will be the 2 nd 2020-2021 School Year Distance Learning Day for ALL students. Students will not physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count as an instructional day. It is a required day of learning and attendance...

New virus-related death reported for Pawnee County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,006 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Oct. 7. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 94,352 COVID-19 cases as 13,066 are active.A total of nine new virus-related deaths were also reported for Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,075. One...
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Ponca City father of six dead after house fire Friday night

One Ponca City man is dead after his home went up in flames Friday night.According to KFOR-TV, 31-year-old Matthew Nuttle was pulled out from the burning home after midnight on Friday. Nuttle leaves behind six children.Nuttle was rushed to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately didn't survive.While it remains unknown...

NOC announces spring academic calendar adjustments

Northern Oklahoma College is making several adjustments to the 2021 Spring Academic Calendar.   “Based on consultation with local health officials along with a Memo of Understanding with a partner institution, NOC will adjust the start date of the spring semester in order to match schedules...