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Oklahoma surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 cases overall, 54 virus-related deaths documented

Wednesday, December 2

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,859 positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Dec. 2. Oklahoma's seen 202,341 COVID-19 cases overall, and 29,624 cases are active.A total of 54 virus-related deaths were documented on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,812. One of those deaths was for... Read More.

Enrollment Opens for Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy for Spring Semester

Wednesday, December 2

The Ponca City Public School District is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy (PCVA). In order to attend PCVA for the spring semester, parents need to complete a spring application. Applications can be found on the PCPS website, https://www.pcps.us under the Parents & Students... Read More.

1,737 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday

Tuesday, December 1

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,737 COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Dec. 1. Oklahoma's seen 199,482 COVID-19 cases overall as 30,318 cases are active.15 additional virus-related deaths were reported to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,758. None of the deaths were in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw an... Read More.

Ponca City’s Christmas Lighted Parade Cancelled

Tuesday, December 1

The City of Ponca City’s Christmas Lighted Parade has been cancelled for Friday, December 4. The annual parade usually averages 70 parade entries. However, there are currently only 23 parade entries, as several have called to cancel their entry.You can still enjoy over 300 Festival of Angels holiday light... Read More.

NOC Northern Encounter set for Dec. 9

Tuesday, December 1

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will be hosting high school students for Northern Encounter Dec. 9 at the Renfro Center on the NOC Tonkawa campus. There will be two sessions, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. High school juniors and seniors interested in NOC Tonkawa... Read More.

Po-Hi Student Council Need Donors For Blood Drive December 2

Tuesday, December 1

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Po-Hi Student Council (minus the students) will hold a blood drive in the parking lot of the Concert Hall in the Bloodmobile from 10:00 a. m. until 5:00 p.m. Since we will not have our usual turnout of high school student donors, we are... Read More.

EMS Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Monday, November 30

November is Native American Heritage Month. All Ponca City Public Schools have been learning about the culture and traditions and have been celebrating their heritage. Students in Rena Clyburn’s class watched a short film about a Native American woman, Marie Wilcox, who is the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni. For... Read More.

2,200 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, November 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,200 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Nov. 30. Oklahoma's seen 197,745 COVID-19 cases overall as 32,275 cases are active.Latest data from Monday also shows seven additional virus-related deaths to put the death toll for Oklahoma at 1,743. One of those... Read More.

Over 11,000 COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma over Thanksgiving holiday break

Monday, November 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported 11,203 over the Thanksgiving holiday break. As of Sunday, Oklahoma has seen 195,545 COVID-19 cases overall as 31,854 cases are active.As of Sunday, Oklahoma's death toll was at 1,736.For new cases in local counties since Wednesday, there have been 202 for... Read More.

Ponca City’s Annual Christmas Parade set for this Friday

Monday, November 30

Ponca City’s Annual Christmas Parade is this Friday, December 4, at 6pm in downtown Ponca City. Participants are encouraged to decorate their entries with lights and festive décor. Please remember to social distance.: Sign up your entry online thru December 2 at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

Kanza Health Clinic offering free COVID-19 testing Monday

Monday, November 30

The Kanza Health Clinic east of Newkirk is offering free COVID-19 testing to those age 18 and older today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the same time on December 18th and 28th.The testing clinic will be set up in the parking lot, so you won't need to... Read More.

Kay County sees two new virus-related deaths and 77 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 3,732 new cases statewide

Wednesday, November 25

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,732 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Nov. 25. Oklahoma's seen 184,342 COVID-19 cases overall as 33,317 cases are active.16 additional virus-related deaths were documented for Wednesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 1,680. This includes two Kay County females that were... Read More.