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Oklahoma City woman involved in accident east of Kildare early Sunday morning

Sunday, October 18

A personal injury collision occurred at 4:19 a.m. along Kildare Road, 2.5 miles east of Kildare in Kay County.Newanna Doolittle-Martin, 75, of Oklahoma City was driving a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country eastbound on Kildare Road. For an unknown reason, the vehicle departed the roadway to the left impacting... Read More.

PCPS COVID-19 Update for Oct. 18

Sunday, October 18

The following is information shared to us by Ponca City Public Schools.

OSDH reports 1,991 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Sunday, October 18

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,991 new positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend for Oct. 18-19. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 107,299 COVID-19 cases as 14,485 are active as of Sunday.An additional 17 virus-related deaths were documented since Friday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 1,472 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Friday, October 16

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,472 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, Oct. 16. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 105,308 COVID-19 cases as 14,339 cases are active.11 additional virus-related deaths were documented for Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,154. None of the new deaths... Read More.

Tulsa man killed in collision near Braman

Friday, October 16

A fatality collision occurred at 12:46 a.m. Friday morning along Interstate 35 southbound at mile marker 230 just west of Braman in northwestern Kay County.The first individual involved was Brian Bedingfield, 53, of Tulsa who was driving a 2017 Ford F-150 Pick Up. The other individual was Sherman Cobble,... Read More.

Marquardt Named New Blackwell Mayor

Friday, October 16

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune is reporting that after Blackwell Mayor Glenn Cox recently resigned from his position, Blackwell Vice Mayor Steve Marquardt has been appointed the new mayor.Other new positions assigned include Blackwell resident Julie Green who has been sworn in as as member of the Blackwell City Council.Green is... Read More.

Po-Hi Academic Team Earns Top Seed in Area Academic Bowl Tournament

Friday, October 16

The Ponca City High School Academic Team competed via Zoom meeting in the Academic District Seeding Tournament held on Monday October 12. The Team defeated Tulsa Union in their first match 210-180. In the second match, the PCPS Team defeated Stillwater 220-140.This win for Ponca City High School will... Read More.

1,221 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, October 15

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,221 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Oct. 15. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 103,836 COVID-19 cases as 13,913 cases are active.11 additional virus-related deaths were reported on Thursday to bring Oklahoma's death toll to 1,143. One of the new... Read More.

Union Elementary Teacher Melisa Smith Selected for September Golden Apple Award

Thursday, October 15

104.7 The Bull and 1230 AM WBBZ have resumed recognizing outstanding teachers in our community with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for September is Melisa Smith, 4th Grade teacher at Union Elementary. The award comes with an apple trophy and $200.00 in cash for purchase of classroom supplies. The generous sponsors... Read More.

PCPS Masks & Gaiters Ordered Will be Delivered to School Sites Thursday, October 15

Wednesday, October 14

The Ponca City Public School Wildcat masks and gaiters ordered through the Ponca City Team Store will be delivered to sites by the end of the day on Thursday, October 15. They are packaged by name, and they will be sent home with the students on Thursday, October 15 or Tuesday, October 20. If patrons ordered and had masks/gaiters... Read More.

1,121 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday

Wednesday, October 14

The Oklahoma State Department of Health's reporting 1,121 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Oct. 14. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 102,614 COVID-19 cases. As of Tuesday, 13,852 cases were active.12 additional virus-related deaths were documented Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,131. None of the... Read More.

Pioneer Tech October Students of the Month

Wednesday, October 14

Karina Munoz and Robert Drake are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) October Students of the Month. Munoz is a PO HI senior in the Teacher Preparation program. Her instructor says she delivers top-notch support and help to other staff and students and is maturing into a resourceful, independent,... Read More.