88 new positive cases of COVID-19 documented Sunday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting on Sunday that there are 88 new positive cases of COVID-19 as there are currently 1,014 active cases in the state. Since testing started, there have been a total of 6,506 COVID-19 cases.No new deaths were reported on Sunday as the...

Area of 7th Street in Newkirk closed due to oil spill

At 12:40 p.m. on Friday, the city of Newkirk lost an electric transformer at Pine Avenue/7th Street and River Road in the eastbound lane.Due to the oil spill, the given area must be closed until a professional hazmat team can clean the area – this is the requirement for...
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More locations in Ponca City to open up Monday, June 1

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at 

41 new COVID-19 cases reported Friday; 998 cases active statewide

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting on Friday that there are 68 new positive cases of Covid-19 as there are currently 998 active cases in the state. Since testing started, there have been a total of 6,338 COVID-19 cases.Osage County is the only local county with one...

University Center taking reservations for possible summer robotic’s offerings

The University Center in Ponca City will begin taking reservations for possible summer robotic's offerings beginning the week of July 6th. There are four unique offerings this summer. Each session is limited to 10 students. To learn more about the different sessions and to reserve your child's seat, please...
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Fifth COVID-19 case in Cowley County

A new case of COVID-19 has been detected in Cowley County. The virus has been confirmed in a female that has had no travel history outside of Cowley County. This is the first new case in the County over the past 3 weeks. Disease investigation and close contact tracing...

Warrant issued for Ponca City man facing rape charge

An outstanding warrant has been issued for 41-year-old Bryan Eugene Hiser of Ponca City.Hiser faces one felony charge of first degree rape after sexually abusing a child back in April 2018 and denied allegations at the time. During an interview in February 2019 with OSBI agent Michael Dean and...
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Opening date for Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex

The Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex will be opening in a limited capacity on June 8, 2020.Details about their new operating procedures, including limited public access to buildings and social distancing requirements, will be shared shortly on the tribe's website omtribe.org. (

Cowley County Public Health Officer Issues Order on COVID-19

In response to the void created by the veto of HB 2054 by the Governor on May 26, 2020, Cowley County Public Health Officer, Thomas Langer has issued a local public health order specific to COVID-19. The local order became effective today at 12:00 am. It basically...