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Heat Advisory continues for northern Oklahoma Thursday

Thursday, July 2

The National Weather Service in Norman continues with a Heat Advisory for northern Oklahoma and will go until 8 p.m. Thursday evening.Heat index values could get up to 106 in the Ponca City area. Some portions of Oklahoma could see a heat index of 110, so stay hydrated and...

Newkirk Main Street planning on Charlie Adams Day

Thursday, July 2

Newkirk Main Street is pleased to announce that they're planning for Charlie Adams Day on September 12. If you are interested in assisting with this process, please call (580)362-2377. For the most up-to-date information, follow Newkirk Main Street and Charlie Adams Day on Facebook or visit

City of Ponca City to Observe Independence Day

Thursday, July 2

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Friday, July 3 and WILL RESUME on Monday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0454.The Landfill will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Saturday, July 4. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0454.The Ponca City Library will...

Registration/Enrollment Reminder For PCPS

Thursday, July 2

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT We are so excited for registration for the 2020-2021 school year to begin. It is going to be wonderful to see our returning students and to meet our new students in August. Our teachers and staff cannot wait to interact with students and families...

Ponca City lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, July 2

The following is from the City of Ponca City. In response to the press release concerning pool closures in Ponca City, a former employee who life guarded at AMBUC, Wentz and RecPlex pools has tested positive for COVID-19.The City Lifeguards rotate to all pools throughout the week, therefore creating "close...

OSDH reports 355 new COVID-19 cases; Over 500 new recoveries for Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 355 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 1. The number of cases for Oklahoma is now at 14,112 since testing started, and 3,507 cases are active.For new cases in local counties, Payne County has five, Osage County with three, Washington...

Bartlesville man injured in accident near Barnsdall

Wednesday, July 1

A personal injury collision occurred Tuesday on County Road 2420 westbound, 3 miles west of Barnsdall in Osage County.Javier Garcia, 22, of Bartlesville was driving a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on the county road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle then departed the...

Kay County and Statewide Primary Election Results

Wednesday, July 1

Voters made their way out to the polls yesterday, and here are the results for Kay County.Marilee Thornton has been re-elected for Kay County Court Clerk, Joe Anderson gets the Newkirk Commissioner position, Michael Smith wins the Kildare Public Scxhool Seat, Glenn Cox is the new Blackwell Mayor and...

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool And RecPlex Pool Closed Through July 14 due to a COVID-19 exposure

Tuesday, June 30

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool, and the Rec Plex Pool will be closed Wednesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 14, in order to ensure the safety of citizens and employees due to a COVID-19 exposure.According to guidelines from the Oklahoma State Department of Health,...

OSDH reports 585 new COVID-19 cases, most reported in a single day for Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 585 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 30. This is the most cases reported in a single day for Oklahoma. The overall total of cases for the state is at 13,757 with 3,672 active cases.For new cases in...

Primary Election Day in Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30

Voters in Oklahoma will head to the polls today fore the Statewide Primary Election. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. A list of polling places for Kay County is posted below.

Heat Advisory in effect for Tuesday

Tuesday, June 30

The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a Heat Advisory running from noon until 9 p.m.The advisory is for portions of northern and central Oklahoma. Heat index could get as high as 108 for Ponca City.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...