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Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex closed due to increase in local COVID-19 cases

Friday, June 12

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians released an update on social media Friday morning saying that due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases across the community, and several cases among their staff, the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex on U.S. Highway 177 east of Red Rock will be closed until further...

PCDA Forward Together Mural at City Central

Friday, June 12

Ponca City, OK---------Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has created an interactive, community project with their "Paint by numbers" mural. Local working artist Kortny Dylewski, Red Dirt Rosie, was commissioned by PCDA to create the mural which is located on the south side of the PCDA owned City Central building...

Four new COVID-19 cases for Kay County as of Thursday

Thursday, June 11

The latest information from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday shows that there are four new COVID-19 cases in Kay County to bring the county's overall total to 64 cases since testing started. As of Thursday, there are nine active cases in Kay County.As for surrounding counties,...

City of Blackwell releases response after a BHS coaching staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, June 11

The City of Blackwell shared a press release on Thursday stating that they're aware of the situation regarding a coaching staff member of Blackwell High School testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.The effected member contracted the virus while out of state, and has already been exercising safe...

ODOC to no longer provide free phone calls for inmates beginning June 22

Thursday, June 11

On Monday, June 22, Oklahoma Department Of Corrections will no longer provide free phone calls for inmates.The calls replaced visitation, which ODOC suspended on March 13 to prevent COVID-19 infection and spread inside facilities. The agency resumed visitation last weekend in response to phase 3 of the state’s plan...

Deadlines approaching to register for sports camps in Ponca City

Thursday, June 11

Ponca City youth summer sports camp deadlines are approaching. You can see flyers for the camps posted below. Tennis Camp with Coach Larimer begins June 15th. Volleyball Camp with Coach Hinterreiter begins June 22nd. Basketball Camp with Coach Fincher begins July 20th. You can also visit the Ponca City...

Wanted person out of Enid arrested in Grant County

Thursday, June 11

Deputy Mathew Fortney, Undersheriff Tim Wilkerson of the Grant County Sheriff's Department, and Officer Sinor of the Medford Police Department responded to a call on Wednesday, June 10, from a citizen regarding a vehicle that matched the description of a stolen vehicle last known to be driven by wanted...

Ballot information for June 30 election in Kay County

Thursday, June 11

The upcoming June 30 election in Kay County is only weeks away, and we have the information on what you'll see on the ballot when you go to vote.Elections being held in Kay County include Newkirk, Kildare and Blackwell. STATE OFFICERS Corporation Commissioner - Republican:Harold D. SpradlkingTodd Hiett CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS U.S. Senator -...

117 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Wednesday; Osage, Payne and Pawnee counties see new cases

Wednesday, June 10

The number of COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma took a big jump on Wednesday, June 10, as the Oklahoma State Department of health documented 117 new positive cases of COVID-19, putting the state's overall total of cases at 7,480 since testing started.At this time, there are 1,314 active cases in...

Blackwell Public Schools postpones upcoming events after assistant football coach tests positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, June 10

Shawn Haskins of Blackwell Public Schools shared an update on Wednesday morning after an assistant coach for the Blackwell High School football team tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. (

Free COVID-19 Antibody Test with Blood Donation June 15th through June 18th

Wednesday, June 10

June 8, 2020 ─ Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors.Oklahoma...

Osage Nation makes decision to cut the Osage Nation Head Start Program

Wednesday, June 10

The Osage News is reporting that after 41 years, parents in Osage County will no longer have the choice to enroll their child in an Osage Nation Head Start.Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear says that after the Osage Casinos closed for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the...