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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, if someone was a “CLOSE CONTACT”... Read More.

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... Read More.

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.The Oklahoma Policy Institute recommend the following information:Voters are encouraged to take precautions... Read More.

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... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces New Mobile App & Website Design

Tuesday, June 30

The Ponca City Public School District has launched a new mobile app to provide families with 24/7/365 access to important issues and information. The free mobile app looks like the picture above and can be downloaded any time from the iTunes® and Google Play® app stores.PCPS Public Relations Director... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Notified of Possible COVID-19 Case

Monday, June 29

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware of a possible COVID-19 case.There has not been a positive confirmation of testing results, but to err on the side of caution to protect our students and staff, all indoor summer extra-curricular activities in Ponca City Public School facilities will... Read More.

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor reports COVID-19 test results

Monday, June 29

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor received good news with the results of campus-wide testing completed last week. All residents—independent living, assisted living, memory care and health care—tested negative for COVID-19.Last week, the community tested 212 residents and employees. Employees tested during the campus-wide testing on June... Read More.

LAKE PONCA FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Monday, June 29

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful, pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate Independence Day. The City of Ponca City wants everyone to... Read More.

228 new COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Monday, June 29

Monday, June 29

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 228 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, June 29. The overall total of cases for Oklahoma is at 13,172 with 3,585 active cases.Locally, Payne County has four new cases, and Osage County with two. Kay, Garfield, Logan, Noble, Pawnee and Washington... Read More.

Enid man in critical condition after accident in Grant County

Monday, June 29

Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a personal injury collision that occurred at 5:43 p.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 64, about 6.5 miles east of Nash in Grant County.Michael David Owens, 45, of Enid was driving a 1993 Chevrolet Suburban westbound on the highway. He then departed the roadway to... Read More.

OSDH reports 302 new positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, 242 new recoveries reported

Sunday, June 28

The number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma is up to 12,944 as the Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 302 new positive cases on Sunday, June 28. There are 3,547 active cases.Locally, Payne County has nine new cases, Washington County with four, two for Logan, Osage and Pawnee... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases for Ponca City and Stillwater, OSDH reports 299 new cases Saturday

Saturday, June 27

The daily report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Saturday, June 27, shows that 299 more individuals in Oklahoma have tested positive for COVID-19. There have now been 12,642 cases statewide since testing started, and 3,487 active cases.Locally, Payne County has 10 new COVID-19 cases, Kay County... Read More.