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Kay County has one new positive COVID-19 case; OSDH reports 222 new cases statewide

Friday, June 12

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting a big spike in COVID-19 cases on Friday as 222 more Oklahomans have tested positive for the virus.Oklahoma has seen a total of 7,848 COVID-19 cases with 1,457 active cases.Locally, Kay Noble and Pawnee counties both have one new COVID-19 case.... Read More.

Tonkawa Tribal offices to close for one week due to COVID-19 exposure

Friday, June 12

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma made the announcement Thursday that all Tonkawa Tribal offices will be closed for the next week.This is due to an exposure of COVID-19 in the Tonkawa community and tribe. However, there are no confirmed positive cases at this time. The Tonkawa Tribe continues to take... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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 -... Read More.

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... Read More.

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. (See story)After visiting with the state epidemiologist and state health department officials, Blackwell Public Schools will be postponing all... Read More.