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Increase in flooding concerns this weekend across southern Kansas

Thursday, May 21

The following is information from the National Weather Service in Wichita, Ks. regarding the chance of heavy rain and flooding going into Memorial Day weekend for southern Kansas. This includes Cowley and Sumner counties.An active weather pattern will support the potential of several rounds of showers and thunderstorms over... Read More.

Native Lights Casino back open with max capacity limit

Thursday, May 21

Native Lights Casino announced on their Facebook page on Wednesday that the casino north of Newkirk is back open. Native Lights will have a max capacity limit of 300 guests.Anyone at the casino will be subjected to having their temperature checked and will be required to wear a mask... Read More.

Resurfacing project along 14th street to begin after Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21

Just after Memorial Day, Evans and Associates will begin a resurfacing project along Highway 77(14th Street) in Ponca City, a two mile stretch between South Avenue and Hartford Avenue.You can expect the road to be reduced to one lane in both directions. This comes at the same time that... Read More.

Several Ponca City High School Athletes Named to Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams

Wednesday, May 20

Ponca City Wildcat Soccer players have collected several individual honors for both girls and boys. The following student athletes have been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams: Claire Roche, Andrea Rojas, Caid Glowacki, and Casan Terrazas. All State Girls SoccerClair Roche is the Senior Co-Captain for the Po-Hi... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases at 5,532; Recovery total at 4,266

Wednesday, May 20

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting an additional 43 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state's overall total of cases to 5,532 since testing started.Locally, there are no changes for Kay, Garfield, Grant, Logan Noble, Payne and Pawnee counties. Osage County currently has nine... Read More.

Silver Alert for Creek County man last located Stillwater

Wednesday, May 20

The Creek County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 72-year-old Gary Moser.Moser does have dementia. The last time he left, he was located in Stillwater. The 1997 Ford Ranger he was in has a large yellow scrape or dent on the drivers side. The vehicle has an... Read More.

Opening day for most campsites at Kaw Lake ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wednesday, May 20

If you're planning on camping this upcoming holiday weekend at Kaw lake, we have good news to share.Kaw Lake is re-opening most of their campsites today, with the exception of McFadden Cove and Sandy Park. For online reservations, click here to go to recreation.gov. You can also contact... Read More.

Investigations underway for credit card fraud attempt, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie and Perry

Tuesday, May 19

Investigations are underway for an individual that has attempted credit card fraud, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie, Perry and other locations.Each town mentioned has their Police Department involved in the investigation. No mask and gloves on in the pictures from his first crime. Mask and gloves are... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Day Information

Tuesday, May 19

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: The City of Ponca City and Phillips 66 are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday May 30, from 9 to 1 in the Phillips66 north parking lot located at Oak and South Avenue. Your family can generate as much as 100 pounds of... Read More.

GoFundMe set for local police officer’s young son

Tuesday, May 19

A GoFundMe has been launched for a local police officer and his young son who was born with heart defect. Camden Daniel Peterson was born in January with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His surgery last week was a success, but he has a long road of recovery ahead. Camden’s... Read More.

OSDH reports 91 positive COVID-19 cases Tuesday; 127 more individuals recover from the virus

Tuesday, May 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed an additional 91 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the state's total is now at 5,489.Locally, there is one new COVID-19 case in Osage County, making it their 92 case. Kay County remains at 50 cases overall. For other counties, no... Read More.

Polling location change in Ponca City Precinct 535

Tuesday, May 19

Kay County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard announced Tuesday that the polling place for Precinct 535 has been changed. In response to the current issues with the Corona Virus, they are no longer able to use Via Christi Village as a polling location. Beginning with the Primary Election scheduled... Read More.