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Kay County continues to show strong response to 2020 U.S. Census

Friday, May 15

As of early Friday, May 15, Kay County's self-response rate to the 2020 U.S. Census is up to 58.5%, keeping the county in the top ten counties in the state for the response rate.Oklahoma's statewide self-response rate is at 52.9%.If you are yet to fill out the 2020 U.S.... Read More.

OSDH reports 110 new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma; death toll rises to 284

Thursday, May 14

The daily report on Thursday from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that 110 more Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 since Wednesday, bringing Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 4,962 since testing started.As of Wednesday, Kay County has had 49 cases reported since testing started with 4... Read More.

Flash Flood Watch for Sumner and Cowley counties in Kansas

Thursday, May 14

The National Weather Service in Wichita, Ks. has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Sumner and Cowley counties in southern Kansas that goes from Thursday evening until Saturday evening.Other counties included in the watch are Butler, Sedgwick, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.Multiple rounds of... Read More.

Bill approved to allow Oklahomans to support restaurants and liquor stores through curbside and deliveries

Thursday, May 14

It's not a done deal yet, but the Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that would allow Oklahomans to continue to support restaurants and liquor stores through curbside sales or home deliveries.That bill now heads to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for consideration. In March, the ABLE Commission temporarily... Read More.

CANCELLED Noble County Sheriff’s Office issues Silver Alert for missing man

Wednesday, May 13

UPDATE: THE SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Noble County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for Randy Ritthaler, 67.Ritthaler was last seen at around 6 p.m. on May 12 in the Stillwater area as he was leaving for Perry. He was last seen wearing dark colored long-sleeves, blue... Read More.

4th Street Sidewalk, Grand Avenue to Cleveland Avenue, To Be Closed

Wednesday, May 13

The sidewalk on the east side of 4th Street, between Grand Avenue and Cleveland Avenue, will be closed beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. The existing deteriorated sidewalk and curb will be replaced with new, ADA compliant walkways, ramps, and stepped curb. Construction is scheduled to take 45 calendar days barring weather... Read More.

New Case of COVID-19 Recorded in Cowley County

Wednesday, May 13

The Cowley County Public Health Officer has announced that the number of confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in Cowley County has risen to four (4). The most recent test results were provided late Tuesday evening. Two men traveled to Cowley County in hopes of acquiring employment, arrived late Friday... Read More.

City of Ponca City continuing to follow Gov. Stitt’s “Open Up And Recover Safely” Plan

Wednesday, May 13

Governor Stitt announced the reopening of the economy of the State of Oklahoma in a three phase approach, OURS (Open Up and Recover Safely). The City of Ponca City will follow the State of Oklahoma’s guidance in this plan, which can be accessed at https://www.okcommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Up-and-Recover-Safely-Plan.pdf. Since the Governor’s announcement of OURS,... Read More.

Oklahoma’s total of COVID-19 cases now at 4,852; No new deaths on Wednesday

Wednesday, May 13

As the update released on Wednesday, May 13, The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 120 more positive cases of COVID-19 to bring Oklahoma's overall total to 4,852 since testing started.For the second time this month, OSDH has received no reports of COVID-19 related deaths within a 24-hour... Read More.

PCPS Baccalaureate 2020 to take place virtually

Wednesday, May 13

Baccalaureate 2020 for Ponca City High Schools will take place virtually at 7:00 pm on Thursday May 14, 2020. This year’s unique experience was graciously planned and created by a group of youth ministers from several churches in Ponca City including Austin Callahan from Eastern Heights Christian Church; Matthew Hanshaw from Freewill Baptist; Becca Hodgson from NewPoint Church; Larry Kitchell from PC Life Center; Brent McCoy from First Baptist; Neil Stangland from... Read More.

7 Clans First Council open 7 days a week

Wednesday, May 13

7 Clans First Council Casino north of Newkirk is now open pen 7 days a week 2 p.m.-2 a.m. after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is information:The hotel is now accepting reservations for Thursdays through Sundays. Snack bar, Flatwater and main bar are open. No... Read More.

Creekstone Farms employee tests positive for COVID-19; Company continues to take precautionary measures

Wednesday, May 13

KWCH-TV in Wichita, Ks. is reporting that an employee at Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, a beef processing plant in Ark City, has tested positive for COVID-19.Creekstone's general manager says the employee who tested positive for the virus is in self isolation, as their other employees who were in direct... Read More.