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Sun ‘N Fun’s $5 Family Fun Day – Gates Open at 11 this morning!

Saturday, June 6

It's today! 11am - 8pm! 1047 The Bull, 1230 WBBZ, and Erin O'Hara Farmer's Insurance are teaming with B&B Sun ‘N Fun Waterpark for a giant $5 Family Fun Day! Admission to the waterpark is just $5 when you present a Discount Coupon from one of our participating locations. See... Read More.

Black Lives Matter Protest scheduled for Monday in Ponca City

Friday, June 5

A Black Lives Matter protest is scheduled for this upcoming Monday, June 8, beginning at noon in Ponca City.Protestors will gather near the area of 5th and Overbrook, and will march to City Hall, where they will hold a rally. For a time period as needed, 5th street will be blocked... Read More.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Announces COVID-19 Antibody Tests for Blood Donors

Friday, June 5

June 3, 2020 ─ Oklahoma Blood Institute announced it will provide free COVID-19 antibody tests for all blood donors eighteen and older. Oklahoma Blood Institute is the first blood center in the state to offer COVID-19 antibody screening service to its donors.This testing initiative, provided at all donor centers and mobile... Read More.

Kay County still in top ten in Oklahoma for self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Friday, June 5

You still have time to fill out the 2020 Census. As of June 3, Kay County is Number 10 in the state with a 59.6% response rate.Statewide, Oklahoma's self response rate is at 54.1%. Kay County finished as number 6 back in 2010.To fill out your census online, go... Read More.

Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties

Friday, June 5

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has placed Osage and Pawnee counties along with most of northeast Oklahoma under a Heat Advisory going from noon until 7 p.m. Friday evening.Heat index values up to 107 are likely. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create... Read More.

PCPS Announces PHASE-IN TO Activities

Thursday, June 4

The PCPS District has determined it is safe as of June 8, 2020, to return to activities with restrictions. In order to ensure the safety of all, the following recommended procedures will be put in place at our athletic facilities. All groups are expected to follow each item outlined... Read More.

Six new COVID-19 cases reported for Osage County Thursday

Thursday, June 4

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 102 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma on Thursday as there are 1,126 active cases. Since testing started, there have been 6,907 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma.Locally, Osage County has six new COVID-19 cases as their overall total is now at... Read More.

Blood Unites Us: Donate to Help Oklahoma Rise & Recover Free COVID-19 Antibody Test with Blood Donation June 11th

Thursday, June 4

May 20, 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 Blood Institute is offering FREE COVID-19... Read More.

Osage Nation decides to modify operations after employees test positive for COVID-19

Thursday, June 4

The Osage Nation has made the decision to use modified operations of its campuses, departments and programs following its reopening on May 15.The goal is to contain the spread of COVID-19 after six employees tested positive on Tuesday. Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear says that they're working to test... Read More.

Five new cases of COVID-19 reported in Cowley County

Thursday, June 4

The ongoing efforts to investigate the COVID-19 outbreak in Cowley County have led to the discovery of several new cases of the illness. The City-Cowley County Health Department released a press release Wednesday saying that their disease investigation team has identified five additional COVID-19 cases in Cowley County.The new... Read More.

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Noble County late Wednesday

Thursday, June 4

The U.S Geological Survey Team is reporting that a 3.4 magnitude earthquake happened in Noble County at around 11 p.m. Wednesday night with an epicenter about 5 and a half miles northwest of Perry.The epicenter also appeared to be two miles west of Interstate 35 near the intersection of... Read More.

$5 Family Day at B&B Sun ‘N Fun Water Park this Saturday!

Wednesday, June 3

It's HOT! So once again this year, 1047 The Bull, 1230 WBBZ, and Erin O'Hara Farmer's Insurance are teaming with B&B Sun ‘N Fun Waterpark for a giant $5 Family Fun Day! Mark your calendars for this Saturday June 6th! Admission to the waterpark is just $5 when you... Read More.