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OSDH latest update shows over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, Kay County sees Eighteenth virus-related death

Monday, November 9

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,197 new positive COVID-19 cases as of 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 138,455 COVID-19 cases as 20,129 cases are active.A reminder that the OSDH did not release new data on Sunday, so it's unclear... Read More.

Local football teams get ready for playoffs

Monday, November 9

As area high school teams wrapped up the regular season on Friday, selected teams will kick off the playoffs this Friday.For class 2A, Blackwell will host Prague and Perry will host Meeker.In Class A, Pawhuska awaits the winner of Hominy and Afton, Woodland hosts Fairland, Morrison at home vs.... Read More.

PCPS experienced their highest number of in-school COVID-19 cases last week

Monday, November 9

The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased this week from 22.3-Orange Level 1 Moderate Risk to 27.9-Orange Level 2 Moderate Risk +.Last week, PCPS experienced the highest number of in-school positive cases since school started, after experiencing two record low weeks. There were 15 in-school positive cases that resulted... Read More.

No new data for Sunday, but record-breaking 4,507 COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Saturday

Sunday, November 8

While the Oklahoma State Department of Health did not release new data on Sunday, a record-breaking 4,507 COVID-19 cases were reported statewide in Oklahoma on Saturday. As the state has seen 136,258 COVID-19 cases, 19,790 cases are currently active.Nine virus-related deaths were reported Saturday to bring Oklahoma's death toll... Read More.

1,878 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday

Friday, November 6

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,878 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Nov. 6. Oklahoma's seen 131,751 COVID-19 cases overall as 17,095 cases are active.An additional 16 virus-related deaths were reported for Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,429. One of those deaths being a... Read More.

Po-Hi Wildcats will play football tonight

Friday, November 6

Ponca City Public Schools received confirmation on Thursday that Po-Hi will have a football game tonight!Ponca City will host Catoosa at 7 p.m. at Sullins Stadium. A helicopter will drop the game ball at 6:50 p.m.

PTC Biomedical Sciences Academy member selected as state officer for HOSA

Friday, November 6

Kenny Endl, a member of the Biomedical Sciences Academy at Pioneer Tech, has been elected as a state officer for HOSA, a CareerTech student organization. Endl is a senior at Woodland High School in Fairfax. He will serve as the Small School Representative on the officer team and takes... Read More.

Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Wednesday

Thursday, November 5

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,101 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Nov. 5. Oklahoma's seen 129,873 COVID-19 cases overall as 16,765 cases are active.An additional 21 virus-related deaths were documented Thursday to bring Oklahoma's death toll to 1,413. Four of those deaths were local. This... Read More.

Football games cancelled for Blackwell and Newkirk this week

Thursday, November 5

Two area teams will not be playing high school football on Friday, Nov. 5.Blackwell's game at home against Oklahoma Christian Schools, and Newkirk's game at Perry are the two games cancelled. Blackwell and Newkirk both reported new COVID-19 cases within their schools this week.Newkirk is going with virtual classes... Read More.

Ice Storm debris removal information for Ponca City

Thursday, November 5

The City of Ponca City will provide two TREE DEBRIS ONLY collection sites (no fee):• Collection sites are located at Dan Moran Park, 1117. W. South Avenue and Unity Gym, 1908 E. Woodland Road. • Tree limbs must be cut into sections no longer than 8 feet. • Tree limbs must... Read More.