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Ponca City man in fair condition after accident near Barnsdall

Monday, December 27

A Ponca City man was involved in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 6:17 p.m. Saturday evening on State Highway 11, north of County Road 2460, two miles north of Barnsdall in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dalton Vogele, 22, was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram and...

Christmas tree recycling opening up in Ponca City

Wednesday, December 22

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Beginning December 22, 2021, the Christmas Tree...

Free PCA Christmas Dinner Tradition Continues Christmas Day!

Tuesday, December 21

no PCR tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the Kay County Health Department this week

Tuesday, December 21

For the week of December 20, no PCR tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the Kay County Health Department. This is due to the holiday schedule with the Public Health Lab. PCR tests will resume on December 27.The Kay County Health Department also says that as students go...

Free hotel rooms and meals for those in need during Christmas

Tuesday, December 21

If you or someone you know is needing a warm place to stay for Christmas, then The Givers are sponsoring free rooms, to those in need, at The Rose Stone Inn December 24th through the 26th.Christmas Eve (24th) Pizzas will be served at 5 p.m. Coats and supply bags...

Water to be off on Ash from Hartford to Prospect Wednesday morning

Tuesday, December 21

On Wednesday, December 22nd the water will be off on Ash from Hartford to Prospect from 8:00am-10:00am. The Water Department is replacing a valve on the main.

Neighbors rescue mother and kids from burning home

Monday, December 20

KWTV-News 9 in Oklahoma City reports that two neighbors are being credited for saving the life of a mother and her kids who became trapped in their home that caught fire.Ponca City firefighters responded to the home in the 800 block of Elm Street around 1:15p.m. Sunday.Before firefighters arrived,...

City Commission approves contract with Evans and Associates for street improvement project

Monday, December 20

The City of Ponca City Commission recently approved a contract with Evans and Associates for a street improvement project in the amount of $138,763.00.This is a project to mill and overlay two city streets, 1) South Avenue beginning at a point 235 feet east of 14th Street and extending...

City of Ponca City will observe Thursday and Friday as City Holidays

Monday, December 20

The City of Ponca City will observe Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 as City Holidays:• Ponca City Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, and will REOPEN Monday, December 27. • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, December 23, or Friday, December 24, and...

City of Blackwell notified of possible scam call

Friday, December 17

The City of Blackwell has been notified this morning of a possible scam call posing as the City of Blackwell's Electrical Department and surveying customers in an attempt to get personal information.The City of Blackwell will NEVER contact you outside the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday...

Kay County Health Department reports 117 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Friday, December 17

The Kay County Health Department shared data regarding new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, December 15.Kay County saw an increase of 117 new COVID-19 cases. Since early 2020, Kay County has seen an overall total 8,158 recoveries. The amount of recoveries and active cases is unknown at this time.55.5% of...

Area schools and police made aware of nation-wide possible threats to schools trending on TikTok

Friday, December 17

The Tonkawa Police Department is aware of the nation-wide possible threats to schools, trending on TikTok, for Dec. 17th. TPD has communicated and coordinated with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations/ Oklahoma Information Fusion Center, The 8th District Major Crimes Unit, and the Tonkawa Public Schools. Although no credible...