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Oklahoma sees 862 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 862 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 516,663 COVID-19 cases overall throughout the pandemic as 19,657 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,187 and the CDC provisional death count is 8,902. Posted below is data for regions across Oklahoma. Kay, Noble, Osage and Pawnee...
Gov. Stitt makes stops in Ponca City on Tuesday
As Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Ponca City on Tuesday as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour, he held a meeting at City Central followed by making some stops around the area. Gov. Stitt and his Cabinet members visited Ponca City High School on Tuesday afternoon. Gov. Stitt met with some...
Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters
The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses beginning Tuesday, August 17. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges identifying themselves with Ponca City...
City of Ponca City hosting public meeting on Wednesday for Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Ponca City wants your input. As part of revising the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall to both gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding where we stand in...
Oklahoma sees nearly 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 6,967 new COVID-19 cases and 51 more deaths across the state since Friday. 2,814 cases were reported Monday afternoon. Oklahoma's seen 508,834 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,808 cases are active. The CDC provisional death toll is at 8,902 and officials also reported 51 pediatric hospitalizations.
Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living arrangements considered high risk settings)...
Kay County Free Fair returning in September
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is set to return this year for Sept. 14-19. 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday
1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday
OSDH reports 1,042 new COVID-19 cases Friday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,042 new COVID-19 cases Friday.
Gov. Stitt to make stop in Ponca City Tuesday
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week that he and his cabinet will make a stop in Ponca City tomorrow, August 17, as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour to allow Oklahomans to hear from state leaders and discuss issues important to the community. The meeting will take place at...
2,468 new COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH Thursday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,468 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday, August 12. Oklahoma's seen 506,020 COVID-19 cases overall. The new cases 7 day average is 2,049. There are 18,403 active cases and the CDC provisional death count is 8,833. Locally, Kay County has seen 5,671 COVID-19 cases, 129 deaths and 5,389 recoveries. Therefor,...
Possible Low Water Pressure for Certain Areas East of Pecan Road
The Red Bud Pump Station is out of service as the pump is being rebuilt. The city crew is still waiting on parts and the lead time on the needed parts is another three weeks. It will only take the city crew two to three days to finish the work and place the pump back...
