Perry’s water system slowly recovering

The water system in the city of Perry in Noble County is slowly recovering, and the City of Perry is preparing to gradually open one tower and raise the pressure for most customers within the city. Those in the outlying areas will, unfortunately, continue to see low water pressure for now.The City of Perry...
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Edmond man with Ponca City connections injured in accident

An Edmond, Ok. man with connections to Ponca City was injured in a collision that occurred at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 35 north bound just north of NE 50th Street in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County.Just Pappan, 43, of Edmond was driving a 2003 Chevy Suburban north bound on I-35 at a...

City of Blackwell calls for voluntary boil for drinking water

The City of Blackwell Facebook page shared an update Friday morning stating that residents may be experiencing low water pressure this morning that is due to the slower process of cleaning and disinfecting during extreme cold temperatures.In an abundance of caution, the City of Blackwell...

One new COVID-19 death for Kay County, 618 COVID-19 cases statewide

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 618 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Feb. 18. Oklahoma’s seen 416,476 COVID-19 cases overall as 17,396 cases are active. The number of active cases is 1,204 less than Wednesday.Twenty-three additional virus-related deaths were documented Thursday to put Oklahoma’s death toll to 4,112. This includes a Kay...
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New COVID-19 deaths for Garfield, Kay and Payne counties Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,078 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Oklahoma’s seen 415,858 COVID-19 cases overall as 18,600 cases are active. The number of active cases is 963 less than Tuesday.28 additional virus-related deaths were documented Wednesday to put Oklahoma’s death toll to 4,089. This includes two Garfield...

Blackwell Rural Water Corporation gives rural water update

The following is from the Blackwell Rural Water Corp.*****RURAL WATER DISTRICT UPDATE***** Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 5:30 pmThe City of Blackwell is having a rash of leaks with these extreme temperatures and are requesting our help in conserving water through the weekend. We...
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Section of 7th Street closed due to water main break

The City of Ponca City announced Wednesday morning that they will be closing 7th street from highland to hazel due to a water main break. The city apologizes for the inconvenience! One route people can use for detour is nearby 5th street.

Goods and Volunteers Still Needed at Rose Stone Inn

U R G E N TThe Rose Stone Inn, at 120 South 3rd Street in downtown Ponca City, has opened its doors as a shelter for the homeless and those in need of shelter during this winter storm.  With another bitterly cold night and heavy snow in the forecast tonight, volunteers and supplies are...