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

Sunday, November 8 by Lyman James

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 to 1,438. Two of the... Read More.

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

Friday, November 6 by Lyman James

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 Kay County resident.Kay County is... Read More.

Po-Hi Wildcats will play football tonight

Friday, November 6 by Lyman James

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 by Lyman James

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 his oath in November. For... Read More.

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

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

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 includes a Garfield County female... Read More.

Football games cancelled for Blackwell and Newkirk this week

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

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 this week due to 8... Read More.

Ice Storm debris removal information for Ponca City

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

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 be placed within the designated,... Read More.

OEM asking residents impacted by ice storm to report damage

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

OEM (Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management) is asking residents impacted by the recent storms to report physical damages to their homes or businesses at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage helps local and state emergency managers better coordinate response and recovery efforts. Residents can report damage to homes, businesses or agriculture through the online survey. Reporting... Read More.

17 new COVID-19 cases for Kay County

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,246 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Nov. 4. Oklahoma's seen 127,772 COVID-19 cases overall as 15,927 cases are active.17 additional virus-related deaths were reported on Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,392. None of the deaths were for northern Oklahoma counties.Kay County saw 18... Read More.

Lincoln Students Cast Their Votes in Special Election

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Lincoln Elementary School teacher, Molly Smith, organized an election for all Lincoln students and staff. They voted for their favorite ice cream topping- strawberry, chocolate or caramel. Voting booths were ready first thing this morning, and they cast their ballots. Principals purchased ice cream and toppings for all students. The winning topping was CHOCOLATE! Pictured top left: Ny’ree... Read More.

Po-Hi game vs. Muskogee cancelled due to COVID-19

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City Schools has been informed that the football game against Muskogee is cancelled for November 6, 2020. The cancellation is due to Covid-19 resulting in a quarantine of the Muskogee Football team. PCPS will continue to look for a replacement game.

Two Blackwell High School students test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools released an update Tuesday morning that two students at Blackwell High School have tested positive for COVID-19.BPS is currently working through their contact tracing protocol to notify any and all students who need to quarantine. All parents of the students that need to quarantine will be contacted by the school or... Read More.