Silver Alert issued for Grant County woman last seen in Wakita

The Grant County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for Anna McDowell, 63.McDowell was last seen at around 8:20 p.m. on July 28 at the address of 1376 Maple in Wakita. According to the report from the communications center, it is unknown as to what clothing she was last seen wearing.McDowell drives a...

Tribal gaming compacts renewed at start of 2020

Native American tribal leaders and Governor Kevin Stitt have been wrangling for months over the renewal of tribal gaming compacts, but now a federal court has issued a ruling on the matter.The state now receives about $140 million from the tribes total annual take of $4.5 billion. The state wanted a new deal, while...

Vote passes for speed limit increases on portions of rural Oklahoma turnpikes

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted on Tuesday to increase the speed limit on portions of rural turnpikes in Oklahoma from 75 mph to 80 mph. The vote ended up passingTurnpikes that will experience speed limit changes include the Turner Turnpike between Bristow and Sapulpa, the Muskogee Turnpike between Muskogee and Tulsa, the Cherokee Turnpike...
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American Airlines cutting back on flights from Stillwater to DFW

American Airlines has announced they’ll be cutting back service at Stillwater Regional Airport. Envoy Air, a regional carrier for American, has been operating daily flights between Stillwater and Dallas Fort-Worth.Starting Friday, there will be just one flight between the two cities. The plane will arrive at 1:30 and depart for DFW at 2. Cause...

Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo set for this weekend

The 35th annual Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, one of the IPRA’s top outdoor rodeos, will be held this weekend at Lakeside Arena just north of Pawnee. Action starts at 8 o’clock nightly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, (July 30-Aug. 1) and organizers say they’ve cancelled indoor events and are encouraging fans to “mask up”...
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Registration Still Open Until July 29 For PCPS

Registration continues until tomorrow, July 29, for the Ponca City Public School district's 2020-21 school year.Returning PCPS middle school and high school students may register through the parent portal. Elementary students that are returning may send "Proof of Residency" to [email protected] and new students can also register at 111 W. Grand Ave. in downtown...

PCPS Cat Care Program Now Enrolling

The PCPS “Cat Care” After-School Child Care Program is enrolling now! If you need after-school care for your Pre-K thru 5th grade student, please stop by the “Cat Care” office (located in the Registration Center at 111 W Grand Ave.) when you are registering your student for school. If your child was in “Cat Care”...
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Kay County sees seven new COVID-19 cases, 1,401 new cases statewide

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,401 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, July 27. Oklahoma has now seen 32,686 cases since the pandemic began, and 7,434 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with seven new COVID-19 cases, putting the county at 188 cases, 9 deaths and 143 recoveries....

Gone Savin’ Lives: Take Some Time to Donate Blood

July, 20th 2020 ─  Oklahoma Blood Institute knows this summer is different, and it may be a time for staycations or camping trips. Oklahoma Blood Institute needs donors to help rebuild the blood supply in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and is urging healthy adults to take some time to save lives this summer.

PCPS Registration Continues Through Wednesday, July 29

PCPS Registration continues through Wednesday, July 29. Returning PCPS middle school and high school students may register through the Parent Portal. Returning PCPS elementary students may send “Proof of Residency” to [email protected]. Returning and new students may also register at 111 West Grand. If you are uncomfortable with your child...