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Kay County still in top ten in Oklahoma for self-response rate to 2020 U.S. Census

Friday, June 5 by Lyman James

You still have time to fill out the 2020 Census. As of June 3, Kay County is Number 10 in the state with a 59.6% response rate.Statewide, Oklahoma's self response rate is at 54.1%. Kay County finished as number 6 back in 2010.To fill out your census online, go to

Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties

Friday, June 5 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has placed Osage and Pawnee counties along with most of northeast Oklahoma under a Heat Advisory going from noon until 7 p.m. Friday evening.Heat index values up to 107 are likely. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which...

PCPS Announces PHASE-IN TO Activities

Thursday, June 4 by Lyman James

The PCPS District has determined it is safe as of June 8, 2020, to return to activities with restrictions. In order to ensure the safety of all, the following recommended procedures will be put in place at our athletic facilities. All groups are expected to follow each item outlined in this Phase-In PCPS document....

Six new COVID-19 cases reported for Osage County Thursday

Thursday, June 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 102 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma on Thursday as there are 1,126 active cases. Since testing started, there have been 6,907 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma.Locally, Osage County has six new COVID-19 cases as their overall total is now at 102. No changes for Kay...

Blood Unites Us: Donate to Help Oklahoma Rise & Recover Free COVID-19 Antibody Test with Blood Donation June 11th

Thursday, June 4 by Lyman James

May 20, 2020 ─ Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors.Oklahoma Blood Institute is offering FREE...

Osage Nation decides to modify operations after employees test positive for COVID-19

Thursday, June 4 by Lyman James

The Osage Nation has made the decision to use modified operations of its campuses, departments and programs following its reopening on May 15.The goal is to contain the spread of COVID-19 after six employees tested positive on Tuesday. Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear says that they're working to test all 500 employees and anyone...

Five new cases of COVID-19 reported in Cowley County

Thursday, June 4 by Lyman James

The ongoing efforts to investigate the COVID-19 outbreak in Cowley County have led to the discovery of several new cases of the illness. The City-Cowley County Health Department released a press release Wednesday saying that their disease investigation team has identified five additional COVID-19 cases in Cowley County.The new cases are all connected to...

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Noble County late Wednesday

Thursday, June 4 by Lyman James

The U.S Geological Survey Team is reporting that a 3.4 magnitude earthquake happened in Noble County at around 11 p.m. Wednesday night with an epicenter about 5 and a half miles northwest of Perry.The epicenter also appeared to be two miles west of Interstate 35 near the intersection of N3170 Road and E0455 Road.The...

$5 Family Day at B&B Sun ‘N Fun Water Park this Saturday!

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

It's HOT! So once again this year, 1047 The Bull, 1230 WBBZ, and Erin O'Hara Farmer's Insurance are teaming with B&B Sun ‘N Fun Waterpark for a giant $5 Family Fun Day! Mark your calendars for this Saturday June 6th! Admission to the waterpark is just $5 when you present...

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County as Oklahoma sees 113 new positive cases

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting one new COVID-19 case for Kay County to bring the overall total up to 57. There are four active cases in Kay County at this time. Since March, seven virus-related deaths has occurred in Kay County.As for other local counties, there are two new COVID-19 cases...

Road work begins today along 14th street; eastbound lane of Lake Road closed near the dam

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

Northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 77 (14th Street) in Ponca City will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between South Ave. and E. Hartford Ave. beginning today for a resurfacing project.Motorists can expect delays, congestion and even intermittent side street closures in the area at varying times. Road work will go...

Perry woman in stable condition after accident west of Burbank

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision happened at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 60, five miles west of Burbank in Osage County.A white Chevy Silverado, driven by Clint Johnson, 46, of Pawhuska, and a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer, driven by Janet Chafin, 52, of Perry were both traveling west on Highway 60 when a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer...