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More than 1,700 COVID-19 cases documented for Oklahoma Tuesday, Billings man dies from virus

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

After technical issues which caused a low amount of cases reported Sunday and Monday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting more than 1,700 positive COVID-19 cases, including the 893 cases for Tuesday, July 21.Some of the new cases discovered are related to the under-reporting for Sunday and Monday. There have now been... Read More.

PCPS Face Coverings Team Store Now Open – Place Your Order by August 3

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Face Coverings Team Store is now open through August 3, 2020. Available for purchase are youth and adult size masks and adult size activity masks, or neck gaiters. A sizing guide is available for viewing at the Team Store (link below), but elementary children will definitely need a youth... Read More.

NOC announces spring graduates

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

Kay County students are among 478 graduates completing requirements for their associate degrees during the spring semester at Northern Oklahoma College, according to Rick Edgington, vice president for enrollment management and registrar. NOC is hosting a Virtual Graduation at www.noc.edu on Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Graduating students are listed by community and degree: ... Read More.

Hillcrest Ensemble to perform at Full Moon Concert Monday August 3

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

“Hillcrest Ensemble” will perform "The Great American Songbook" at the upcoming Full Moon Concert Friday, August 3 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa. Eight area musicians will present American Standards – including classics such as Blue Moon, Heart and Soul, Sentimental Journey, Georgia on my Mind, All of Me, In... Read More.

Ponca City man facing $5 million bond and upcoming court appearance after homicide

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

Jerry Harris, 66, of Ponca City is facing a $5 million bond after committing 1st degree homicide last Friday at around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of West Liberty.Harris is accused of strangling his wife, Kathleen Jones, 55, who was later pronounced dead at AllianceHealth Ponca City. Harris told police to arrest him... Read More.

Newkirk Police and Kay County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen vehicle

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Police Department and Kay County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a stolen vehicle and two subjects.The two subjects are wanted for questioning in a burglary of a mini storage unit in Newkirk around 7 am on July 3. If anyone can identify the subjects, you are... Read More.

Blackwell man reported missing in Minnesota

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

The Fairbault County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota is in search of a missing man that is from Blackwell, OK.A search continues for Guyston Courtney, 26, who was last seen on July at 4 p.m. side of Woods Lake Park and was walking away from the campground heading South. Woods Lake Park is located about... Read More.

OSDH reporting 168 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 168 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, July 20. There have been 25,433 cases in Oklahoma since testing started, and 5,683 of those cases are active.According to health officials, the low numbers from Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20 are due to technical issues and... Read More.

Forty-five NOC Mavs named NJCAA Academic All-Americans

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

Forty-five NOC Tonkawa Athletes earned NJCAA Academic All-American honors for the 2019-20 academic year. Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of 3.60 or higher for the 2019-20 academic year. The criteria for the three All-Academic teams are listed below as follows: NJCAA All-Academic First Team: 4.00 GPA, NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow, the Kay County Health Department is continuing to provide curbside COVID-19 testing by appointment only. If you wish to schedule an appointment, you can call the health department in Ponca City location at (580)762-1641. The testing is free and no doctor referral is needed.Symptoms include... Read More.

209 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Sunday

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 209 new positive cases for Oklahoma on Sunday, putting the state's total to 25,265 cases with 5,799 active. No new cases were reported for Kay County where the overall total remains at 146 cases, 9 deaths and 113 recoveries. There are currently 22 active cases in... Read More.

Osage County Sheriff’s Office needing help finding stolen trailer

Monday, July 20 by Lyman James

The Osage County Sheriff's Office is needing help with locating a trailer that was stolen out of Pawhuska on Friday just before noon. It was last seen headed west on US Hwy 60. Images of the trailer and the vehicles taking it are posted below. If you have seen it or the other two... Read More.