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Oklahoma COVID-19 cases takes slight jump to 2,599; Kay County remains with 46

Sunday, April 19 by Lyman James

As of 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented only 29 COVID-19 cases statewide, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,599. Good news is that the number of those recovered has also climbed to 1,575, a jump from 1,534 on Saturday.One new death was documented, bringing the state's total...

Kay County remains at 46 COVID-19 cases; 33 have recovered

Saturday, April 18 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma is at 2,570.Locally, Kay County remains with 46 COVID-19 cases, 33 of those have recovered. 41 of those cases have been in Ponca City. As for overall cases for surrounding counties, Osage has 64 cases reported with 30 recovered,...

PCPS Friday Night Lights tonight

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

PCPS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS event tonight will be at the Ponca City High School Softball Field located behind WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL from 9:00 PM -10:00 PM. This event is to promote school spirit and let our students & families know we are still here and we miss them.We would like to invite our students,...

Three Ponca City citizens receive phone calls from people identifying as police

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been contacted today from three different citizens about calls they are receiving identifying themselves as a Ponca City Police Officer. The nature of the calls as varied from being in reference to the coronavirus to saying that the victim has warrants. In two cases, they have said that...

Kay Electric announces Planned power outage for parts of northwestern Kay County

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Kay Electric Cooperative said on Friday that this upcoming Monday, April 20, they will have a planned power outage starting @ 9:00 until Noon.This will affect members in northwestern Kay County on North 108th street North of Braman/Bender Road up to Southside Road & also Paradise Cove near Blackwell Lake.If you have any questions...

Kay County responding good to Census 2020

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Kay County is currently in the top 10 counties in Oklahoma for responses to the 2020 Census.During the 2010 Census Kay County finished with a 66.3% response rate, and we are now sitting at a 47.9% rate. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal...

Oklahoma at 2,465 COVID-19 cases; OSDH reports numbers for Ponca City

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Friday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented 108 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,465.A total of 5 new deaths were reported on Friday, bringing the state's total to 136. Those deaths include:Two in Delaware County, both females in the 65 and older age...

Ponca City woman charged with terroristic hoax after purposely coughing and sneezing on police officer

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City is reporting that a Ponca City woman accused of purposely coughing and sneezing on an officer is now being charged with terroristic hoax.Ponca City Police officers were first called to the home of Cecilia Flores due to her allegedly trying to drive drunk.After the issue was resolved, Flores went to...

Three Rose State women’s soccer players from Kay County selected for Regional All-Tournament team

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Rose State College women's soccer team had four athletes selected to the Regional All-Tournament team.Out of the four, this includes Emily Elliot, a sophomore midfielder from Newkirk, and two midfielders from Ponca City - Shaila Klinger and Kiersten Crowder. Elliot scored a goal in the semifinals and tallied an assist in the championship...

New COVID-19 text scam going around

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

There is a new COVID-19 related scam that the public should be aware of.Scammers are sending out what appears to be an urgent text telling people about possible exposure to someone with COVID-19. The rest of the message advises victims to self-quarantine and click a link inside the text for more information.DO NOT fall...

Cowley College planning for normal face-to-face courses this fall; 24/7 Wi-Fi access available around campus

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks. remains open and is planning for normal face-to-face course offerings for the fall semester.In the meantime, Cowley College staff and faculty is using technology to assist students in navigating the challenges of distance learning. The school has placed Wi-Fi access at most of the college's locations providing 24/7...

Phillips 66 giving money to Ponca City organizations

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Phillips 66 is giving back to the tune of $3 million to help with relief efforts in the United States and the United Kingdom.Of that total, $50,000 is being split between two Ponca City organizations with $25,000 going to the New Emergency Resource Agency, which provides for families in need of food and services....