Oklahoma sees 862 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 862 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 516,663 COVID-19 cases overall throughout the pandemic as 19,657 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,187 and the CDC provisional death count is 8,902. Posted below is data for regions across Oklahoma. Kay, Noble, Osage and Pawnee...

Gov. Stitt makes stops in Ponca City on Tuesday

As Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Ponca City on Tuesday as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour, he held a meeting at City Central followed by making some stops around the area. Gov. Stitt and his Cabinet members visited Ponca City High School on Tuesday afternoon. Gov. Stitt met with some...

Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses beginning Tuesday, August 17. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges identifying themselves with Ponca City...
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Oklahoma sees nearly 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 6,967 new COVID-19 cases and 51 more deaths across the state since Friday. 2,814 cases were reported Monday afternoon. Oklahoma's seen 508,834 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,808 cases are active. The CDC provisional death toll is at 8,902 and officials also reported 51 pediatric hospitalizations. 

Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living arrangements considered high risk settings)...
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Kay County Free Fair returning in September

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is set to return this year for Sept. 14-19. 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday

Gov. Stitt to make stop in Ponca City Tuesday

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week that he and his cabinet will make a stop in Ponca City tomorrow, August 17, as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour to allow Oklahomans to hear from state leaders and discuss issues important to the community. The meeting will take place at...
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2,468 new COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH Thursday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,468 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday, August 12. Oklahoma's seen 506,020 COVID-19 cases overall. The new cases 7 day average is 2,049. There are 18,403 active cases and the CDC provisional death count is 8,833. Locally, Kay County has seen 5,671 COVID-19 cases, 129 deaths and 5,389 recoveries. Therefor,...

Case Dismissed Aganst Blackwell Police Officer Charged In 2019 Shooting

Blackwell Police Officer John Mitchell, 41, will not face charges in the Kay County District Court after having Felony Count of 1st Degree Murder dismissed. According to KWTV in Oklahoma City, a Kay County judge issued an order to dismiss the criminal case against the officer in the deadly shooting of an armed suspect in...