OSDH shares weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report. Data shows that throughout the week of August 22-28, 19,645 new COVID-19 cases, 16,308 recoveries and 189 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 31,855 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 62,117 individuals have been... Read More.

Over 2,500 COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,538 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, September 1. Oklahoma's seen 554,496 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as 22,432 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,796. The CDC provisional death count is 9,199. As of Wednesday, Kay County has seen 6,098 COVID-19 cases, 136 deaths and... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Labor Day

CITY OF PONCA CITY WILL OBSERVE LABOR DAY: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 6, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 7. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411 Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 7. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste... Read More.
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Heat Advisory in effect for Wednesday

The National Weather Service offices in Norman and Tulsa have issued Heat Advisories for Kay, Osage and surrounding counties from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Other counties under a Heat Advisory are Grant, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Pontotoc, Coal, Jefferson,... Read More.

PCPS releases letter following changes to letters and guidance for schools

Letter to PCPS Families Dear PCPS family, COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Oklahoma. There is nothing more important to our school district than the safety and health of our students, our staff and their families. PCPS is working directly with county health officials to address this issue. PCPS has received updated guidance from the Oklahoma State... Read More.

Washington Pre-K Center Moves to Distance Learning

Due to staffing shortages, the Washington Pre-K Center in Ponca City will transition to Distance Learning beginning Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. It will reopen again on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. One day is a holiday, Sept. 6, and one day is a Professional Development Day, Sept. 13, so students would not have been in... Read More.
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OSDH reports 1,719 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,719 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, August 31. Oklahoma's seen 551,958 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as 22,549 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,796. The CDC provisional death count is 9,166. The weekly situation report and new updates for counties and vaccinations will be... Read More.

Tonkawa City Manager Posts Bond Monday

Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Eugene Henderson, 61, made an appearance in the Kay County District Court on Monday for felony charges of conspiracy and fraud. Also facing the same charges is former Blackwell City Manager Thomas Lynn Outhier, 67 of Tonkawa. Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield, 42, is facing three felony charges of embezzlement, one count... Read More.
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Fairfax Girl In Critical Condition After Sunday Evening Accident

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a one vehicle accident that occurred at 7:49 p.m. Sunday evening on State Highway 18 south of County Road 1836 north of Fairfax in Osage County. A 14-year-old girl, who did not have her name released, was driving a 2020 Nissan Altima northbound on SH-18 when she failed to... Read More.

Over 7,800 new COVID-19 Cases Reported Between Saturday And Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 7,827 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Monday. Separately, Saturday saw 3,845 new cases, 2,365 for Sunday and 1,617 for Monday. Oklahoma's seen 550,239 COVID-19 cases overall as 23,582 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,806. The CDC provisional death count is 9,162. Oklahoma's... Read More.

Ponca City Library To Host Book Discussions

Ponca City Library has announced that it will host the book discussion program “Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma!” The event is made possible by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities with generous funding and support from the Inasmuch Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Oklahoma City University. During these programs, a book is distributed to interested community... Read More.