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Kansas man injured in Grant County accident

Thursday, August 5 by Lyman James

One man was injured in rollover accident on U.S. 81 one mile south of the Kansas/Oklahoma border near Renfro in Grant County on Tuesday evening. According to the Enid News & Eagle, Robert Leroy Dauer, 70, of Marquette, Ks., was driving a 2001 Peterbilt semi northbound on U.S. 81 when he approached a curve in... Read More.

More than 36% of Kay County population is fully vaccinated

Thursday, August 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released vaccine information on Wednesday showing the vaccination data per county. 43.9% of the Kay County population has received the first dose of the vaccine and 36.6% of the population is fully vaccinated. With school starting soon, students ages 12 and older that want to get the vaccine can get... Read More.

Oklahoma sees more than 11,000 COVID-19 cases in seven days

Thursday, August 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,160 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. Within the past week, OSDH has documented 11,387 new COVID-19 cases, 5,687 recoveries and 46 deaths. Overall, Oklahoma's seen 489,338 COVID-19 cases, 8,754 Provisional CDC Deaths and 28,516 hospitalizations. According to the weekly report, Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 1,127 cases... Read More.

Registration Continues for ‘Cat Care’ Program

Thursday, August 5 by Lyman James

Registration continues until Aug. 10 for the “Cat Care” After School Program for Ponca City Public School students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. This program allows students to remain at his/her own school site until parents can get off work to pick them up.Snacks will be offered by the Child Nutrition Program. Daily activities... Read More.

PCPS looking for individuals to assist on the bus

Thursday, August 5 by Lyman James

PCPS is looking for an adventure seeking individual to ride the bus and assist the driver in keeping a safe and orderly ride for special needs students to and from school.The work hours are split, so you'll have most of the day free. There are two hours in the morning from approximately 6 to... Read More.

Ponca City Airport’s Monthly Breakfast returns Saturday

Wednesday, August 4 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Regional Airport's Monthly Breakfast returns Saturday, August 7 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is the first fly-in breakfast since March 2020. COVID-19 and construction of the new runway put a halt on the monthly event. Bring the family out. Kids must be supervised. The suggested donations are $8 for adults and... Read More.

Warrant remains in effect for Ponca City man

Wednesday, August 4 by Lyman James

A warrant continues to be issued for Jacob Leroy Alexander Wiggins, 26, of Ponca City after receiving a felony count of carrying a weapon where alcohol is served and a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct with a firearm. According to an affidavit from the Ponca City Police Department, an officer was performing a walk through... Read More.

949 COVID-19 cases reported by OSDH on Tuesday

Wednesday, August 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 946 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Aug. 3. In the situation report for Tuesday, Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 487,178 COVID-19 cases overall with 14,153 active cases. The new cases 7-day rolling average is 1,657. The CDC provisional death toll statewide is 8,749. The state... Read More.

Missing Wakita woman found safe in Kansas

Tuesday, August 3 by Lyman James

A Grant County woman that went missing Sunday afternoon was found safe along the Sumner/Harper County line in Kansas later that evening.According to the Wellington Daily News, Anna McDowell, 63, was reported missing when she left her home in the 1300 block of Maple Street in Wakita at 3 p.m. Sunday.Sumner County Sheriff... Read More.

1,369 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday

Tuesday, August 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,369 new COVID-19 cases for Monday, Aug. 2. In the situation report for Monday, OSDH reports that 1,627 is the new 7-day rolling average for the number of new cases. Oklahoma has seen 486,232 COVID-19 cases as 14,283 cases are active. The provisional death count is at... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,777 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, August 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,777 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to the recent situation report from July 30, Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 480,635 COVID-19 cases. The new cases 7-day rolling average is 1,351. There are 11,532 active COVID-19 cases statewide. Oklahoma's seen a total of 27,969 hospitalizations. The CDC's... Read More.

Missing Grant County woman found safe as of Sunday

Monday, August 2 by Lyman James

UPDATE: The Silver Alert has been canceled. Anna McDowell was found safe. The Grant County’s Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing Wakita resident. Officials report that Anna McDowell was, 63, last seen wearing polka dot pajamas at home in the 1300 block of Maple Street at 3 p.m. Sunday. Her vehicle is described as a... Read More.