2,297 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths and 4,284 recoveries reported by OSDH on Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,297 positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Dec. 8. Oklahoma's seen 220,686 COVID-19 cases overall as 29,744 cases are active.11 virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,922. None of the deaths reported were for local counties in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw 32 new...

Commissioners request consideration of mask mandate

At Ponca City's Board of Commissioner’s work session Monday, the commissioners requested City Attorney John Andrews and City Manager Craig Stephenson to provide a draft ordinance for consideration regarding a mask mandate for the City of Ponca City. This is due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Kay County. The proposed ordinance will...
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December 7 COVID-19 update for PCPS

Ponca City Public Schools reported 18 in-school positive COVID-19 cases last week. PCPS still has staff in their buildings and the KCHD still reports student positive to the district while on Distance Learning. In addition, Pioneer Technology Center reports district positives while they are on their A/B schedule.The total number of in-school positive cases...

Po-Hi Student Council holding food drive

Every year Po-Hi Student Council holds a Canned Food Drive for those in need in our community.This year, their normal way of collecting was cut short, so they will host two days of drop off times to finish our drive. Today, Dec. 8, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Keen will be at the main entrance...
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OSDH reports 1,903 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,903 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, Dec. 7. Oklahoma's seen 218,389 COVID-19 cases overall as 31,742 cases are active.An additional 15 virus-related deaths were documented to put Oklahoma death toll to 1,911. One death being a Payne County man in the 65 or older age...

Two-vehicle accident in Ponca City on Friday

Ponca City emergency workers responded to a two-vehicle accident at around 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon on north 14th street near the Prospect intersection.One person was extracted from the vehicle. No other details have been released.The accident was cleared up in under an hour at 5:20 p.m.

OSDH reporting over 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported 7,611 COVID-19 cases over the weekend.Oklahoma has seen 216,486 COVID-19 cases as 31,648 cases are active.A total of 36 virus-related deaths have been reported since Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,896. One virus-related death was reported for Payne and Washington counties.Kay County saw an...
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December 4 Covid Alert Graphic

The December 4 Kay County COVID-19 Alert System Risk Level was released, and the 7-day average number of new COVID-19 cases, per capita of 100,000, reflected a decrease from last week. Kay County stayed in Level Red - High Risk with a decrease from 96.1 - 79.7.  This risk level is still alarmingly high, but it is a...

Ponca City Launches Main Street E-Portal

Ponca City, OK – The Ponca City Main Street (PCMS) has partnered with Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) and My-Media Matters to create a convenient and safe way for Ponca City (and beyond) to shop locally at the Ponca City Marketplace.  This interactive retail portal operates like Amazon, Etsy or eBay with all...

OSDH reporting 4,827 COVID-19 cases Friday, Sharp increase due to backlog

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 4,827 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, Dec. 4. Oklahoma's seen 208,875 COVID-19 cases overall as 29,451 cases are active.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City and OSDH, the reason being for the sharp increase in cases is largely attributed to an issue with the department's PHIDDO internal...