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OSDH reporting over 1,500 new COVID-19 cases for Friday

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,524 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Oct. 9. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 97,088 COVID-19 cases as 13,515 cases are active.Six new virus-related deaths were documented Friday, putting Oklahoma's death toll at 1,091. One death being a Payne County male in the 36-49 age...

Ponca City Public Schools Closed for Fall Break

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce the following calendar dates. Friday, October 9, 2020 – Distance Learning Practice Day #2 Students will NOT physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count as an instructional day.) Friday, October 16, 2020 – Scheduled...

OSBI investigating embezzlement allegations by Blackwell Softball Treasurer

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office has requested the assistance of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigate allegations of embezzlement.Blackwell Journal Tribune reports that the acts were committed by the Treasurer of the Blackwell Softball Association, Kasey Cox. Kasey is the wife of Glenn Cox who resigned as Blackwell Mayor on Thursday.OSBI was requested...

Blackwell Mayor Resigns

Friday, October 9 by Lyman James

After winning the election for Blackwell City Mayor in June, Mayor Glenn Cox resigned as of Thursday.According to the Blackwell Journal Tribune, the reason for resigning was due to health issues. Vice Mayor Steve Marquardt will now take over as acting Mayor for the City of Blackwell.Cox says that he has suffered health issues...

Nine new COVID-19 cases for Kay County

Thursday, October 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,212 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Oct. 8. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 95,564 COVID-19 cases as 13,190 cases are active.Ten additional virus-related deaths were reported Thursday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,085.Nine new COVID-19 cases were reported for Kay County. This puts...

Kay County Health Department Offering Flu Vaccine Drive Thru Event

Thursday, October 8 by Lyman James

Kay County Health Department will offer a drive-thru flu shot event for individuals ages 12 and up. This event is by appointment only, on Friday, October 16th as part of the “Say Boo to the Flu” campaign. The event will be held at the Ponca City RecPlex located...

Instructions for Distance Learning Day October 9

Thursday, October 8 by Lyman James

PCPS Families:Friday, October 9, will be the 2 nd 2020-2021 School Year Distance Learning Day for ALL students. Students will not physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count as an instructional day. It is a required day of learning and attendance will be taken. The day...

New virus-related death reported for Pawnee County

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,006 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Oct. 7. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 94,352 COVID-19 cases as 13,066 are active.A total of nine new virus-related deaths were also reported for Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,075. One of those being the fifth...

POnca City Police searching for suspects involved with counterfeit money at Wal-Mart

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects passing counterfeit bills at Wal-Mart on 10/01/20. These two suspects entered the register area at 2:38 p.m. The male suspect wearing a red white and blue champion shirt. The female suspect was wearing a red Adidas hoodie. While...

Ponca City father of six dead after house fire Friday night

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

One Ponca City man is dead after his home went up in flames Friday night.According to KFOR-TV, 31-year-old Matthew Nuttle was pulled out from the burning home after midnight on Friday. Nuttle leaves behind six children.Nuttle was rushed to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately didn't survive.While it remains unknown as to what started the...

NOC announces spring academic calendar adjustments

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is making several adjustments to the 2021 Spring Academic Calendar. “Based on consultation with local health officials along with a Memo of Understanding with a partner institution, NOC will adjust the start date of the spring semester in order to match schedules as required with our partner...

New COVID-19-related death reported for Kay County on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 6 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,364 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Oct. 6. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 93,346 COVID-19 cases as 13,061 cases are active.Out of the 11 new virus-related deaths reported Tuesday, one of those was a Kay County female in the 50-64 age group. This makes...