Kansas man injured in accident on Cimarron Turnpike

A personal injury collision occurred at 4:22 p.m. Thursday along the the Cimarron Turnpike westbound at mile marker 3.8, approximately 3.5 miles south and 4 miles west of Red Rock in Noble County.Derrick Marcel Jamon Scaife, 39, of Hutchinson, Ks. was driving a 2015 Freightliner westbound on the Cimarron Turnpike and attempted to change... Read More.

1,628 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Thursday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,628 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Oct. 22. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 112,483 COVID-19 cases as 15,017 are active.11 additional virus-related deaths were documented on Thursday to bring Oklahoma's death toll to 1,221. None of the deaths were in northern Oklahoma.Kay County saw... Read More.

COVID-19 In Children And Teens

Children and teens can get COVID-19.While fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, can get sick from COVID-19, and can spread the virus that causes COVID-19 to others. Children, like adults, who have COVID-19 but have no symptoms (“asymptomatic”) can still... Read More.
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PCPS Announces “Pink Out” for Football Game

Ponca City Public Schools wants to inform Po-Hi Wildcat fans about “Pink Out” for Friday’s home football game against Booker T. Washington. This annual event is to bring awareness to those who have and continue to fight each day. Please make plans to wear your pink and show your support! GO CATS!!!Game will kickoff... Read More.

City Of Ponca City Historic Driving Tour Mobile App

The City of Ponca in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society is pleased to release the City of Ponca City Historic Driving Tour mobile app. Utilizing grant funds from the National Park Service, U. S. Department of the Interior, and the Oklahoma Historic Preservation Office, this mobile app is available in the Apple store... Read More.

City Of Ponca City Provides Halloween Safety Tips

Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, the American Academy of Pediatrics has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips:• First and foremost, follow the Centers... Read More.
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Kay County sees 20 new COVID-19 cases, 1,307 new cases reported statewide

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,307 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Oct. 21. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 110,855 COVID-19 cases as 14,666 are active.19 additional virus-related deaths were reported Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,210. One being a Payne County male in the 50-64 age group.Kay... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribal Daycare Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe released a Facebook post on Monday stating that an employee at the tribal daycare has tested positive for COVID-19.While the Otoe-Missouria adheres to all CDC child care recommendation including the wearing of masks, frequent hand washing and disinfecting high touch surfaces often, the decision was made to take caution and close... Read More.
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NCOAC to meet, elect officers Oct. 27

The North Central Oklahoma Arts Council will hold their annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Art Center of Tonkawa (ACT) located at 200 E. Grand at 5:30 p.m.   Board members and friends of the NCOAC are invited to attend.   The meeting was moved from its original Oct. 20 date.   The NCOAC will hold their... Read More.

Oklahoma September unemployment rate continues to fall, 9th lowest in the country

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 20, 2020) – New figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor show Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 5.3% in September, ranking ninth lowest in the country. The September rate is an improvement from August’s 5.7% mark and below the national unemployment rate, which... Read More.