OSDH shares weekly COVID-19 report

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported on Wednesday that there's been 8,354 new COVID-19 cases in the past week. This is a 15.3% increase from last week.As of December 27, 2,111,009 of the eligible population is fully vaccinated, which is a 57% population of the said group. 39.9% of 18-34-year-olds are fully vaccinated....

Lamont man injured after Thursday night accident in Ponca City

One man is injured following an accident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night at the intersection of Prospect and LA Cann in Ponca City.Bryan Dowell, 31, of Lamont was driving a 2021 Chevy Camaro northbound on LA Cann, attempted to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone and met another vehicle....

Noble County deputy involved in felony high speed pursuit

The Noble County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday evening, a Noble County deputy was involved in a felony high speed pursuit which went through Kay county and ended near the Kansas state line.During the pursuit, the deputy was involved in a single vehicle collision. According to the Noble County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page,...
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Pawnee woman set with status docket after stealing pickup truck

A status docket is set for a Pawnee woman in the Kay County District Court. 38-year-old Lindsey Renee Silver is charged with a felony charge of larceny of automobile aircraft or other motor vehicle.Ponca City police report that on Dec. 8 an officer responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from the OnCue...

Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on December 27, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Chapman and Commissioner Taylor were present. Commissioner Bodick and Commissioner Scott were absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes...

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, December 31, 2021 as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, December 31, and will RESUME Monday, January 3. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411• Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Friday, December 31, and REOPEN Saturday, January 1. Contact Tim McNew, Solid...
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3,380 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 3,380 new COVID-19 cases across the state since Friday, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 697,590.Saturday saw 2,163 new cases, while Sunday and Monday saw 1,217 new cases.There are 13,619 total active cases and that the recent three-day average hospitalizations stand at...

Kansas woman killed in accident near Oklahoma border

A 20-year-old Kansas woman died Sunday after the truck she was riding in smashed into a concrete highway barrier in a rural part of southwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday along state Highway 1 in Comanche County, which isn’t far from Woods County in northwest Oklahoma.According to...

Ponca City man in fair condition after accident near Barnsdall

A Ponca City man was involved in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 6:17 p.m. Saturday evening on State Highway 11, north of County Road 2460, two miles north of Barnsdall in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Dalton Vogele, 22, was driving a 2001 Dodge Ram and towing a horse trailer east...
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Christmas tree recycling opening up in Ponca City

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Beginning December 22, 2021, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open...