Former Ponca City Wrestling Coach Has Two Felony Charges Dismissed

Former Ponca City Wrestling Coach Justice Circle, 24, had his two felony charges dismissed on August 19 in the Kay County District Court. The felony charges he faced were for lewd or indecent acts to a child under the age of 16 and soliciting sexual conduct/communication with a minor by technology. The state moved to dismiss...

Nearly 15,000 COVID-19 cases reported statewide August 15-21

According to the weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, OSDH reported a total of 14,793 COVID-19 cases between August 15-21. During that time, 14,545 recoveries and 136 deaths were documented. As of Wednesday, Oklahoma's seen 534,922 COVID-19 cases as 20,191 are active. Oklahoma's seen 30,986 hospitalizations. Data shows that 3,717,622 total vaccine doses administered. This includes 2,057,606...

Kay County sees decrease in population

Following the 2020 U.S. Census, Kay County's population has dropped by 6.1%. The county lost more than 2,800 residents over the last decade. Kay County did have a population of 46,582 in 2010, but currently has a population of 43,700 as of 2020. Ponca City saw a decrease from 25,387 to 24,424 and Blackwell decreased...
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Kay County Sheriff’s Office assist OHP Wednesday near Kaw City

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Wednesday with an oversized load that struck a power line on Coleman Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Kaw City. Kay Electric later arrived in the area and custokmers did experience power outage. The section of Coleman Road reopened Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported.

Free ACT Test on October 5

A free ACT test will be given on October 5 for all Ponca City High School sophomores, juniors and seniors.Students must register by Sept. 8.Use the following link to...
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Blackwell’s Mayor Greenfield facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and embezzlement

Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield is set to face charges for conspiracy, fraud, and three counts of embezzlement. Greenfield currently has an outstanding warrant. Former Blackwell City Manager Chip Ouither and current Tonkawa City Manager Kirk Henderson are also facing charges for conspiracy and fraud as well. Greenfield was the co-owner of GNC Concrete, a company based...

OSDH reporting 1,794 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,794 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, August 24. Oklahoma's seen 532,388 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,231 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,246. The provisional CDC death count is 9,004. The state has seen 30,111 hospitalizations. Locally, Kay County has seen 5,795 COVID-19 cases, 132...

Heat advisory for the Kay County area Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for Kay, Noble and Payne counties from noon until 6 p.m. today and the National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from noon until 7 p.m. today. Heat index values up to 105 are expected for...
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OSDH reports 6,218 COVID-19 cases since Friday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Monday said the state has seen 6,218 COVID-19 cases since Friday as 1,558 cases were reported Monday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 530,594 COVID-19 cases since March 2020 as 20,809 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,113 and the CDC provisional death count...

Otoe-Missouria Tribe hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe will have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 25 at the Tribal Complex Community Building. Vaccines will be available by appointment. Walk-ins will be scheduled based on unavailability. The Otoe will be offering 1st or 2nd shots of the Pfizer or Moderna. Minors 12+ years of age MUST have a parent/guardian...