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OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

Tuesday, August 15 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of...

Noble County Sheriff’s Office sees increase in car burglary reports in the Morrison area

Wednesday, January 19 by Lyman James

Over the past several weeks, the Noble County Sheriff’s Office has noticed an increase in car burglary reports in the Morrison area.Several citizens reported suspicious activity in the area. During the early morning hours of January 17, deputies observed suspicious activity between two vehicles near CR 200 and U.S. Highway 64.Deputies initiated a traffic...

OSDH reports 12,841 new COVID-19 cases Monday

Wednesday, January 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 12,841 new COVID-19 cases for Monday, and 14,913 new cases Sunday. Since March 2020, Oklahoma's seen 839,143 COVID-19 cases overall.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, OSDH officials believe that there are 110,244 active COVID-19 cases in the state. Oklahoma's seen 12,775 deaths as of Friday.Officials say there...

Noble County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of break-ins in eastern Noble County

Monday, January 17 by Lyman James

In the last several days, the Noble County Sheriff's Office has received reports of break-ins in the eastern part of Noble County. Residents that live in eastern Noble County can help by making sure that vehicles are locked and that nothing of value (guns, laptops, etc..) is left in your car. If you have...

Kay County Health Department reports 117 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Friday, December 17 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department shared data regarding new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, December 15.Kay County saw an increase of 117 new COVID-19 cases. Since early 2020, Kay County has seen an overall total 8,158 recoveries. The amount of recoveries and active cases is unknown at this time.55.5% of the Kay County population that's...

OSDH reports 970 new COVID-19 cases

Monday, November 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 970 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 658,600 COVID-19 cases as 8,801 cases are active. The new cases 7-day average is 838 and the State's death toll is at 11,772. Overall, Kay County has seen 7,706 COVID-19 cases throughout the pandemic. In the last...

OSDH reports 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, November 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health 2,781 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 892 cases Saturday, 921 for Sunday and 968 for Monday. Oklahoma has seen 655,512 COVID-19 cases since early 2020 as there are currently 7,228 active cases. The new cases 7 day average is 787 and the CDC provisional death count...

PCPS reports 3 in-school contact traces for last week

Tuesday, November 9 by Lyman James

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had 3 in-school contact traces. This includes 2 at East Middle School and 1 at West Middle School. East Middle School has seen an increase in cases the last 2 weeks, but the majority of those affected by COVID-19 are returning to school this week.On Monday morning, EMS...