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Here are the Kay County ballots for Tuesday’s election - June 23, 2016

There are six ballots available for different voters in the Kay County election on Tuesday, June 28. The ballot will depend on the voter's party affiliation as well as their home location. There is ...

There’s still time to cast absentee ballots at the Election Board - June 23, 2016

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Primary Election, Kay County Special Question Election, Blackwell Municipal Special Election, and Ton...

Ponca City woman arrested on arson charge - June 23, 2016

Ashley Nicole Hooper, 23, has been charged with first degree arson following a house fire in the 500 block of North Pine Street on Tuesday. She was arrested by Ponca City Police about 9 a.m. Tuesday ...

Lexington prison without power - June 23, 2016

LEXINGTON, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma state prison in Lexington has been without power for five days after lightning struck a transformer. The Lexington Assessment and Reception Center has had no elec...

Douglas turns down Tobacco Trust position - June 23, 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A former Republican officeholder who was offered a newly created $250,000-a-year job as the head of a state tobacco fund is turning down the post. Former Oklahoma Corporation Co...

Oklahoma City School Board to continue hearing comments - June 23, 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma City school district's top official says open participation will continue during school board meetings despite last week's comments from the board's leader, who said ...

Tribe must redo election, judge rules - June 23, 2016

GROVE, Okla. (AP) - A judge says a tribe in northeastern Oklahoma must redo its election because of questions over how it was handled earlier this month. A judge with the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Co...

KawFest Saturday at Sandy Beach - June 22, 2016

Grab the sun screen, lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy fun on the beach Saturday, June 25. It's the annual KawFest at Sandy Beach on Kaw Lake, organized by the Kaw Lake Association. ...

Candle making, weaving and tie dye on tap at museum - June 22, 2016

This Saturday, June 25, is Pioneer Arts and Crafts day at the Pioneer Woman Museum. Hands-on activities will include candle making, weaving, tie dye and other hands-on craft activities. ...

Wade Tower performing Thursday at The Poncan Theatre - June 22, 2016

The Poncan Theatre Presents singer Wade Tower at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. T ickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tower's focus has always been clear: to entertain people w...