Blackwell Public Library receives “Spirit Award”

The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce recently gave the first "Spirit Award" to the Blackwell Public Library staff as seen in the attached photo provided by the library.The presentation was held on Wednesday, August 19. The Chamber says the library has made a significant impact on the lives of local children through their “Grab & Go...

Local schools back in session, Safety tips for school zones

Watch the school zones in Blackwell and Tonkawa today as kids head back to class today. First day for Ponca City and Frontier is Monday. And today is the “make up day” for registration for Ponca City students. Drop by 111 West Grand between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.With students going back to school,...
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School getting back in session across Kay County

Newkirk schools were the first in the area to open last week, with kids headed back to class in Blackwell and Tonkawa tomorrow. Ponca City and Frontier start Monday, and Ark City will start September 9. Ponca City's Makeup Registration will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m....

Twelve teams competing at Annual Ranch Rodeo

Twelve teams of Oklahoma cowboys will compete in five different events at the Annual Ranch Rodeo this weekend at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. Doors open at 5 with performances at 7 on Friday and Saturday nights. Proceeds go to support Oklahoma kids through the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Makeup Registration for Ponca City Public Schools

Makeup Registration for Ponca City Public Schools will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Registration Center located at 111 West Grand. Virtual Academy students may pickup their Chromebooks on Friday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Registration Center located...
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One new virus-related death for Garfield County, 615 new COVID-19 cases statewide

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 615 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Aug. 18. While Oklahoma has seen 49,326 cases overall, 7,274 cases are active.Seventeen additional virus-related deaths were reported on Tuesday, one of those being in Garfield County. Oklahoma's death toll is now at 682. Garfield County also has 25...

Oklahoma submits grant application to FEMA

Oklahoma has submitted a grant application to FEMA to begin the process of implementing the Lost Wages Assistance program.The plan provides the unemployed with an additional $300 per week. Once approved, FEMA will fund the benefit and Oklahoma will fulfill the 25 percent state match through the end of the year.
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Payne County 4-H Cancels Indoor Exhibits

Payne County 4-H shared on their Facebook page on Monday that the Tulsa State Fair has cancelled Indoor 4-H Fair Exhibits for this year; therefore, Payne County 4-H has also cancelled Indoor 4-H Exhibits for this year. 

Kay County Sheriff’s Office notified about a mail letter scam

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is reporting on social media that they have received a few calls on Monday about citizens receiving letters in the mail from the Kay County Sheriff's office in regards to outstanding charges and large fines or being jailed if the charges are not taken care of.The sheriff's office shared...

Registered sex offender arrested in Tonkawa

The following information is from the Tonkawa Police Department: On Friday, Aug. 14, at approximately 1:03 a.m., Tonkawa Police Officers Cpl. Aaron Jones and Eric Daniel observed a person sleeping under the pavilion at Blinn Park, located in the 800 block of N. Main street in Tonkawa, OK. The officers wished to check the well-being...