Sex offender arrested in trailer park near Blackwell

A federal sex offender was arrested in Kay County recently after telling police that he had sex with a minor.KWTV in Oklahoma City reports that Phillip Erwin, 30, is being charged with 1st degree rape and harboring a runaway child. In the early morning hours of July 14, Erwin picked up the 15-year-old Del...

Perry Police warn of scam call going around

The Perry Police Department wants to warn the public of a scam call that is going around. The call goes as follows:Caller - "Good morning, According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate...
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Blackwell man missing in Minnesota found safe

Following up from a news story yesterday, 26-year-old Guyston Courtney of Blackwell, who went missing near Woods Lake Park in southern Minnesota over the weekend, has been located according to the Fairbault County, Mn. Sheriff's Department. He was found in good condition according to family members.

Ark City Public Schools Staff Member tested for COVID-19

A Summer School staff member for Ark City Public Schools has been tested for COVID-19.While there are no test results or diagnoses at this time, in an exercise of caution, Ark City Public Schools are contacting families whose children may have been in close proximity to this person. These calls are strictly precautionary at...
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Kay County Free Fair looks to take place in September on a limited schedule

The Kay County Fair Board voted to have the 2020 Kay County Free Fair in Blackwell during the second week of this upcoming September amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the schedule looks to be limited.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, despite being cautioned by Emergency Management Director Corey Hanebrink on the health risks and the...

PCPS Face Coverings Team Store Now Open – Place Your Order by August 3

The Ponca City Public Schools Face Coverings Team Store is now open through August 3, 2020. Available for purchase are youth and adult size masks and adult size activity masks, or neck gaiters. A sizing guide is available for viewing at the Team Store (link below), but elementary children will definitely need a youth...
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NOC announces spring graduates

  Kay County students are among 478 graduates completing requirements for their associate degrees during the spring semester at Northern Oklahoma College, according to Rick Edgington, vice president for enrollment management and registrar.   NOC is hosting a Virtual Graduation at 

Hillcrest Ensemble to perform at Full Moon Concert Monday August 3

  “Hillcrest Ensemble” will perform "The Great American Songbook" at the upcoming Full Moon Concert Friday, August 3 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa. Eight area musicians will present American Standards – including classics such as Blue Moon, Heart and Soul, Sentimental Journey, Georgia on my Mind, All of...