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NOC Tonkawa PTK students inducted

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Phi Theta Kappa Xi Theta Chapter announced their 2020 inductees this week. Normally, the inductees are honored in a reception at the NOC Tonkawa Renfro Center but the event was canceled due to Covid-19. According to NOC Phi Theta Kappa sponsor Lynn Demuth, “The Purpose for Phi Theta Kappa... Read More.

Discussions go digital at Stillwater Public Library

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / Apr. 27, 2020) – Stillwater area residents can now connect online to talk about books and movies in librarian-led digital discussions. Starting May 1, librarians will be hosting online discussions using the free video conferencing platform Zoom. The initial sessions will feature classic works of literature with unlimited digital access that are... Read More.

Severe weather likely Tuesday

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman is forecasting severe weather across much of Oklahoma on Tuesday.As of early Tuesday, a slight risk for severe storms runs from west of Blackwell down towards Enid, Watonga and Frederick. An enhanced risk goes from Ponca City to El Reno and Lawton. A moderate risk goes from south... Read More.

Pawnee Indian Health Center offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Thursday

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

The Pawnee Indian Health Center at 1201 Heritage Circle in Pawnee will be offering a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site this upcoming Thursday.You don't have to present with any symptoms to be tested. They are offering tests to anyone who has a CDIB card and drivers license, or a chart at Pawnee Indian Health. They're... Read More.

Pursuit ends west of Ponca City

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

A pursuit that started in the Tonkawa area Monday afternoon came to an end on U.S. 60 west of Ponca City at around 3:45 p.m. near the S.H. 156 exit.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was on the scene to work the accident after the pursuit. One person was transported to AllianceHealth in Ponca City by... Read More.

Blackwell police arrest suspect on larceny

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

An arrest was made by Blackwell Police just before 4:30 Monday afternoon on a larceny suspect at the intersection of 8th and Oklahoma in Blackwell.A male suspect reportedly stole from a residence in the 900 block of west Dewey. Timothy Gene Fox, 34, was then arrested and admitted to police that he took some... Read More.

NOC graduation moved to Aug. 8, Diane Anderson set to speak

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College has rescheduled 2020 graduation moving the date to Aug. 8. Ponca City’s Diane Anderson will be the speaker. The ceremony will be held through either a modified live ceremony or a virtual ceremony, dependent upon which best follows CDC guidelines at the time. The date was originally set for May 2... Read More.

Number of recoveries for Monday greater than number of new COVID-19 cases

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting on Monday that 27 new COVID-19 cases were documented for Oklahoma, bringing the state's total to 3,280 since testing started.In addition, 2 more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19, Zero have occurred in the last 24 hours, and they are believed to have happened around April 24... Read More.

PCPS update for April 26

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

West Middle School, East Middle School, and Po-Hi Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the weeks of April 27 and May 4 are Monday, April 27 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 26. If you have... Read More.

Three earthquakes in western Kay County over the weekend

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Residents in the western half of Kay County might have felt some shaking on Friday night and Sunday.The U.S. Geological Survey Team recorded a 3.4 magnitude happened at around 11 p.m. Friday with an epicenter nearly 10 miles northwest of Blackwell (near 124th street and Dry Road). The same area experienced a 3.2 magnitude... Read More.

Blackwell woman arrested after early morning dispute

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

One Blackwell woman was arrested on Sunday morning after a domestic dispute.April Rummel, 33, was arrested on charges of reckless conduct with a firearm and domestic violence. This is after police received reports of shots fired in the 600 block of west Padon Ave. Police later found out in an investigation that Rummel fired... Read More.

Blackwell’s new Braum’s opens today

Monday, April 27 by Lyman James

Today is the day that Blackwell's new Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store near I-35 opens for the public.Blackwell's older Braum's suffered significant damage from an electrical fire back in late June 2019. The new store features 6,000 square feet with seating for nearly 80 people, double drive-thru windows and an outdoor patio seating... Read More.