Newkirk School System Hosts Active Attack Scenario

The Newkirk Public School system hosted an Active Attack Scenario on Monday, Jan. 20. It was only a scenario, but the training was real. Newkirk also did not have school on Monday. The Kay County Sheriff's Office appreciates everyone's cooperation.

Kay County Council For The Opportunity Center Sponsoring Two Scholarships

The Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center is sponsoring two scholarships. The Nathan M. and Bette G. Lee Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Kay County high school graduating senior pursuing a career working with people with developmental disabilities. The applicant must be majoring in special education or a related field such as...

Kansas Earthquake Felt In Oklahoma Sunday

If you felt any shaking during the afternoon on Sunday, that was likely due to an earthquake.The U.S. Geological Survey Team recorded a 4.5 magnitude earthquake that happened at 7:08 p.m. Sunday evening 2 miles southwest of South Hutchinson, Ks. The earthquake was felt as far south as northern Oklahoma. As of Monday morning,...
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NOC Mavs drop two at Murray State

TISHOMINGO, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs found the road tough Thursday night, the 7th ranked Mavs falling to Murray 66-62 while the Lady Mavs lost to Murray 92-67. Murray 66, Mavs 62   The 7th ranked NOC Mavs led for 37 minutes but couldn't hold on falling...

Stillwater Library’s Annual Free Document Shredding Event

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / Jan. 17, 2020) –– The Stillwater Public Library will hold its annual free document shredding event on Saturday, Jan. 25. Cars can drive-thru the parking lot that connects the Library and Prairie Arts from 9-11 a.m. with two copy paper sized boxes of documents. Shred-Away will once again provide the secure shredding service. Volunteers...

Po-Hi Steppers Announce Mini Stepper Clinics and Performance Dates

The Ponca City Public School Po-Hi Steppers are sponsoring their annual Mini Stepper Clinic for girls ages 3 through 7th grade. The cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt and props. The clinic dates and times are listed below. All registrations after January 26 will be charged $35. No registrations will be accepted after February...
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No School For PCPS January 20

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools: There is NO SCHOOL for all PCPS students on Monday, January 20, 2020. It is a scheduled Professional Development Day for teachers...

Today is final day to apply for February elections

Friday, January 17, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 11, 2020, Newkirk School District I-125 Special Bond Election and the Tonkawa Municipal Special Election in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States...

Blackwell Police Arrest Woman Facing Felony Counts

The Blackwell Police Department made an arrest on a woman at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.According to affidavits, Jessica Nicole Wood, 27, was arrested for two felony counts of child neglect which date back to 2018. As of Jan. 16, a plea docket has since been scheduled for Wood on Feb. 24, 2020. The bond...
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Southbound I-35 Remains Narrowed Near Blackwell For Construction

Southbound I-35 from the rest area at mm 226 and State Highway 11 (mm 222) at Blackwell will remain narrowed down to one lane through January for ongoing bridge work over Doe Creek.Motorists travelling in the given area are advised to expect lane shifts, should plan for delays and use caution when in the...

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

PONCA CITY - Ponca City Public School board members were honored at their January, 2020 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees & students including: gift baskets with a variety of items including candy, ball caps, T-Shirts, cards, homemade goodies and lots of other items.January is National School Board Recognition Month and...