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Oklahoma City man enters guilty plea in Kay County for felony charges

Wednesday, May 18

Shelby Dale Krout, 28, Oklahoma City, entered guilty pleas in the Kay County District Court to felony charges of embezzlement and false declaration of ownership in pawn and a misdemeanor charge of false declaration of ownership in pawn.According to Kay News Cow, Krout is now convicted of embezzling from... Read More.

Newkirk Library seeking volunteers for summer lunch program

Wednesday, May 18

The Newkirk Library is in need of volunteers to help with their summer lunch program... if you or an organization you belong to can find time to assist them with this worthy cause, please stop in to Capone's Hoagie's at 116 W 7th in Newkirk and sign the volunteer... Read More.

NOC Regents appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt to serve on the NOC Board of Regents on May 12

Tuesday, May 17

Northern Oklahoma College Regents Brad Fox, Ponca City, and Jason Turnbow, Enid, were appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt to serve on the NOC Board of Regents on Thursday, May 12.Fox and Turnbow were appointed by Gov. Stitt after approval by the Oklahoma State Senate.Fox’s appointment was carried by Sen.... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa awards seven Presidential Leadership Scholarships and three State Regents Scholarships

Tuesday, May 17

Northern Oklahoma College has awarded seven Presidential Leadership Scholarships and three State Regents Scholarships for NOC Tonkawa for the 2022-23 academic year.Planning to attend NOC Tonkawa in Fall 2022 from Tonkawa are Allison Green, Kingfisher; Autumn Leist, Ponca City; Cayla Hoch, Lawton; Ally Riddle, Ponca City; Raven Bruce, Wagoner;... Read More.

‘Click It Or Ticket’ Set For May 22-June 4; ACPD Says To Expect Increased Street Presence

Tuesday, May 17

Just make it click, the Ark City Police Department says."The instant you buckle up before driving or riding in the front seat of a car or truck, you cut your risk of a fatal injury in a crash nearly in half," the ACPD said in a news release Tuesday... Read More.

Blackstar To Perform at Cisco College

Tuesday, May 17

Ponca City's Mallory Blackstar signed a letter Tuesday morning to perform for the Cisco College Dance Team this fall. Pictured, front row from left, are mom Holly Blackstar, Mallory, dad Ollie Blackstar and brother Marshall Blackstar, and back row, coach Kristin Smith and sisters Madelyn and Margaret Blackstar.

Accident occurs in Blackwell

Monday, May 16

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that an accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday on south 1st Street and Padon Avenue where a black Camaro struck a northbound SUV at the intersection, causing the SUV to roll. No injuries were reported. Blackwell Police & Fire Department were on the scene. The image... Read More.

Concert Performance at Lincoln Tuesday

Monday, May 16

Concerts will return at Lincoln Elementary on Tuesday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lincoln gym. Families are invited to attend the concert.The newly-formed fourth and fifth grade Recorder Ensemble will play two or three short pieces to get the concert started. The main event will be the... Read More.

Section Of 85th Road, AKA Cowley 17, To Close Tuesday

Monday, May 16

A small section of road on Cowley 17, also known as 85th Road or the Old Highway between Winfield and Ark City, will be closed all day Tuesday.According to Cowley County Public Works Monday morning, work will be on a stretch 4 tenths of a mile on the old... Read More.

Abby Williams selected to the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association All-State team

Monday, May 16

Abby Williams has been selected to the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association All-State team.“Abby is a very deserving recipient of this honor. She excels in the classroom, is a leader, a team player, a hard worker, always striving to improve, and most importantly loves the game! Her teammates look up... Read More.

Three New Principals Named for PCPS

Monday, May 16

Three new principals have been named for the 2022-2023 school year, pending board approval. New hires include Ann Neilson, Laura Glowacki and Jera Kiespert.Ann Neilson will be the new principal at Trout Elementary. She replaces Carla Fry, who is retiring after 22 years with PCPS. “I am so excited... Read More.

Keith Reed named Oklahoma’s next health commissioner

Monday, May 16

The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday confirmed Keith Reed as Gov. Kevin Stitt's pick to be the state's next health commissioner, the fourth since Stitt took office in 2019.Reed has been in various roles with the Oklahoma State Department of Health for nearly 20 years."I have had the pleasure of... Read More.