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Sex offender arrested in trailer park near Blackwell

Thursday, July 23

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... Read More.

Perry Police warn of scam call going around

Thursday, July 23

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... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 975 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Kay County with three new cases

Wednesday, July 22

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 975 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 22. An additional 764 cases were also added due to the backlog issue OSDH had recently. Oklahoma has now seen 28,065 positive COVID-19 cases since testing started, and 6,469 cases are active.Kay County... Read More.

Blackwell man missing in Minnesota found safe

Wednesday, July 22

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

Wednesday, July 22

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... Read More.

Kay County Free Fair looks to take place in September on a limited schedule

Wednesday, July 22

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... Read More.

More than 1,700 COVID-19 cases documented for Oklahoma Tuesday, Billings man dies from virus

Tuesday, July 21

After technical issues which caused a low amount of cases reported Sunday and Monday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting more than 1,700 positive COVID-19 cases, including the 893 cases for Tuesday, July 21.Some of the new cases discovered are related to the under-reporting for Sunday and... Read More.

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

Tuesday, July 21

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... Read More.

NOC announces spring graduates

Tuesday, July 21

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 www.noc.edu on Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Graduating students are... Read More.

Hillcrest Ensemble to perform at Full Moon Concert Monday August 3

Tuesday, July 21

“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... Read More.

Ponca City man facing $5 million bond and upcoming court appearance after homicide

Tuesday, July 21

Jerry Harris, 66, of Ponca City is facing a $5 million bond after committing 1st degree homicide last Friday at around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of West Liberty.Harris is accused of strangling his wife, Kathleen Jones, 55, who was later pronounced dead at AllianceHealth Ponca City. Harris... Read More.

Newkirk Police and Kay County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen vehicle

Tuesday, July 21

The Newkirk Police Department and Kay County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a stolen vehicle and two subjects.The two subjects are wanted for questioning in a burglary of a mini storage unit in Newkirk around 7 am on July 3. If anyone can... Read More.