City Of Newkirk Receives Grant To Build New Path

The plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle path that would encompass most of Newkirk will receive part of $7.5 million in federal funds aimed to boost non-motorized travel in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the $7.5 million for 21 local projects in the Newkirk area as a...

Newkirk Plans For Amphitheater Are Good To Go

The Kay County Commission gave the green light for a grass-roots effort to construct an amphitheater on the south lawn of the courthouse in Newkirk.The commission approved the measure unanimously during its regular meeting on Monday morning. Representatives of Newkirk Main Street and the Amphitheater's advisory board were present...

City Of Blackwell Accepting Applications For Firefighter/EMS Positions

The City of Blackwell is currently accepting applications for entry level firefighter/EMT. The minimum job requirements are posted below.Must be between the ages of 18 and 45 Must have High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License Nationally EMT or higher Paramedic preferred Capable of passing Oklahoma State...
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Kay County Students Make It To OSU Honor Roll

A total of 6,700 students made the Oklahoma State University Honor Roll for the 2018 fall semester, which also included 2,747 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an "A" grade in all their courses. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a 4.0...

Newkirk Main Street To Hold Retail Meeting

The city of Newkirk is filled with different retail establishments. From grocery and convenience stores to auto parts and farm and ranch establishments. Newkirk Main Street would like to enhance the retail atmosphere and with a new retail analysis to document, they are inviting the public to a special...

PCPS Aware Of Dangerous Momo Challenge

From Ponca City Public Schools:ALERT!!! DANGEROUS SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGEIt has come to our attention at Ponca City Public Schools that there is a dangerous social media challenge making the rounds. It is called the Momo Challenge. The Momo Challenge may pop up on Facebook, YouTube, Kids YouTube, or other...
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Arkansas City Police Searching For Women Involed In Drug Store Theft

The Arkansas City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the women pictured in reference to a theft from Graves Drug Store. They are possibly driving a black Dodge Charger with an Oklahoma tag. Please contact Sgt. Merz at 620-441-4444 with any information. The images posted below...

Kay County Republican Party To Host Convention Saturday

The Kay County Republican Party will be hosting its County Convention this Saturday, March 2 with Convention registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the convention going from 10 a.m.  to noon. The Convention will be in the Evans Fireside Room in the Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview Avenue...

Winter Weather Expected Over The Weekend For Kansas And Oklahoma

There's that old saying that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. And this weekend shows that March could possibly come in like a lion. The National Weather Service is predicting significant snow across Oklahoma and Kansas Late Saturday going into Sunday. In fact, at...
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Sales Tax Proposed For Blackwell Regional Hospital

A sales tax is being proposed for the Blackwell Regional Hospital. The proposed tax is NOT a new tax.The vote would be to extend the existing sales tax to expand and renovate the hospital at the current location in Blackwell at 13th & Ferguson. Should the tax not pass,...

Ponca City Public School District Seeking After School Program Coordinator

The Ponca City Public School district is making plans to start the “Cat Care After School Program” for the 2019-2020 school year. The service will provide after school care until 5:30 p.m. for parents of prekindergarten and elementary students at a minimal cost. Parents will be able to sign-up...