Rep. John Pfeiffer: Preparing for the Legislative Session

The First Session of the 59th Legislature begins at noon Feb. 6 with the governor delivering his annual State of the State Address. The governor will outline his hopes for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. It's up to the Legislature, however, to determine appropriations for state agencies...

OSU Has Very “Grounded” Connection to This Week’s NFL Games

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, January 25, 2023) — The NFL’s final two playoff games this Sunday, Jan. 29 will be played on football fields with a base of turfgrass developed at Oklahoma State University. The Philadelphia Eagles will host the San Francisco 49ers and the Chiefs will host the...

Wildcat Wednesday at East Middle School

As East Middle School students continue to focus on the Wildcat Way, Sergeant Kincaid spoke to EMS students about the three types of discipline: active, reactive and proactive.  He practices Jiu-Jitsu in a local dojo which is a method of proactive discipline. At the end of...
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Linda Williamson Named Kay County 2022 Lifetime Gardener

Pictured: Mary Lynn Taylor, recognition chair presents Linda Williamson, with her lifetime gardener yard stake.Each year the Kay County Master Gardeners recognize an outstanding member of their organization. The Lifetime Gardener for the 2022 year is Linda Williamson of Kaw City, OK and was awarded at...

NOC Offering Pickleball to the Public Through Feb. 5th

The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Wellness Center is hosting open play for Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  The open play runs Jan. 23 – Feb....
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Tonkawa Grow Operation a Total Loss after Fire

Smoke filled the skies over Tonkawa yesterday and was visible for miles after the marijuana grow facility at 105 North Main in the downtown area caught fire.  According to KFOR, the facility been declared by officials to be a total loss.The fire started just before 9:30 Thursday morning and...

Search for Missing Oklahoma Toddler Turns to Search For Her Remains

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (January 16, 2023) – The search for missing Cyril four-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our partners at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), have been...

OSU set to host 2023 Grape Management Course

STILLWATER, Okla. – When traveling across Oklahoma’s landscape, it’s easy to find wheat, cotton or corn fields, but if you look closely, you’ll spot agricultural land dedicated to growing grapes. Due to more Oklahomans venturing into the grape-growing arena, Oklahoma State University’s 
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PC Fire Department Promotes Wingo & Regier

News from the City of Ponca CityCongratulations are in order for a couple of Firemen!First photo- Cody Wingo's presentation of his badge for promotion to Driver (pictured with him are his Assistant Chief...

Luttrell Comments on REAP Grants in Kay, Osage Counties

PONCA CITY, Okla.—Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, today commented on the awarding of over $450,000 in state Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) funds to various projects in west Kay County and east Osage County."Investment in rural Oklahoma is an investment in the future...

Voters Encouraged to Update Registration

With upcoming State Question 820 Election on March 7, 2023, and April 4, 2023 School Board and Municipal Elections right around the corner, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter...