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Cowley College Selects Smith As Next President

Thursday, July 7

After open forums for Cowley College employees and the Arkansas City community, dinner, and a face-to-face interview with the Board of Trustees, Dr. Randy Smith has been selected as the next president of Cowley College following a special meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday in the Earle N....

PCPS Shares Mobile App Reminder

Thursday, July 7

The Ponca City Public School District has a mobile app to provide families with 24/7/365 access to important issues and information. The free mobile app can be downloaded any time from the iTunes and Google Play app stores.Kristi Hayes, PCPS Public Information Coordinator, said, “It is critical to provide...

Kay County teen charged with first-degree murder

Wednesday, July 6

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that a Kay County teenager is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the weekend shooting death of a young white male near Braman.According to BJT, Dominick Taylor, 19, remains in custody at the Kay County Detention Center in connection with the murder of a...

City Of Winfield Neighborhood Cleanup Program Starts Saturday

Wednesday, July 6

The City of Winfield has released details for its Neighborhood Cleanup Program.The will have roll-off containers for household clean-up items available every Saturday beginning July 9 through October 29th, with the exception of Sept. 3.Items not allowed for the containers include:- Compost or Brush (accepted at Compost Facility 320...

Meal Pricing Change for 2022-2023 School Year

Wednesday, July 6

The USDA has determined breakfast and lunch WILL NOT be free to all students for the 2022-23 school year. PCPS and other schools will have to return to the meal pricing structure used prior to the No Charge (free) meals for everyone during COVID-19. Meals had been free the...

City of Tonkawa’s brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs

Wednesday, July 6

City of Tonkawa's brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs:Sometime during the last week of June, a large break developed in the 12” water main that brings the city’s water from the well field and out-of-town basin into town. The break occurred in the...

Kay County Sheriff’s Department investigating murder in Braman

Wednesday, July 6

Kay News Cow reports that the Kay County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a murder that occurred in Braman this weekend.Sheriff Steve Kelley said the body of a young adult white male was located in a field south of Bender Road on P Street, east of Braman.“We have one person...

Fireworks Spark Blaze At Spring Hill Golf Course Shortly After July 4th Show

Tuesday, July 5

Ark City firefighters were busy Monday night at Spring Hill Golf Course in Ark City, the site of the community's July 4th fireworks show.According to the Ark City Fire Department Tuesday morning, embers from the show ignited a large fire on a hill of cedar trees near Hole 5....

Road Repair At Cherry And 10th To Begin Wednesday In AC; Hydrant Flushing To Continue Friday For Section 10

Tuesday, July 5

Cherry Avenue and N. 10th in Ark City will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday.According to a news release from the City Tuesday, crews will begin work on storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.Work will last at least one week, weather permitting.The City is also continuing its annual...

Ponca City man arrested by Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for drug possession

Tuesday, July 5

Pawnee, Okla. - The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ponca City man for more than 115 grams of methamphetamine and possession of firearms after a traffic stop on Saturday, July 2nd.On Saturday, July 2nd at around 7:00 PM, Deputy Dartanian Tilly stoped a white Chevy pickup near the...

Dexter Shop Teacher Named National Finalist For Harbor Freight ‘Tools For Schools’ Award

Sunday, July 3

A Dexter High School industrial technology teacher has been named a national finalist for a teaching award.According to a news release from Harbor Freight Tools, Brian Kuntz is one of 50 finalists across the country for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for Teaching Excellence."This year a record...

ACPD: Man Flown To Wesley After Found Unresponsive With Head, Body Injuries

Friday, July 1

An Ark City man was found with substantial injuries to his head and body Thursday night after police were called to the 400 block of south C Street for the report of an unresponsive male.According to a news release from the ACPD Friday, officers were called to the scene...