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Kay County Courthouse Gives Luis Frias Life Without Parole

Friday, March 29 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - Sources have confirmed that the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk on Friday Afternoon ruled that Luis Frias, a man who murdered his wife Janett Reyna in Blackwell in August 2013, has received life without parole and an additional 10 years for Conspiracy to commit murder. Reyna's friend Monique Hudson said from the...

Tips For Upcoming Ponca City Spring Clean-Up

Friday, March 29 by Lyman James

The city wide spring cleanup is just around the corner. Here are a couple of tips for when you are transporting debris to the dump or hauling anything in general.Make sure you secure the load you are hauling with straps or rope so it does not come out of your truck or trailer. Also...

Po-Hi Student Faces Rape Charges Following Video Release

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

A video that was released on social media of two Ponca City High School students having sex in a bathroom in Robson Fieldhouse has led to second degree rape charges filed against 18-year-old Jordan Ian John Parker.According to the affidavit from the Kay County District Court, Parker had sex with a 14-year-old female on...

Blackwell Public Schools Inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Public Schools is inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy into their Hall of FameFriday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kay Room in Blackwell. Cassidy, who graduated from Blackwell in 1964, who graduated from OU Medical in 1973, went on to expand his love of technology and engineering by developing interactive videodisks programs...

Newkirk And Braman Electing New Mayor And Board Of Trustees Members

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

The Kay County communities of Newkirk and Braman will be deciding new members for the board of trustees, and Newkirk will decide a new mayor. Running for the city mayor in Newkirk are Brian Hobbs and Roy Dietrich. The candidates running for board of trustees offices 1 and 3 in Braman include Michael Barton,...

City Of Tonkawa Voting For New City Council Members

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

Tuesdays upcoming election will also bring the decision of new council members for the city of Tonkawa.. The four candidates running to fill the two seats include Joe Kingery, Stacy Burns, Rick Allan and Scott Klufa. Citizens of Tonkawa will be able to vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at either...

David Kinkaid Running In School Board Election

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

For the elections on Tuesday, April 1, David Kinkaid is running for the Ponca City School Board.David Kinkaid is committed to ensuring all schools maintain a safe learning and teaching environment. Kinkaid wants to strive for ALL students to have access to innovative curriculum and resources for success. Kinkaid plans to increase special education...

In-Person Information For April 2 Election

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Municipal and School Elections have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today. “They aren’t out of luck, however,” Howard said.Voters who want to cast absentee ballots still can do so at the County...

East Middle School Transitional Meeting and Enrollment Update For 2019-2020 School Year

Wednesday, March 27 by Lyman James

On Tuesday April, 2 there will be a meeting for parents and students that are transitioning into 8th Grade for the 2019-2020 school year. The meeting will be held in the East Middle School auditorium.The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and last approximately 30 minutes. It will cover some policies and procedures for...

April 3rd is State Testing for Juniors and Digital Day for 9th, 10th, & 12th Grade Students

Wednesday, March 27 by Lyman James

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, all Ponca City High School juniors will be taking the ACT exam as part of the Oklahoma State Testing Program requirements. In an effort to provide a quality testing atmosphere, all Po-Hi students will be taking part in a “Digital Day.” While 11th graders are at school taking the...

Ponca City High School Hall of Fame Committee Seeking Nominations

Wednesday, March 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for this year’s induction, which will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Carolyn Renfro Banquet Center. Plans are to induct 5-10 alumni this year. All previous nominees will be considered as well for this year’s...

Details Appear Following Trailer Park Shooting

Tuesday, March 26 by Lyman James

More details have appeared following a shooting that happened after 10 p.m. last Wednesday in a trailer park east of Stillwater. 34-year-old Joseph Vasquez of Pawnee has been charged in the Payne County District Court with one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Stillwater police say that a woman at the...