Road work begins today at Main and Buccaneer in Tonkawa

The City of Tonkawa announced Wednesday that Contractors are scheduled to begin road repairs at the intersection of North Main and Buccaneer Drive today. Drivers are asked to please use extra caution when traveling in this area of Tonkawa. The date of when road repairs will be finished is unknown at this time.

Blackwell voters heading to the polls Tuesday for $23,550,000 million bond

Blackwell voters that did not vote early last week will head to the polls on Tuesday. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. It will be in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property taxes that is in the Blackwell School District...
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Epidemiology report shows increase of vaccinated people in Kay County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, November 3. Data shows that throughout the week of October 24-29, 4,301 new COVID-19 cases, 5,599 recoveries and 169 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,654 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that...

Thanksgiving Food Drive starts November 8 in Blackwell

The City of Blackwell will be accepting non-perishable food donations until SUNDAY, November 21. Donations may be deposited at the Blackwell City Hall or Blackwell Police Department.The food drive will run November 8-21The following items are being accepted: -CANNED SOUPS/STEWS -NUT BUTTERS (Peanut, Walnut, etc) -BAGS OR CANS OF DRIED BEANS, PEAS -BARLEY & QUINOA -BAGS OF PLAIN RICE...

Early voting starts today for Blackwell School Bond

Early voting for the Blackwell School Bond Election begins today. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. Early voting is available today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the County Election Board located at the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. It will be in the...
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Road Repairs starting at Main and Buccaneer Drive in Tonkawa

The City of Tonkawa announced Wednesday that Contractors are scheduled to begin road repairs at the intersection of North Main and Buccaneer Drive on Monday, November 8th. Drivers are asked to please use extra caution when traveling in this area of Tonkawa. The date of when road repairs will be finished is unknown at...

20 cattle killed in accident near Ark City

A cattle truck rolled over Tuesday morning north of Ark City causing a traffic disruption on U.S. 77. According to KWCH-TV in Wichita,  several cattle were killed in the accident. A tire blew on the truck causing the driver to roll the vehicle, according to emergency crews.  Crews said a total of 42...
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Public Health on the Go mobile unit will be in Blackwell today

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, today. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County Health...

Dr. Harris becomes 14th President of NOC

Dr. Clark Harris officially became the 14th President of Northern Oklahoma College on Friday during an Investiture Ceremony in Tonkawa at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.In his address to NOC faculty, staff, students, dignitaries and guests, Harris encouraged the audience to be proud of NOC.“We need you to be our champions, we need all of you to...