Otoe-Missouria WIC Event for Breastfeeding Moms Next Week

A special event is happening next week at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex! Calling all moms of littles! We know you are the Superheroes in Disguise—especially you breastfeeding moms! Let us give you the night off on September 12 at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Complex. Join us for an evening of FREE MANICURES and relaxation while...

Two Suspects Detained After Threat at Po-Hi

City of Ponca City, OK- On Tuesday morning, the Ponca City Police Department responded to Po Hi after threats were reported against a student. Threats began the night before on social media and the threats continued on Tuesday morning while the students were at school. The victim reported the incident to the school at...
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Students Return from Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp

High School students Natalie Newland and Zoe Sterling represented Kay Electric Cooperative at Cooperative Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs, Colorado from July 12 – 18. Joining their peers from Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming, approximately 100 youth learned about the cooperative principles at the week-long camp. When arriving at Glen Eden Resort, nestled in the Rocky...

Kay Electric’s Youth Tour Participants Return from Washington D.C.

Brylen Liberton and Jackson Weibling returned home after a fun-packed week in Washington D.C. Each summer, more than 70 students from across the state participate in Oklahoma’s Youth Tour. These students are chosen by their local rural electrical cooperatives to represent them at the nation’s capital through an essay and interview contest. Oklahoma Youth...

Kay Electric Energy Camp Winners Return From Camp

Each summer, more than 80 eighth graders from across the state gather at Canyon Camp near Hinton, Oklahoma, for Energy Camp. These students are chosen by their local rural electrical cooperatives to attend camp. The four-day experience – held May 27 – May 31 this year – is designed to teach leadership skills while...
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Armed Subject on Bridge Detained

Kay County Sherriff Steve Kelley and Osage County Sherriff Eddie Virden responded to an armed subject on Big Snake Bridge. Sherriff Kelley advised that at 9AM a male subject called 911 and reported that he was on his way to hurt someone. Authorities responded to the bridge and located the male with a pistol...

SEVERE STORMS: Weather Alerts

KAY COUNTY EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE UPDATED 915am -Alrighty, everyone. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, there was additional data to be obtained that could impact today’s forecast. As that is starting to trickle in, we find ourselves firmly within an upgraded high-risk zone. This post isn't to panic anyone, but...

SEVERE STORMS: Cancellation Information

Pioneer Technology Center-Please be advised that the following classes this evening will be cancelled due to impending inclement weather: CPR, Pioneer Fit, EMT, and ABE/HSE. University of Oklahoma's Norman Campus- closing at 3:30.  Exams after 3:30 will be rescheduled. 7 Clans First Council Casino- Due...
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SEVERE STORMS: Shelter Information

Below is a list of current confirmed Public Shelters in and around Kay County. -Kaw City: Kaw Nation- 746 Grandview Drive. Between Museum and Title 6 building. Always open until at capacity. -Newkirk: Triggered at Tornado Watch. Open to public with Tornado Warning. Newkirk...

NOC fall nursing application deadline March 31

Be a nurse in 2026.   Applicants who begin the Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program in August 2024 can be employed as registered nurses making an average of $64,000 annually (according to Salary.com) by 2026.   The deadline for NOC nursing applications is March 31, 2024, for the Fall Semester...