Newkirk Residents Concerned About Proposed Wind Farm

The Frontier Wind Farm that is located east of Blackwell is looking to expand further east towards Newkirk and Kildare with a second phase called Frontier Farm 2. Not all Newkirk residents are happy with the expansion as citizens fear with wind turbines being on the outside of town, could decrease property values and... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street Named Finalist

The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced on March 1 the finalist's of the program's annual statewide awards competition, which included the Newkirk Main Street organization. All finalists will be honored, and the winners are to be announced May 7 at the 30th Annual Main Street Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Center Hotel... Read More.

Payne County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Possible Murder-Suicide

PAYNE COUNTY - The Payne County Sheriff’s Office along with the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigations are investigating a possible murder-suicide Wednesday. According to the Payne County Sheriff’s Office, they received information concerning a missing person case out of Lincoln County on Tuesday, March 19. The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to the last known... Read More.
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Injury Accident Near Kaw City Saturday Caused By Intoxication

KAW CITY - An injury accident was reported last Saturday just before 4 a.m. on State Highway 11 1.6 miles west of Enterprise Road between Ponca City and Kaw City. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 50-year-old Mack Perry of Ponca City was driving a 2016 dodge ram truck heading east on highway 11... Read More.
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Roustabouts Alumni Reunion Scheduled For April

The upcoming Roustabouts alumni reunion is set for Saturday, April 6, at the new Event Center on the Kay County Fairgrounds in Blackwell. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with a catered meal at 6 p.m. Reservations are $20 per person. All Roustabouts Alumni and friends of the group who wish to attend... Read More.

Japanese Students To Visit Ponca City

Several Japanese students will visit Ponca City as part of a short-term exchange program sponsored by the Ponca City Rotary Club.The students will arrive in Ponca on Wednesday and stay in the homes of Ponca City Rotary members. They will visit the town with their host families until leaving Saturday to stay with other... Read More.

Summer Activities To Be Offered By United Way

PONCA CITY - United Way of Ponca City is joining forces with Ponca City Development Authority and Phillips66 to prepare a publication promoting summer activities and services that will be available for young children and youth in our area.Copies of this publication will be sent home with Ponca City students near the end of... Read More.
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Water Line Work To Begin In Ponca City

PONCA CITY - The City of Ponca City's Water Division will begin the installation of an 18-inch water main valve in the 2400 block of Turner Street on Monday, March 25.Turner Street from Donner Avenue to Lemon Tree Lane will be closed to all traffic from Monday, March 25 to Thursday, March 28.Lemon Tree... Read More.

Tickets Soon To Go On Sale For NOC Gala

TONKAWA - Tickets for the 24th Annual NOC Gala go on sale Tuesday, April 2, at 9 a.m. The Gala is set for Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa, 1220 East Grand Ave.Internationally noted conductor and Tonkawa native Gerald Steichen will direct the Gala in... Read More.