Blackwell City Council proposes utility rate hikes

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Blackwell City Council are proposing a series of utility rate hikes for residents in the Blackwell community.The BJT reports that the Council discussed at Thursday's meeting and approved a first reading of four utility rate increases for sewer, solid waste, water and electric services.If the increases are approved...

Ponca City Library hosting another year of the Read for Adventure program

The Ponca City Library proudly hosts another year of the Read for Adventure program.The Read for Adventure program “aims to promote literacy within families, increase their contact with the outdoors and provide an outlet for invaluable, nature-inspired discoveries.” The Oklahoma City Zoo’s mission is to educate Oklahomans about wildlife and wild places. By partnering...
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Witherspoon accepts Dodge City basketball post

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Witherspoon is leaving NOC for the head coaching position at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas.Witherspoon led the Mavs to a 21-8 record and the Region 2 Regular Season Championship in his only season at NOC.“I would like to thank NOC and the great...

Kay County residents injured in accident in Missouri

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that three Kay County residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 1:25 p.m. today on U.S. 36 three miles east of Chillicothe, Mo. in Livingston County, about 90 miles northeast of Kansas City.According to Kay News Cow, Missouri troopers report that Taylor S. McCannon, 19,...

Flash Flood Watch ongoing for Kay and surrounding counties

A Flash Flood Watch continues for Kay and surrounding counties through late tonight. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue today and tonight. Some of these storms may produce locally heavy rainfall, and flooding will be possible especially in...
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Break-ins reported near Red Rock and Marland

The Noble County Sheriff's Office reports that there has been a high number of break-ins in the rural areas in and around Red Rock and Marland in northern Noble County.As a reminder, please make sure you are locking your vehicles and securing your firearms. If you do experience a break-in or if...

Secondary Summer School Information

PCPS Secondary Summer School enrollment is limited. Parents of students enrolled in summer school will be contacted by site administrators, by mail and/or phone.Summer school is focused on credit recovery and addressing learning loss in core subjects. This is separate from special education extended school year.If you have been notified your child will attend...
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Local pools set to open Memorial Day

Schools Out for the Summer! Pools are scheduled to open on Memorial Day, May 30th. If you are a RecPlex member you get in for free. If not a member the cost is $1-12 and under and $2-13 and up.Pools are open 1-7pm except Ambuc Pool is closed on Wednesday's and Wentz is closed...