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Moulton released on $100,000 bond after fatal accident near Newkirk
Following the fatal accident that killed an Ark City teen Tuesday northeast of Newkirk, Walker Moulton was released on a $100,000 bond. Moulton will appear in the Kay County District Court at 9 a.m. on November 5. Moulton, soon to turn 19-years-old in November, was booked Tuesday into the Kay County Jail on charges of...
OSDH daily report shows 696 new COVID-19 cases and nearly 2 million Oklahomans fully vaccinated
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 696 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.
Gusty winds cause tree to fall on home in Tonkawa
Gusty winds that effected the area Thursday caused a tree to fall onto a Tonkawa home. Home owner Brad Smith said he wasn’t home when the tree hit the home. Smith is now searching for a tree removal service and is still not sure of his roof will collapse. Winds for Friday are forecasted to be...
Weekly epidemiology report shows increase in Kay County vaccine rate
The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, October 27. Data shows that throughout the week of October 17 -23, 5,604 new COVID-19 cases, 7,283 recoveries and 170 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,422 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists...
Ark City teen killed in accident in Kay County
Rhett Lathers, 17, of Arkansas City High School died in a single-vehicle accident in Kay County Tuesday night that left another passenger in critical condition. The driver, Walker L. Moulton, 18, of Winfield, Kansas was suspected of drunk driving and is in jail related to the fatal crash. The one-vehicle crash occurred before 11 p.m....
Kay Electric made aware of scam
Kay Electric Cooperative's been made aware of a scam where some of their members receive a phone call from someone saying they are from the billing department and your electric will be disconnected in the next few minutes if it is not paid. Please be aware that KEC will not do this. If you receive...
446 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 446 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
Scam alert for the City of Blackwell
The City of Blackwell has received reports that scammers are making phone calls to Blackwell residents, identifying themselves as representatives from the City of Blackwell and demanding payment for utility bills over the phone, specifically mentioning electric payments.These calls have allegedly also been coming AFTER regular hours of the Blackwell City Hall.The City of...
Ponca City Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting October 25
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting on October 25, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order. Commissioner Bodick, Commissioner, Scott, and Commissioner Taylor were in attendance. Commissioner Chapman was absent.Consent AgendaUnder the Consent Agenda, the City Commission approved the minutes of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners...
Two Po-Hi Cross Country runners heading to Class 6A state meet
Two members of the Ponca City cross country team have qualified for the upcoming Class 6A state meet.Mason Blochowiak and Burton Miner both earned spots in the state meet by finishing 10 and 26th place in last weekend’s Class 6A East Regional held in Owasso.The Wildcat boys team finished in eighth place and the...
Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell Nov. 3
The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, November 3, 2021. 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 Department at 580-762-1641. Services will...
