One person identified following Thursday morning accident east of Newkirk

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has identified the Newkirk resident critically injured Thursday in a one-vehicle accident as Jeremy Allen Bristow, 42. Jeremy was airlifted to Wesley Medical Trauma Center in Wichita, Kan. in critical condition with a broken collarbone, broken right arm, collapsed left lung, head injury and several broken ribs.Kelly Bristow called in... Read More.

Status docket held for Blackwell Mayor on Friday

Blackwell mayor Thomas J. Greenfield, 42, had a status docket held in Kay County District Court this past Friday.Greenfield is facing three felony charges of embezzlement, one count of fraud and one count of conspiracy. Greenfield appeared before Judge Bandy on Aug. 24 and his bond was reduced from $25,000 to $500.Also facing charges... Read More.
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Sanitation truck catches fire Monday

A sanitation truck caught on fire around 12:30 p.m. Monday at Highland and 14th in front of the Pioneer Woman in Ponca City. The Ponca City Fire Department was on scene and got the fire extinguished. No injuries were reported. Photos are credited to the City of Ponca City.

Blackwell teen injured in accident Sunday morning

An accident that was reported to Blackwell police at 1:14 a.m. Sunday in the 800 block of west McKinley left a Blackwell juvenile in serious condition.Police were told that a 13-year-old was playing hide and seek with a friend when she ducked down in the driver’s seat of a vehicle knocking it out of... Read More.
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Po-Hi Wildcats Earn Recognition

Several members of the Po-Hi Wildcats football team have received recognition. Cayson Badley has been named District Offensive Lineman of the Year. Other All-District selections include: • Nate Collins- DL • Devin Zimmerschied- DB • Devon Kills Crow- LB • Brett Haney- TE • Tyson Dewberry- DB All-District Honorable Mention selections include: • Trey Seward • Lane Scholey • Tabron Stanton • Ayden Kreger • Isaac... Read More.

PEO Chapter Donates to Program

PEO Chapter EL of Ponca City recently donated $1,075 to the Severe and Profound Special Education Program at Ponca City High School. The money will be used to enrich the life skills program by purchasing food for the students to prepare, hands-on manipulatives for standard based learning, as well as personal clothing for students... Read More.
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Tonkawa Public Schools aware of potential scam

Tonkawa Public Schools became aware of a potential scam Wednesday morning involving an automated call using the school's name and phone number on the caller ID. The fraudulent call states that legal action will be taken against the individual if they do not comply. Please know that Tonkawa Public School would never send out... Read More.

City of Blackwell hosting toy and food drive

The City of Blackwell is hosting a food and toy drive now through December 15 as a way to help make sure no families go hungry this holiday season, and that kids in our community will have something under the tree.The City of Blackwell will be accepting donations at 221 w. Blackwell (City Hall)... Read More.