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Dec. 26 Set as Deadline to Request Absentee Ballotts for January 10th Election

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the January 10, 2023 Ponca City Sales Tax Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today. Absentee ballots are available to any registered voter, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed... Read More.

9 Screen Theatre & Entertainment Center Coming to Enid

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

A new multi-screen movie theatre is coming to the region. The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners approved a deal worth 3.8 million dollars to S&K Cinema Holdings Group to bring a nine screen movie theatre to town, including Imax capability, duckpin bowling, an arcade and virtual reality.The Enid News & Eagle reports that... Read More.

Men from Perry, Yukon & Stillwater Die in Plane Crash Monday Night

Tuesday, December 6 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that three men have died in a plane crash at the C.E. Page Airport in Canadian County. The accident was reported at approximately 9:20 Monday night. 53 year old Christopher Lamb, of Perry, was the pilot of the 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza F33A aircraft that was involved in the accident. ... Read More.

Ark City’s Christmas in the City Schedule for Dec. 3

Friday, December 2 by Lyman James

Cowley Tiger Cross Country & Soccer Teams Head for Nat’l Tournaments in Florida

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

The Cowley College men’s and women’s cross country teams and Tiger men’s soccer team left for Florida on Tuesday to prepare to compete at their respective national tournaments. The Tiger cross country teams will compete Saturday at 10 a.m. at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Tallahassee, FL. The Cowley men’s cross country... Read More.

No. 1-Ranked Lady Tigers Blast Labette in Straight Sets Volleyball Win

Thursday, October 13 by Lyman James

Two days after assuming the top spot in the NJCAA Division II national rankings, the Cowley College volleyball team ran its winning streak to six matches in a row with a 25-14, 25-14, 25-14 victory over Labette Community College Wednesday inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. With the Tiger fans sporting pink attire in honor of Breast... Read More.

Cowley Starting Golf Club; Eyeing Return Of NJCAA-Sanctioned Golf Program By Spring 2023

Friday, September 9 by Lyman James

With a rich golf history in the area, Cowley College is working towards bringing a sanctioned golf program back to the school, according to a news release from the college.Having last had a golf program in 2005, the plan is to start a Golf Club at Cowley College and have it eventually transition into... Read More.

Start Date Changed For K-55 Bridge Project Between Belle Plaine, Udall

Thursday, September 8 by Lyman James

Scheduling has changed for work on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall.According to a news release Thursday from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the revised start date is expected to be Monday, Sept. 19. Originally, work was set to begin this coming Monday.During the construction, the bridge... Read More.

Cowley Golden Tigers Open Semester With Trips To Oklahoma Museums

Tuesday, September 6 by Lyman James

The Cowley College Golden Tigers kicked off the fall semester with a bang, according to a news release from the college.Sept.1 was the first day of classes for the program and the first day trip of the semester. Frida Kahlo and Frank Lloyd Wright – two pillars in the art and architecture worlds, respectively... Read More.

Wheat State Wine Co. Announces Dec. 31 Closure

Thursday, September 1 by Lyman James

After over ten years in business, Wheat State Wine Co. is closing its doors to the public Saturday, December 31, according to a press release from the winery Thursday morning.“This has been an extremely hard decision that I did not take lightly," Owner/Winemaker, Chris Tyler said. "Making great wine and sharing it with our... Read More.

Enid Man Killed In Semi Rollover North Of Caldwell

Wednesday, August 31 by Lyman James

An Enid man was killed in a single-vehicle semi accident in Sumner County late Tuesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as 61-year-old Carl Oldridge, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Oldridge was driving a 2019 Kenworth hauling a trailer southbound on K-49 near milepost 5 in Sumner County, north of Caldwell near the 1200 block of... Read More.

‘Bluegrass Night Live’ To Celebrate WVF Roots At Southwestern College Friday Evening

Thursday, August 25 by Lyman James

The Southwestern College Student Foundation along with Walnut Valley Festival will present SC Bluegrass Night Live on Friday at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend, and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.According to a news release from the college, the event will be at... Read More.