Newkirk And Tonkawa Propositions Both Pass

Voters in Tonkawa made their ways to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a new city proposition, and Newkirk residents voted on a proposition for Newkirk Public School District I-125. Both propositions di pass. Posted below are unofficial election results provided to us by Kay County.

Reports Of Auto Burglaries In Tonkawa

TONKAWA - The Tonkawa Police Department has received several auto burglaries in the Tonkawa area lately. Tonkawa PD reminds everyone to please lock your vehicles. Odds are that if your vehicle is locked, the thief will move on to easier prey. Not always, but it's a good basic deterrent. Even if you don't want... Read More.

Tonkawa PD Searching For Suspect After McCarter Museum Burglary

TONKAWA - The Tonkawa Police Department released a report that the McCarter Museum has been burglarized.Local law enforcement said on Facebook that there is a reward for information regarding the Burglary at the Museum. Tipsters may remain anonymous. $250.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Another $250.00 for the... Read More.
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BHS Academic Bowl at NOC Tonkawa

TONKAWA - The Blackwell High School Quiz Bowl Team placed 3rd at the Northern Oklahoma College Academic Bowl Jan. 9 at NOC Tonkawa.  Teams from Drummond, Hennessey, Caney Valley, Newkirk, Tonkawa, Hominy, Kremlin-Hillsdale, DCLA, and Crescent participated in the event.  Pictured (L-R):  Angelica Ramirez,  Hunter Easley, Kori Travis, Noah Smith, Eli Jones, coach Amy Haskins.  (photo... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Athletes earn 3.31 GPA for fall semester

 TONKAWA - Northern Oklahoma College Maverick athletes earned a 3.31 GPA for the fall semester, according to NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise.   NOC Tonkawa sports include men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, cheer, softball, and baseball.   The highest GPA was earned by women’s soccer with a 3.56 while baseball earned a 3.54. ... Read More.

Tonkawa Man Pronounced Dead Following Motorcycle Accident

TONKAWA - Tonkawa Police Chief has John Whitman confirmed that Chad Hern, 27, who recently moved to Tonkawa from Medford, was travelling at a high speed for weather conditions and was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on a ramp off of U.S. 60.According to reports from local sources, Hern was not wearing a... Read More.
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City Of Tonkawa Voting For New City Council Members

Tuesdays upcoming election will also bring the decision of new council members for the city of Tonkawa.. The four candidates running to fill the two seats include Joe Kingery, Stacy Burns, Rick Allan and Scott Klufa. Citizens of Tonkawa will be able to vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at either... Read More.

City Of Tonkawa Announces Candidates For Upcoming Election

The City of Tonkawa has announced their candidates for the city council election on April 2. These candidates include Rick Allan, Joe Kingery, Stacy Burns and Scott Klufa. There will be a candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday, March 26, at the Tonkawa Public School Event Center. Citizens will have the opportunity to... Read More.

Tonkawa Post Office Celebrating 125th Birthday

Friday, March 9 might just sound like an ordinary day, but it's a actually a special day for the community of Tonkawa. March 9 marks the 125th birthday of Tonkawa's post office which opened in 1894 according to postal records.The petition for a post office was written at the camp of the Old Yellow... Read More.
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Meeting Of Regents Held At NOC Tonkawa Campus

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents met last week at their monthly Regents meeting at NOC Tonkawa. Chair Dale DeWitt of Braman presided over meeting with Regents Jeff Cowan, Jodi Cline and Stan Brownlee present and Regent Chad Dillingham absent. The regents heard a program showcase from Troy Cochran, Social Science faculty. He... Read More.

Tonkawa Chamber To Host Candidate Forum On Tuesday

The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Candidate Forum prior to the April 2 city council elections. The forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Tonkawa Public School Event Center. The forum will be a Q&A with the candidates for City Council. The questions for the community will... Read More.

Three Intersections In Tonkawa To Recieve City Work

There will be three intersections with Main Street in Tonkawa that will receive repairs at the end of the month. The three intersections are listed below.Main and Stone Main and Victory Main and WalkerThe intersections will be done separately as Main and Stone, which will start February 28, will be the first intersection... Read More.