Leaming named Kay County’s new assessor

Janell Leaming's been named Kay County’s new assessor.Leaming was sworn in to office by Judge Lee Turner at Monday’s Kay County Commissioner meeting. She replaces Susan Keen who retired on Dec. 30.Before becoming the new assessor, Leaming spent her time working in the assessor’s office since Oct. 1, 2010... Read More.

Former Blackwell City Manager Outhier now free on bond

A Former Blackwell City Manager, Thomas Lynn Outhier, 67, is now free on a $5,000 bond after he was booked into the Kay County Detention Center on felony charges of conspiracy and fraud.Also facing the same charges with Outhier when they were handed out last year were Blackwell Mayor... Read More.
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Two Kansas residents killed in accident near Tonkawa

A double fatality collision occurred at approximately 4:35 a.m. Tuesday on northbound Interstate 35, approximately ½ mile south of mile marker 214, one mile south of Tonkawa in Kay County. This caused the north bound traffic on I-35 to be detoured through Tonkawa.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report,... Read More.
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Northbound I-35 Traffic Detoured through Tonkawa

All Northbound Interstate-35 traffic will be detoured through Tonkawa, until further notice, due to a vehicle wreck. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Tonkawa Police Department reported the vehicle collision occurred, this morning, and expect the northbound lanes to be closed for quite some time until crews can work... Read More.

PCPS shares inclement weather policy

With winter weather here, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott stated, “The safety of our students, staff and community is our first priority, and we will take... Read More.
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One person killed in accident Monday morning on South Avenue

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident that occurred just after midnight Monday morning at the South Avenue underpass.The Ponca City Police Department received a call about the accident. Driving the vehicle was Michael Fink, 32, who is listed in critical condition at OU Medical Center in... Read More.