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School getting back in session across Kay County

Newkirk schools were the first in the area to open last week, with kids headed back to class in Blackwell and Tonkawa tomorrow. Ponca City and Frontier start Monday, and Ark City will start September 9. Ponca City's Makeup Registration will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m.... Read More.

Twelve teams competing at Annual Ranch Rodeo

Twelve teams of Oklahoma cowboys will compete in five different events at the Annual Ranch Rodeo this weekend at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. Doors open at 5 with performances at 7 on Friday and Saturday nights. Proceeds go to support Oklahoma kids through the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
https://www.noc.edu/

Makeup Registration for Ponca City Public Schools

Makeup Registration for Ponca City Public Schools will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Registration Center located at 111 West Grand. Virtual Academy students may pickup their Chromebooks on Friday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Registration Center... Read More.

Fund drive underway for Tonkawa weight room

A fund drive is now underway for the Tonkawa Bucks weight room project. Mail your checks to the Tonkawa Alumni Association, PO Box 12, Tonkawa, OK. 74653.
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Oklahoma submits grant application to FEMA

Oklahoma has submitted a grant application to FEMA to begin the process of implementing the Lost Wages Assistance program.The plan provides the unemployed with an additional $300 per week. Once approved, FEMA will fund the benefit and Oklahoma will fulfill the 25 percent state match through the end of the... Read More.

Payne County 4-H Cancels Indoor Exhibits

Payne County 4-H shared on their Facebook page on Monday that the Tulsa State Fair has cancelled Indoor 4-H Fair Exhibits for this year; therefore, Payne County 4-H has also cancelled Indoor 4-H Exhibits for this year. 

Kay County Sheriff’s Office notified about a mail letter scam

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is reporting on social media that they have received a few calls on Monday about citizens receiving letters in the mail from the Kay County Sheriff's office in regards to outstanding charges and large fines or being jailed if the charges are not taken... Read More.
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Registered sex offender arrested in Tonkawa

The following information is from the Tonkawa Police Department: On Friday, Aug. 14, at approximately 1:03 a.m., Tonkawa Police Officers Cpl. Aaron Jones and Eric Daniel observed a person sleeping under the pavilion at Blinn Park, located in the 800 block of N. Main street in Tonkawa, OK. The officers... Read More.

OSDH reporting 369 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 369 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, Aug. 17. There have been 48,711 COVID-19 cases across Oklahoma since the pandemic began, and 7,515 cases are active.Kay County has one new COVID-19 case to put the overall total to 267 cases, 11... Read More.