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PCPS Offering Summer Maintenance Jobs

Monday, April 1

The Ponca City Public School District is seeking 10-15 Maintenance Summer Crew Members for mowing, weed eating and maintaining district yards along with painting at various sights. All applicants must have a high school diploma and must be able to pass all drug and felony background checks. The salary... Read More.

Kay County Courthouse Gives Luis Frias Life Without Parole

Friday, March 29

NEWKIRK - Sources have confirmed that the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk on Friday Afternoon ruled that Luis Frias, a man who murdered his wife Janett Reyna in Blackwell in August 2013, has received life without parole and an additional 10 years for Conspiracy to commit murder. Reyna's friend... Read More.

Tips For Upcoming Ponca City Spring Clean-Up

Friday, March 29

The city wide spring cleanup is just around the corner. Here are a couple of tips for when you are transporting debris to the dump or hauling anything in general.Make sure you secure the load you are hauling with straps or rope so it does not come out of... Read More.

Po-Hi Student Faces Rape Charges Following Video Release

Thursday, March 28

A video that was released on social media of two Ponca City High School students having sex in a bathroom in Robson Fieldhouse has led to second degree rape charges filed against 18-year-old Jordan Ian John Parker.According to the affidavit from the Kay County District Court, Parker had sex... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools Inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy

Thursday, March 28

The Blackwell Public Schools is inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy into their Hall of FameFriday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kay Room in Blackwell. Cassidy, who graduated from Blackwell in 1964, who graduated from OU Medical in 1973, went on to expand his love of technology and engineering... Read More.

Newkirk And Braman Electing New Mayor And Board Of Trustees Members

Thursday, March 28

The Kay County communities of Newkirk and Braman will be deciding new members for the board of trustees, and Newkirk will decide a new mayor. Running for the city mayor in Newkirk are Brian Hobbs and Roy Dietrich. The candidates running for board of trustees offices 1 and 3... Read More.

City Of Tonkawa Voting For New City Council Members

Thursday, March 28

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... Read More.

David Kinkaid Running In School Board Election

Thursday, March 28

For the elections on Tuesday, April 1, David Kinkaid is running for the Ponca City School Board.David Kinkaid is committed to ensuring all schools maintain a safe learning and teaching environment. Kinkaid wants to strive for ALL students to have access to innovative curriculum and resources for success. Kinkaid... Read More.

In-Person Information For April 2 Election

Thursday, March 28

Registered voters in Kay County who want to vote by mail absentee ballot in next Tuesday’s Municipal and School Elections have missed the application deadline, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today. “They aren’t out of luck, however,” Howard said.Voters who want to cast absentee ballots still can... Read More.

East Middle School Transitional Meeting and Enrollment Update For 2019-2020 School Year

Wednesday, March 27

On Tuesday April, 2 there will be a meeting for parents and students that are transitioning into 8th Grade for the 2019-2020 school year. The meeting will be held in the East Middle School auditorium.The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and last approximately 30 minutes. It will cover... Read More.