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Leadership Blackwell And Ponca City Programs Visit Oklahoma State Capitol

Thursday, March 7

The Leadership Programs for both Blackwell and Ponca City had quite the week as they have gotten to visit the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. Leadership Blackwell also had the opportunity to meet Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as pictured below. During the visit on Tuesday, Leadership Blackwell Coordinator Lea Ann Bechtel presented... Read More.

City Of Newkirk Receives Grant To Build New Path

Wednesday, March 6

The plans to build a pedestrian and bicycle path that would encompass most of Newkirk will receive part of $7.5 million in federal funds aimed to boost non-motorized travel in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the $7.5 million for 21 local projects in the Newkirk area as a... Read More.

Newkirk Plans For Amphitheater Are Good To Go

Tuesday, March 5

The Kay County Commission gave the green light for a grass-roots effort to construct an amphitheater on the south lawn of the courthouse in Newkirk.The commission approved the measure unanimously during its regular meeting on Monday morning. Representatives of Newkirk Main Street and the Amphitheater's advisory board were present... Read More.

City Of Blackwell Accepting Applications For Firefighter/EMS Positions

Tuesday, March 5

The City of Blackwell is currently accepting applications for entry level firefighter/EMT. The minimum job requirements are posted below.Must be between the ages of 18 and 45 Must have High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License Nationally EMT or higher Paramedic preferred Capable of passing Oklahoma State... Read More.

Kay County Students Make It To OSU Honor Roll

Tuesday, March 5

A total of 6,700 students made the Oklahoma State University Honor Roll for the 2018 fall semester, which also included 2,747 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an "A" grade in all their courses. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a 4.0... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street To Hold Retail Meeting

Monday, March 4

The city of Newkirk is filled with different retail establishments. From grocery and convenience stores to auto parts and farm and ranch establishments. Newkirk Main Street would like to enhance the retail atmosphere and with a new retail analysis to document, they are inviting the public to a special... Read More.

PCPS Aware Of Dangerous Momo Challenge

Monday, March 4

From Ponca City Public Schools:ALERT!!! DANGEROUS SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGEIt has come to our attention at Ponca City Public Schools that there is a dangerous social media challenge making the rounds. It is called the Momo Challenge. The Momo Challenge may pop up on Facebook, YouTube, Kids YouTube, or other... Read More.

Arkansas City Police Searching For Women Involed In Drug Store Theft

Monday, March 4

The Arkansas City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the women pictured in reference to a theft from Graves Drug Store. They are possibly driving a black Dodge Charger with an Oklahoma tag. Please contact Sgt. Merz at 620-441-4444 with any information. The images posted below... Read More.

Kay County Republican Party To Host Convention Saturday

Friday, March 1

The Kay County Republican Party will be hosting its County Convention this Saturday, March 2 with Convention registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the convention going from 10 a.m. to noon. The Convention will be in the Evans Fireside Room in the Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview Avenue... Read More.

Winter Weather Expected Over The Weekend For Kansas And Oklahoma

Friday, March 1

There's that old saying that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. And this weekend shows that March could possibly come in like a lion. The National Weather Service is predicting significant snow across Oklahoma and Kansas Late Saturday going into Sunday. In fact, at... Read More.