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Kay County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Call Going Around

Friday, January 10 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office wants to warn citizens of a new scam call going around. A Blackwell resident contacted the sheriff's office this week after receiving a call from what she stated was the sheriff's office. The resident said that the caller was a male subject that told her she owed a debt to a... Read More.

Blackwell Woman Facing Assault And Battery Charges

Thursday, January 9 by Lyman James

BLACKWELL - A Blackwell woman is facing charges of domestic assault and battery with a deadly weapon, child endangerment, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Tara Dawn Smith, 48, reportedly pointed a gun at children in the 1000 block of north 8th street in Blackwell. Affidavits report that Smith admitted to the altercation... Read More.

Two Ponca City Men Arrested In Ark City On Drug Charges

Thursday, January 9 by Lyman James

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. - Two Ponca City men were arrested by Arkansas City Police on suspicion of methamphetamine possession after a traffic stop in west Ark City. Larry Charles Armstrong Jr., 37, and Jamie Hugo Gutierrez, 26, were both arrested on misdemeanor counts of possesion of drug paraphernalia. Armstrong also faces felony charges of no... Read More.

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Red Flag Warning For Areas Of Oklahoma And Kansas Wednesday

Wednesday, January 8 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service offices in Norman, Tulsa and Wichita have issued Red Flag Warnings for much of northern and western Oklahoma, along with southern Kansas, from noon today until late this evening. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds,... Read More.

9th ranked Mavs beat Labette 68-52

Tuesday, January 7 by Lyman James

The 9th ranked Northern Oklahoma College Mavs finished off Labette with a 20-4 run in the second half and beat the Cards 68-52 at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse Monday night in the first game of the spring semester. NOC (15-1) was led by Demaree King and Avante Lederer with 15 points each. Deaveon Bankston added 11... Read More.

Prentice and River Road Intersection Becoming 4-Way Stop

Tuesday, January 7 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - The Kay County Sheriff's Department released a statement on Facebook on Monday that Prentice Road at River Road east of Newkirk will be a 4-way stop. Kay County Commissioner for District 2 said that the intersection serves as a primary intersection for trucks involved with the windmill construction in the areas southeast of... Read More.

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Follow Your Instinct! Give Blood for National Blood Donor Month! January 12-17th

Monday, January 6 by Lyman James

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the perfect time to make a resolution to save local lives. Oklahoma Blood Institute encourages healthy adults to “follow their instinct,” and set aside about an hour from their busy schedules to donate blood.* Blood donors will receive a free, limited edition, long-sleeved t-shirt. Donors are urged to give... Read More.

Bond Raised For Man Who Gave Victim Acid Burns

Monday, January 6 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - A status docket is now set for Mace Edwin Dickens, 28, of Stillwater following charges of Domestic Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Maiming. On Nov. 22, 2019 at approximately 8:14 a.m. the Communications Center received a call of a person at Bridgeway, 620 W. Grand Ave., with acid burns. Ponca... Read More.

NOC Announces Fall Honor Roll

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

TONKAWA - Kay County area students are among 604 freshmen and sophomores earning recognition on Northern Oklahoma College academic honor rolls for the fall semester. President’s honor roll lists students who have completed a minimum of 12 core course hours during the semester with a perfect grade-point average of 4.00 and with no incomplete grade... Read More.

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NOC Tonkawa Athletes earn 3.31 GPA for fall semester

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

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.

Fire Reported At Ponca City Refinery Thursday

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Several roads along the south side of Ponca City were closed Thursday afternoon after a fire was reported at the Ponca City Phillips 66 Refinery at 4 p.m. Response teams were quick to respond and the fire was put under control. According to Scott Wallace, HRBP Manager, there were no impacts to... Read More.

Voters Can Apply For Absentee Ballots For February Elections

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - Voters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Feb. 11, 2020 Newkirk School District I-125 Special Bond Election and the City of Tonkawa Special Municipal Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today. Although the County Election Board can accept applications... Read More.