Kay County Courthouse reopening plan

The following is information from the 8th District Attorney Office, Drug and Major Crime Task Force on Facebook regarding the reopening of the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. On May 18, 2020 the Kay County Courthouse, which was closed to the public by the Order Of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Oklahoma Court of Criminal... Read More.

Ponca City man charged in Osage County after recent fire

A Ponca City man is facing charges in Osage County after being arrested by Osage Deputies.Aaron Struble, 44, was arrested on May 6 on a charge of domestic assault and battery by strangulation. Struble left the scene of a structure fire back in late April that happened at City View and Kelly Road in... Read More.

Road work begins on U.S. 77 between Newkirk and the casinos

Road construction now underway for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including building construction access for property owners within the... Read More.
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New COVID-19 Cases in Oklahoma See Lowest Increase Since March

The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma took a slight jump on Monday, May 11, as the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 24 positive cases, bringing the state's total to 4,613.The death toll in Oklahoma is now up to 274 as two more Oklahomans have died  from the coronavirus; one occurred since Sunday... Read More.

Two injured in motorcycle accident north of Pawnee

A personal injury collision occurred just before 10:27 p.m. Sunday night on State Highway 18, just south of State Highway 15, approximately 3 miles north of Pawnee in Pawnee County.Jari Mitchell, 21, of Pryor, Ok. was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson southbound on State Highway 18 when she departed the roadway to the left... Read More.
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Ponca City Osage Casino opens today

Osage Casinos will reopen its Ponca City location today after closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Osage Casino locations in Tulsa, Sand Springs, Bartlesville, Skiatook, Hominy and Pawhuska will reopen on May 15, but not without new strict health guidelines. The reopening will be guided by a 13-page “Health & Sanitation Program”... Read More.

Lamont man who had COVID-19 is now on the road to recovery

A Lamont man is now on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Jimmy Blaser thought he would not get COVID-19 and that it was all some sort of joke. At the end of March, two of Blaser's relatives became ill with COVID-19. That is the time... Read More.

13-year-old pedestrian dies after accident in Pawnee County

A fatality collision occurred at 5:54 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 64, 4-and-a-half miles to the southeast of Westport in Pawnee County.Brittney Brocks, 30, from Wichita, Ks. was driving a 2007 Dodge Durango eastbound on U.S. 64 in the outside lane. A 13-year-old male pedestrian from Cleveland, Ok crossed the roadway from the south to... Read More.
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Celebrate Po-Hi Graduates tonight!

You're invited to join the Ponca City community tonight in celebration of the 2020 Po-Hi Graduates!The Ponca City Public School district will be lighting up the four stadiums from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight in honor of their Seniors. This includesPonca City High School Baseball Field on 5th Street. Ponca City High... Read More.

Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma is “on track” to begin phase two of reopening plan

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced during a news conference Wednesday, May 6, that Oklahoma is on track to begin phase two of the state’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Stitt urges Oklahomans to continue practicing social distancing guidelines and washing their hands frequently.Phase TwoElderly and vulnerable Oklahomans will continue to follow Safer-At-Home guidelines.Nonessential... Read More.

Kay County Treasurer’s Office conducting annual Tax Resale

The Kay County Treasurer would like to make the public aware that the treasurer’s office will be conducting the annual Tax Resale on Monday, June 8 at the Mark Branch Fieldhouse in Newkirk beginning at 9 a.m.All precautions will be taken with the public and county employees health in mind. This sale will be... Read More.