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Election Officials Warn Voters About About False Polling Place Text Messages

Thursday, October 22 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax issued a voter alert on Monday, October 19, 2020, warning voters about a text message that was received by a voter, that falsely claimed the voter’s polling place had changed. The complaint has been referred by election officials to law enforcement.The text message falsely advised the voter... Read More.

Kay County sees 20 new COVID-19 cases, 1,307 new cases reported statewide

Wednesday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,307 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Oct. 21. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 110,855 COVID-19 cases as 14,666 are active.19 additional virus-related deaths were reported Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,210. One being a Payne County male in the 50-64 age group.Kay... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribal Daycare Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

Wednesday, October 21 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe released a Facebook post on Monday stating that an employee at the tribal daycare has tested positive for COVID-19.While the Otoe-Missouria adheres to all CDC child care recommendation including the wearing of masks, frequent hand washing and disinfecting high touch surfaces often, the decision was made to take caution and close... Read More.

NCOAC to meet, elect officers Oct. 27

Wednesday, October 21 by Lyman James

The North Central Oklahoma Arts Council will hold their annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Art Center of Tonkawa (ACT) located at 200 E. Grand at 5:30 p.m. Board members and friends of the NCOAC are invited to attend. The meeting was moved from its original Oct. 20 date. The NCOAC will hold their... Read More.

Oklahoma September unemployment rate continues to fall, 9th lowest in the country

Tuesday, October 20 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 20, 2020) – New figures released by the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor show Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 5.3% in September, ranking ninth lowest in the country. The September rate is an improvement from August’s 5.7% mark and below the national unemployment rate, which... Read More.

Three new virus-related deaths reported for Kay and Garfield counties, 1,475 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Tuesday, October 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,475 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Oct. 20. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 109,548 COVID-19 cases as 14,659 cases are active.Among the 18 new virus-related deaths reports Tuesday, one was a Kay County man in the 65 or older age group, and two were men... Read More.

Deadline to apply for absentee ballots approaching

Tuesday, October 20 by Lyman James

Less than a week remains for registered voters in Kay County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the General Election, and the Braman Municipal Special Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Applications for absentee ballots must be in the hands of the County Election Board no later than 5... Read More.

Kay County Precinct Polling Places For November Election

Tuesday, October 20 by Lyman James

PRECINCT POLLING PLACESNEWKIRK 001 Newkirk Library, 116 North Maple St. NewkirkTONKAWA 101 Family Center, Methodist Church 105 N. 4 th , Tonkawa 103 Church of Christ Church, 300 N. Public, TonkawaBLACKWELL 202 First Christian Church 306 E. Coolidge. Blackwell 205 First Baptist Church 1 st & Bridge Ave. Blackwell 206 Methodist Church 6 th & Coolidge Ave. BlackwellRURAL 400 Masonic Lodge... Read More.

774 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Monday

Monday, October 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 774 new COVID-19 cases for Monday, Oct. 19. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 108,073 COVID-19 cases as 14,533 cases are active.Two additional virus-related deaths were documented Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 1,173. The two deaths were in Tulsa and Tillman counties for males... Read More.

NOC Spooktacular Concert Oct. 29

Monday, October 19 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Concert and Jazz Band will be presenting the Halloween Spooktacular Concert Thursday, Oct. 29. The concert will be held at 6 p.m. on the Crowder Science Hall steps on the Tonkawa campus. Those attending are asked to bring a lawn chair. The concert will be directed by Dr. Edward Dixon,... Read More.