Red Flag Warning in effect for northern Oklahoma

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Blaine, Kingfisher, Caddo and Comanche counties in Oklahoma from Noon today until 7 p.m. this evening.The National Weather Service in Tulsa also has a Red Flag Warning in effect for Osage and Pawnee... Read More.

Blackwell’s Tulip’s A Bloom Festival set for May 7

The 2022 Tulip’s A Bloom Festival is set for May 7 in downtown Blackwell.The event will start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.Music, food, games, petting zoo, treasure hunt, contests, and many more activities are planned.Art Students are needed for the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest. A winner will be selected by judges... Read More.

Easter Egg Hunt Under the Lights set for April 9

The second annual “Easter Egg Hunt Under the Lights” at the RecPlex will be held Saturday, April 9th at 8:30 PM.Multiple egg hunts will be provided on the softball fields at the RecPlex at 1604 West GrandAreas will be well-lit and safe for all ages to participate.This is a FREE community event with 10,000... Read More.
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2nd half of taxes due before April 1

Ponca City News reports that the Kay County Treasurer, would like to remind tax payers that the 2nd half of their taxes is due before April 1st and that paying on-line with eCheck is fee free at kaycounty.org.The Treasurer’s office is now located at 219 S Main, Newkirk in the Kay County Administration... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup

Get your items separated for Household Hazardous Waste vs. Spring Cleanup!Household Hazardous Waste is held every OTHER year! This is a great time to get rid of the items that you are not allowed to set out for Spring Cleanup! NO commercial disposal.They WILL accept: Oil, antifreeze, car batteries, old paint, solvent, pool chemicals,... Read More.
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Stillwater sets sail with exciting science pop-up exhibit

(STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / March 9, 2022) – The International Ocean Discovery Program has chosen Stillwater as one of a handful of communities to host a national science exhibit about the secrets being uncovered beneath the ocean floor. “In Search of Earth’s Secrets,” a pop-up science encounter, features interactive science stations and a 40-foot long... Read More.
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Health “On The Go” Mobile Wellness Units heading to Tonkawa March 14

The Kay County Health Department announced on Monday that the Health "On The Go" Mobile Wellness Units will be in Tonkawa on March 14!The location will be at the Renfro Center on the Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa campus from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Services that will be available include STD exams, immunizations, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, WIC... Read More.

Po-Hi BPA Attends State Leadership Competition

The Ponca City High School chapter of BPA (Business Professionals of America) recently submitted their projects for the BPA State Leadership Competition for pre-judging last week. The Broadcast Team of Ethan Meyer, Amanie Owdetallah, Madison Thibodeaux and Dylan Nance produced a five-minute live news broadcast that included two stories that were created by the students... Read More.

Meeting to be held at East Middle School tonight

East Middle School – Current 7th Grade StudentsEnrollment Update & Transitional Meeting for the 2022-23 School Yearand Google Slam! sponsored by Blackwell Family Dentistry  This evening, there will be a meeting for parents/guardians and students that are transitioning into 8th Grade for the 2022-23 school year. The meeting will be held at the East Middle... Read More.