Lake Waxhoma dam patch installed in 2021 fails; Barnsdall mayor warns of flooding

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -A temporary patch made to the Lake Waxhoma dam in Osage County has failed, sending water pouring over a damaged section of the spillway and raising concerns about downstream flooding.Osage SkyNews 6 captured live aerial footage Wednesday afternoon showing water flowing from the base of the dam, where a patch had been... Read More.

Oklahoma Film Industry Sees Six-Fold Growth in Spending Since 2021 Incentive Update

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Film and Music Office is reporting significant growth in the film industry here in Oklahoma since updating the state’s film incentive in 2021."You've seen biomed, biotech, and biomanufacturing. And now you're really seeing the growth of the film industry in our great state as well. It's creating jobs and... Read More.
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2021 ad valorem tax statements mailed out

On Monday, Kay County Treasurer, Christy Kennedy said that the 2021 ad valorem tax statements have been mailed.“As many of you know our treasurer’s office, along with the county clerk, assessor’s and election board offices, are in a transition period. These offices will be moving over the next few weeks,” said Kennedy.“Our goal is... Read More.

Ponca City Library Decorated Pumpkin Contest 2021

Rules: *Must be ages 1-18 to enter into the contest. *Decorate a medium-sized pumpkin. *Use whatever decorations desired, but please no carving or food. This is to prevent mold and bugs. *Contestants will be divided into age groups as follows: Ages 1 -4 Ages 5 – 9 Ages 10 – 18 Pumpkins are due on October 27th with the form, link is... Read More.
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Blackwell Board of Education presents 2021 Bond Proposal

Blackwell Public Schools announced the Blackwell 2021 Bond Proposal set to vote on November 9th, 2021. Blackwell Board of Education is presenting this bond issue to replace the Elementary School Bond; which expires in June of 2022. It will be in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property taxes that... Read More.

Fair week set for 2021

The City of Blackwell lately approved a sub-lease agreement with the Kay County Fair Board to host the long-running fair, which was cancelled for the first time in over 100 years in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Fair week for 2021 will be September 14 through the 19.
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Diplomas for Po-Hi Class of 2021 can be picked up

Ponca City Public Schools announced Tuesday that diplomas for the Po-Hi Class of 2021 may be picked up at the main office of Ponca City High School, 927 North Fifth Street, beginning Tuesday, June 15 between 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Diplomas may ONLY be picked up by the student.Please... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces 2021 Prom Royalty

The 2021 Ponca City High School prom will be held Saturday, May 15th at Robson Field House. The Grand March will begin at 7:00 p.m. The theme of the 2021 Ponca City High School Prom is “Under the Stars”. The colors are blue and silver.In the case of inclement weather, the school will announce... Read More.