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Road Repairs starting at Main and Buccaneer Drive in Tonkawa

Thursday, November 4 by Lyman James

The City of Tonkawa announced Wednesday that Contractors are scheduled to begin road repairs at the intersection of North Main and Buccaneer Drive on Monday, November 8th. Drivers are asked to please use extra caution when traveling in this area of Tonkawa. The date of when road repairs will be finished is unknown at... Read More.

Kay County Health Department shares info on who’s eligible for the booster dose of the vaccines

Wednesday, November 3 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department recently shared information on who all is eligible for the booster dose of the vaccines. If you received the Janssen primary does, you only need to be 18 years of age or older to get the booster. Booster shots for Janssen can be given at least 2 months after the... Read More.

20 cattle killed in accident near Ark City

Wednesday, November 3 by Lyman James

A cattle truck rolled over Tuesday morning north of Ark City causing a traffic disruption on U.S. 77. According to KWCH-TV in Wichita, several cattle were killed in the accident. A tire blew on the truck causing the driver to roll the vehicle, according to emergency crews. Crews said a total of 42 cattle were on... Read More.

Public Health on the Go mobile unit will be in Blackwell today

Wednesday, November 3 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 1706 S. Main, Blackwell, OK, today. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County Health Department at 580-762-1641. Services will also be... Read More.

Dr. Harris becomes 14th President of NOC

Wednesday, November 3 by Lyman James

Dr. Clark Harris officially became the 14th President of Northern Oklahoma College on Friday during an Investiture Ceremony in Tonkawa at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.In his address to NOC faculty, staff, students, dignitaries and guests, Harris encouraged the audience to be proud of NOC.“We need you to be our champions, we need all of you to... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,374 new COVID-19 cases for the weekend

Tuesday, November 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,374 new COVID-19 cases For Saturday and Sunday. This includes 706 cases Saturday and 668 cases Sunday. No new cases were reported Monday due to a system change. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 645,352 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 6,427 cases are... Read More.

Ponca City Veteran’s Day Parade set for Saturday

Monday, November 1 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced that the annual Veteran's Day Parade is Saturday, November 6th. The parade will start at 10:45 a.m. in downtown Ponca City on Grand Avenue. Gather in downtown Ponca City for a celebration of the troops. Community members will line up on Grand Avenue to witness a procession of servicemen... Read More.

Bret Smith retiring from Ponca City Public Schools

Monday, November 1 by Lyman James

Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for Ponca City Public Schools, will retire after 34 years with the school district. His last day will be Monday, Nov. 1.Smith grew up in Pawhuska and attended college in Illinois. He spent three years as an educator for an Illinois school district before moving back to Pawhuska.... Read More.

Valgora and Jones win Miss NOC Tonkawa and Enid for 2022 year

Monday, November 1 by Lyman James

NOC.edu reports that the winners of the dual Miss Northern Oklahoma College Scholarship Competition held at NOC Tonkawa Oct. 26 were Mia-Claire Jones, Miss NOC Enid 2022 and Emma Valgora, Miss NOC Tonkawa 2022.They were crowned, respectively, by Miss NOC Enid 2020-21 Emily Hall, Enid, and by Miss NOC Tonkawa 2020-21 Carli Pendleton,... Read More.

Moulton released on $100,000 bond after fatal accident near Newkirk

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Following the fatal accident that killed an Ark City teen Tuesday northeast of Newkirk, Walker Moulton was released on a $100,000 bond. Moulton will appear in the Kay County District Court at 9 a.m. on November 5. Moulton, soon to turn 19-years-old in November, was booked Tuesday into the Kay County Jail on charges of... Read More.

OSDH daily report shows 696 new COVID-19 cases and nearly 2 million Oklahomans fully vaccinated

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 696 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 643,058 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 6,186 cases are active, which is nearly 200 less than Tuesday, October 26. The new cases 7 day average is 736. The CDC provisional death count... Read More.

Gusty winds cause tree to fall on home in Tonkawa

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Gusty winds that effected the area Thursday caused a tree to fall onto a Tonkawa home. Home owner Brad Smith said he wasn’t home when the tree hit the home. Smith is now searching for a tree removal service and is still not sure of his roof will collapse. Winds for Friday are forecasted to be... Read More.