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Lawsuit on the horizon after fatal oil rig accident near Blackwell

Monday, April 25 by Lyman James

KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reports that a family is grieving the loss of a loved one as another family hopes for a full recovery for theirs after a maintenance rig tipped over near Blackwell in early April. Now, a lawsuit may be on the horizon. Although an official lawsuit has not been filed, the families’... Read More.

One person killed in oil rig accident in Blackwell

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

KOCO 5 TV in Oklahoma City is reporting that an oil rig accident that occurred in Blackwell killed one person and injured another person. Officials responded to the fatal oil rig accident shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The name of the person injured as well as the person killed are unknown at this time. We... Read More.

Blackwell City Manager releases statement following events from Wednesday

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

Wednesday was a busy, yet tough day for the City of Blackwell. From a fatal oil rig truck accident (Click here) to multiple structure fires across the city last night which caused power outages. Blackwell City Manager Jerry Wieland released the following statement Thursday: “Yesterday was a tough day for the City of Blackwell, as... Read More.

Deceased body found in Blackwell Friday

Monday, March 21 by Lyman James

The body of a 78-year-old man was found deceased Friday in the alley in the 600 block of north First Street in Blackwell. According to police, the subject was a dementia patient that called police about the loud noises. Officers checked the area, as well as the subject, and didn’t find anything. The male was later found... Read More.

Blackwell City Hall will be dropoff location for new and gently used softball equipment in March

Monday, February 28 by Lyman James

Blackwell City Hall will be a dropoff location for new and gently used softball equipment (helmets, pads, bats, gloves, etc) through the month of March.The drop off is downstairs near the utility counter. City Hall is open 8 am - 5 pm M-Thursday and 8 am - 4 pm Fridays.Drop off locations are also... Read More.

Local and Kay County 4-H and Junior Live Stock Shows start Sunday in Blackwell

Friday, February 18 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell is once again hosting the Local and Kay County 4-H and Junior Live Stock Shows.Young individuals will have the opportunity to display their livestock that they've been taking care of. The Local Show will go on Sunday in the livestock building at the Kay County Free Fairgrounds in Blackwell. According... Read More.

Newkirk resident killed in rollover accident in Blackwell

Monday, January 31 by Lyman James

A Newkirk resident was killed in a rollover accident that occurred at 2:14 a.m. Friday in Blackwell on State Highway 11 near 13th Street.Jacob Wade Randol, 29, was traveling west on highway 11 in a 2001 Ford Ranger, when he crossed 13th Street, entered the eastbound lanes and continued off the road into a... Read More.

Blackwell High School Wrestling Team wins Cushing Tournament

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

The Blackwell High School Wrestling Team brought home some new hardware over the weekend as the Maroons won the Cushing Tournament with a score of 194 points with Cushing following with 167 and Guthrie with 151.5 points. Placers are: Kruz Goff-champ Christian Mora-2nd Aidan Odell -2nd Kaiden Ailey-4th Louden Wolfe-3rd Kolby Looper-3rd Jd McCleary-6th Jason Osgood-3rd Jaxon Brown-6th

Former Blackwell City Manager Outhier now free on bond

Wednesday, January 5 by Lyman James

A Former Blackwell City Manager, Thomas Lynn Outhier, 67, is now free on a $5,000 bond after he was booked into the Kay County Detention Center on felony charges of conspiracy and fraud.Also facing the same charges with Outhier when they were handed out last year were Blackwell Mayor T.J. Greenfield, 42, and Tonkawa... Read More.

Blackwell VFW hosting New Year’s Eve concert

Friday, December 31 by Lyman James

The Blackwell VFW will be hosting a New Year's Eve concert tonight featuring country music singer CT Parker. The show starts at 9 p.m. and goes until midnight. There's no cover charge.If you're a fan of 90s rock/top country cover music, Parker will bring those types of tunes.The Blackwell VFW is located at 1006... Read More.

City of Blackwell notified of possible scam call

Friday, December 17 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell has been notified this morning of a possible scam call posing as the City of Blackwell's Electrical Department and surveying customers in an attempt to get personal information.The City of Blackwell will NEVER contact you outside the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.DO NOT give out... Read More.

Super 8 Hotel in Blackwell seeking food for sheltered U.S. military veteran

Thursday, December 9 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that the Super 8 Hotel in Blackwell is currently sheltering a U.S. military veteran that's in need of food until Friday morning.Super 8's Manager Mitzi Graham says that frozen dinners are accepted as well as other food products. Those interested are encouraged to bring their donations to the front desk at... Read More.