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Early voting starts today for Blackwell School Bond

Thursday, November 4 by Lyman James

Early voting for the Blackwell School Bond Election begins today. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. Early voting is available today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the County Election Board located at the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. It will be in the... 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.

Scam alert for the City of Blackwell

Wednesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell has received reports that scammers are making phone calls to Blackwell residents, identifying themselves as representatives from the City of Blackwell and demanding payment for utility bills over the phone, specifically mentioning electric payments. These calls have allegedly also been coming AFTER regular hours of the Blackwell City Hall. The City of... Read More.

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Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell Nov. 3

Tuesday, October 26 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, November 3, 2021. 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... Read More.

Former Blackwell Police Officer scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

Former Blackwell Police Officer Gary Dean Preuss, 52, is scheduled to appear in the Kay County District Court. Preuss has felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and threaten to perform an acto fo violence. He's currently at the County Jail on a $100,000 bond. He was arrested after Blackwell police received reports on Saturday,... Read More.

Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program – October 12 in Blackwell

Tuesday, October 12 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is funding a program to help collect and properly dispose of unwanted pesticides that homeowners, farmers, ranchers, commercial applicators, or dealers may have. If you have any stored pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, etc.) that are out of date, no longer licensed or otherwise unwanted, they will... Read More.

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City of Blackwell hosting FREE vaccine pod Oct. 6

Friday, October 1 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell will be hosting the Kay County Health Department on Wednesday, October 6 for a FREE vaccine pod from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Blackwell Event Center. The vaccines for Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson will be available to the public with no appointment necessary.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit visiting Blackwell on October 6

Wednesday, September 29 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, October 6, 2021. 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... Read More.

City of Blackwell awarded $450,000 grant to help with waterline replacement

Wednesday, September 22 by Lyman James

The City of Blackwell was awards a $450,000 grant from Ok. Dept. of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant will be used with funds already set aside for a waterline replacement project that has an estimated cost of $1.2 million. The bidding and funding process takes some time. We probably... Read More.

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Blackwell Board of Education presents 2021 Bond Proposal

Thursday, September 2 by Lyman James

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.

Case Dismissed Aganst Blackwell Police Officer Charged In 2019 Shooting

Friday, August 13 by Lyman James

Blackwell Police Officer John Mitchell, 41, will not face charges in the Kay County District Court after having Felony Count of 1st Degree Murder dismissed. According to KWTV in Oklahoma City, a Kay County judge issued an order to dismiss the criminal case against the officer in the deadly shooting of an armed suspect in... Read More.

I-35 to be resurfaced between Blackwell and Tonkawa

Tuesday, August 10 by Lyman James

Interstate 35 between Blackwell and Tonkawa is planned to be repaved. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Monday awarded nearly $6.6 million contract to Lemon Construction Co. out of Oklahoma City to resurface about 11 miles of Interstate 35 in Kay County. The project's set to start in early 2022. Areas resurfaced will be from just... Read More.