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B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

Tuesday, July 19 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department says respiratory infections in the county have risen dramatically over the past few weeks.According to a news release from the health department Monday, during the past four weeks a sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections has been noted in Cowley County.The new infections are connected to the newest Omicron... Read More.

City-Cowley County Health Department To Launch Free Mobile App Friday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department is rolling out a mobile app that will be ready for download on Friday.According to the health department, the app will allow Cowley County residents to receive the latest updates in public health as well as National Weather Service alerts.Another function of the app will be the ability to... Read More.

Kay County teen charged with first-degree murder

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that a Kay County teenager is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the weekend shooting death of a young white male near Braman.According to BJT, Dominick Taylor, 19, remains in custody at the Kay County Detention Center in connection with the murder of a young white male.The murder reportedly... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Department investigating murder in Braman

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that the Kay County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a murder that occurred in Braman this weekend.Sheriff Steve Kelley said the body of a young adult white male was located in a field south of Bender Road on P Street, east of Braman.“We have one person in custody,” said Kelley.Dominick Taylor,... Read More.

Ponca City man arrested by Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for drug possession

Tuesday, July 5 by Lyman James

Pawnee, Okla. - The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ponca City man for more than 115 grams of methamphetamine and possession of firearms after a traffic stop on Saturday, July 2nd.On Saturday, July 2nd at around 7:00 PM, Deputy Dartanian Tilly stoped a white Chevy pickup near the intersection of Highway 64 and... Read More.

Kay County Health Department providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center in July

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 14 and July 21 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (DTap, IPV, MMR/Varicella, Tdap, HPV, & MCV and Covid). In order to receive vaccines a legal guardian must be present.All required vaccines will... Read More.

Cowley County Amateur Radio Club To Host Field Day Event June 25

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Amateur Radio Club, in cooperation with Cowley County Emergency Management, will host an Amateur Radio Field Day event on Saturday, June 25, in the Pecan Grove area at the Winfield Fairgrounds.According to a press release from Cowley County Emergency Management, the event will be from 1-7 p.m. The public is invited to... Read More.

Cowley College, ACPD, And Four County Mental Health Partner On Suicide Prevention Program

Friday, June 10 by Lyman James

Looking for ways to better help students deal with mental health issues and assist with suicide prevention, Cowley College, the Arkansas City Police Department, and Four County Mental Health have partnered to start a student-led peer support group on campus called Hope Squad.According to a news release from Cowley College, Hope Squad members are... Read More.

Ponca City man injured in Osage County accident

Sunday, June 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Ponca City man is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident that occurred at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, on City View south of Scissortail Lane, one mile east of McCord, in Osage County.Troopers report that Glen E. Salmon, 73, was in control of a 2013 Harley Davidson, traveling... Read More.

Kay County Treasurer’s office holding annual Tax Resale on Monday, June 13

Sunday, June 5 by Lyman James

Kay News Cow reports that the Kay County Treasurer’s office will be holding the annual Tax Resale on Monday, June 13 at the Kay County Administration Building, 219 S Main, Newkirk, beginning at 9 a.m.“This sale will be for property that is being sold for several years of delinquent tax as required by state... Read More.