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Early voting available for Kay County starting Thursday

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

Tuesday, April 5 will be the next election day across northern Oklahoma. However, if you’d like to vote early, then early voting will be this upcoming Thursday and Friday at the Election Board located at 219 S. Main Street in the Kay County Administration Building. Voters can not vote early at polling locations. Polls will... Read More.

Cowley County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in locating missing man

Friday, March 25 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Mark Wayne Brannam, age 59. Mark is 5’11” and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He drives a pewter/silver 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup with Kansas License plate 631MXJ. He was last seen leaving his residence in Arkansas City, Ks. to go to work. Mark... Read More.

$9.84 million patching project is set on U.S. 166 in Sumner County

Tuesday, March 22 by Lyman James

A $9.84 million patching project on U.S. 166 in Sumner County will begin soon. The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves concrete patching on U.S. 166 from the U.S. 81 junction on the north side of South Haven east to 400 feet past the Rock Road intersection. The length is about 9 miles.The project is... Read More.

Burn Ban approved for Kay County

Tuesday, March 8 by Lyman James

On Monday, Kay County Commissioners approved a Burn Ban that will last for 14 days. The Burn Ban will expire on March 21 unless rescinded by county commissioners.Each County Board of County Commissioners is required by law to notify a number of entities, including Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS), on the same day that any... Read More.

Crews assist with fires across Kay County Tuesday

Wednesday, March 2 by Lyman James

Officials report that three fires burned across Kay County Tuesday. Ponca City assisted Ranch Drive with a Blaze. Ranch Drive also worked a second blaze with McCord and Newkirk assisted Blackwell with a fire. Dry conditions are forecasted for the rest of the week.According to the Oklahoma Forestry Department, humidity is lower than 25%,... Read More.

Logan County Sheriff’s Office warn of credit card scam

Thursday, February 24 by Lyman James

****************Credit card scam alert************This is a heads up for everyone regarding the latest in Visa fraud. This is happening in the Midwest right now and moving across the country. This one is pretty slick, since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.Note, the callers do not ask for... Read More.

Oklahoma City woman injured in accident in Noble County

Tuesday, February 22 by Lyman James

An Oklahoma City woman is in serious condition after an accident that occurred at 10:38 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 64 west of Lela in Noble County.Troopers report Ashley Hodge, 28, of Oklahoma City was driving a 2012 Honda Accord eastbound on U.S. 64 when she swerved to avoid a deer. The vehicle departed the... Read More.

Numerous Kay County wrestlers qualify for State Tournament

Monday, February 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Wrestling Tournament will take place this upcoming Friday and Saturday in Oklahoma City, and numerous wrestlers from Kay County will be participating.For Ponca City, eight members will be competing. This includes Preston Lee, Jack Swenson, Ryker Agee, Rayden Agee and Landon Newlin.Blackwell will have 10 individuals wrestling. This includes Louden Wolfe,... 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.

Burn Ban now in place for Kay County

Tuesday, February 15 by Lyman James

On Monday, Kay County Commissioner’s placed Kay County under a 2 week Burn Ban.The deadline for the 2 week Burn Ban is Feb. 28 unless rescinded by commissioners.Any outdoor burning is prohibited during this time. Commissioner’s will reevaluate on February 28.A burn ban is also in effect for Noble and Payne counties.You can... Read More.