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School getting back in session across Kay County

Wednesday, August 19 by Lyman James

Newkirk schools were the first in the area to open last week, with kids headed back to class in Blackwell and Tonkawa tomorrow. Ponca City and Frontier start Monday, and Ark City will start September 9. Ponca City's Makeup Registration will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the... Read More.

One new virus-related death for Garfield County, 615 new COVID-19 cases statewide

Tuesday, August 18 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 615 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Aug. 18. While Oklahoma has seen 49,326 cases overall, 7,274 cases are active.Seventeen additional virus-related deaths were reported on Tuesday, one of those being in Garfield County. Oklahoma's death toll is now at 682. Garfield County also has 25... Read More.

Payne County 4-H Cancels Indoor Exhibits

Tuesday, August 18 by Lyman James

Payne County 4-H shared on their Facebook page on Monday that the Tulsa State Fair has cancelled Indoor 4-H Fair Exhibits for this year; therefore, Payne County 4-H has also cancelled Indoor 4-H Exhibits for this year.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office notified about a mail letter scam

Monday, August 17 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is reporting on social media that they have received a few calls on Monday about citizens receiving letters in the mail from the Kay County Sheriff's office in regards to outstanding charges and large fines or being jailed if the charges are not taken care of.The sheriff's office shared... Read More.

Kay County and surrounding areas see increase in COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,445 new positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Aug. 15-16. Oklahoma has now seen 48,342 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,457 cases are active.Kay County has seen 10 new COVID-19 cases and six new recoveries over the weekend, putting the overall total to... Read More.

Wichita man killed in accident in Noble County

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

One man is dead after a fatality collision that occurred at 10:27 p.m. Saturday night along Interstate 35 at mile marker 203, approximately 6 miles east and 1/2 mile south of Billings, OK in Noble County.Laguess Malcolm, 28, of Wichita, KS. was driving a GMC Terrain northbound on I-35. Also travelling northbound was a... Read More.

New virus-related death for Garfield County as 705 new COVID-19 cases are reported across Oklahoma

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 705 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Aug. 13. Oklahoma has now seen 46,103 since early March, and 6,810 cases are active.Latest report shows two new COVID-19 cases for Kay County who has now seen 254 cases, 11 deaths and 213 recoveries. As for the active... Read More.

No Fair for Kay County in 2020

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyman James

The Kay County Fair Board met on Tuesday afternoon and rejected the City of Blackwell's revisions to the planned 2020 Kay County Free Fair.At the meeting, the Fair Board voted to cancel the 2020 fair all together. due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The idea proposed at first was to have the fair, but scaled... Read More.

Seven new COVID-19 cases for Kay County

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 765 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Aug. 11. Oklahoma has seen 44,728 COVID-19 cases since early March, and 6,917 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with seven new COVID-19 cases, putting the county's overall stats to 251 cases, 11 deaths and 206 recoveries. As... Read More.

August 17th Kay County Jury Term has been cancelled

Monday, August 10 by Lyman James

Kay County Court Clerk Marilee Thornton says the jury term set to start August 17th has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID 19. If you were scheduled for jury duty starting on the 17th at 1 P.M., you’ve are released from your service.