Inmates clear tornado damage to free Oklahoma family stuck for over a week

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A work crew of incarcerated people cleared the way for a woman and her three children to finally leave their rural Oklahoma property more than a week after a tornado caused widespread damage, state officials said.The crew was still at work on Friday after clearing numerous downed trees on Tuesday... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 05/29/2025

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00108 05/29/2025 BALL, TUCKER CHARLEY Person 1 BALL, TUCKER CHARLEY vs. WESTBERG, KAYLEE DAWN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELING - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUEDKay CS-2025-00330 05/29/2025 BROWNING ARMS COMPANY 9 MM HANDGUN Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL BRIAN HERMANSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY vs. BROWNING ARMS COMPANY 9 MM HANDGUN et al SEIZURE & FORFEITUREKay FP-2025-00038 05/29/2025 COGGINS,... Read More.
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Movie on the Lawn at the RecPlex Tonight

FREE Movie on the Lawn is Friday, May 30 at the RecPlex. Hosted by Marland’s PlaceEveryone is invited to a special evening of meaningful conversation and a powerful film under the stars on the RecPlex LawnDiscussion begins at 8:30 PM Film starts at sundown Showing tonight: Possum TrotBring a blanket or lawn chair, snacks and settle in... Read More.

Veto overridden of bill to allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

OKLAHOMA CITY – The veto of a bill that would allow state funding for the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons, HB 1137, was overridden by the House and the Senate. The bill’s author, Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, celebrated the veto override.“Today, the Oklahoma Legislature demonstrated its unwavering commitment to justice and... Read More.
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Oklahoma lawmakers vote to remove ODMHSAS Commissioner Allie Friesen

Allie Friesen, now former commissioner of Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), has been removed from her position through the statutory authority of the state legislature.On what was expected to be the last day of the legislative session, lawmakers quickly advanced a concurrent resolution calling for Friesen's removal.The... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center’s SHARE Program Celebrates 2024-2025 Graduates

Ponca City, OK -- Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) SHARE program recently celebrated the achievements of graduates during a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 school year. The SHARE program, which stands for Sharing Hope and Redefining Education, is designed to help students build new futures by combining academic instruction with career and technology training.... Read More.
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ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Voters in Kay County are reminded to keep their integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls next week. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by another other means while inside the election... Read More.