Weekly epidemiology report shows increase in Kay County vaccine rate

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, October 27. Data shows that throughout the week of October 17 -23, 5,604 new COVID-19 cases, 7,283 recoveries and 170 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 36,422 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists... Read More.

Ark City teen killed in accident in Kay County

Rhett Lathers, 17, of Arkansas City High School died in a single-vehicle accident in Kay County Tuesday night that left another passenger in critical condition. The driver, Walker L. Moulton, 18, of Winfield, Kansas was suspected of drunk driving and is in jail related to the fatal crash. The one-vehicle crash occurred before 11 p.m.... Read More.
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Kay Electric made aware of scam

Kay Electric Cooperative's been made aware of a scam where some of their members receive a phone call from someone saying they are from the billing department and your electric will be disconnected in the next few minutes if it is not paid. Please be aware that KEC will not do this. If you receive... Read More.
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Over half of Kay County population has received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 12-18, 13,380 new COVID-19 cases, 16,545 recoveries and 275 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 34,134 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 46,488 individuals... Read More.
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Epidemiology report shows increase in vaccinated Kay County residents

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 5-11, 15,818 new COVID-19 cases, 19,385 recoveries and 232 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 33,458 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 47,940 individuals... Read More.

Stop signs set up near the Kay County Free Fair

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is making its grand return to Blackwell this week. The fair is going on now through Saturday. With that being said, traffic can get busy within the area of the fairgrounds south of downtown. Four-way stop signs are currently set up... Read More.