Kay County Free Fair Schedule
September 13-19 marks the week of the 104th Annual Kay County Free Fair in Blackwell. Posted below is the fair's official schedule for events.
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Kay County sees decrease in population
Following the 2020 U.S. Census, Kay County's population has dropped by 6.1%. The county lost more than 2,800 residents over the last decade. Kay County did have a population of 46,582 in 2010, but currently has a population of 43,700 as of 2020. Ponca City saw a decrease from 25,387 to 24,424 and Blackwell decreased... Read More.
Kay County Sheriff’s Office assist OHP Wednesday near Kaw City
The Kay County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Wednesday with an oversized load that struck a power line on Coleman Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Kaw City. Kay Electric later arrived in the area and custokmers did experience power outage. The section of Coleman Road reopened Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported.
Heat advisory for the Kay County area Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for Kay, Noble and Payne counties from noon until 6 p.m. today and the National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for Osage and Pawnee counties from noon until 7 p.m. today. Heat index values up to 105 are expected for... Read More.
Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today
Newkirk, OK has recently been chosen as a site for the Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” outreach initiative.The Oklahoma State Department of Health recently mobilized a fleet of wellness units and vans to help provide “gap” public health services in every corner of the county and state but are not... Read More.
Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living arrangements considered high risk settings)... Read More.
Kay County Free Fair returning in September
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is set to return this year for Sept. 14-19. 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday
1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. SundayFair entries on Monday
Horse and Livestock entries on Tuesday
Nightly Music on... Read More.
Heat Advisory for Kay County
The National Weather Service in Norman has placed Kay and surrounding counties under a Heat Advisory from Noon today to 8 p.m. CST this evening. Other Oklahoma counties in the advisory are Grant, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Canadian, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Grady, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Pontotoc, Coal, Jefferson, Carter, Johnston,... Read More.
More than 36% of Kay County population is fully vaccinated
The Oklahoma State Department of Health released vaccine information on Wednesday showing the vaccination data per county. 43.9% of the Kay County population has received the first dose of the vaccine and 36.6% of the population is fully vaccinated. With school starting soon, students ages 12 and older that want to get the vaccine can get... Read More.
Kay County Health Department offering walk-ins for students wanting COVID-19 vaccine
The Kay County Health Department has walk-in appointments available for students ages 12 and older that want a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.A parent must be present at the time of the vaccination. Walk-in hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.The Kay County Health Department is located at 433 Fairview Avenue in... Read More.
Kansas man charged with 2nd degree rape in Kay County
A Winfield, Kansas resident is facing a felony count of 2nd degree rape in Kay County.Andrew Patrick Johnson, 32, received his felony on June 29 when Blackwell police were notified that he tried raping a 15-year-old girl. According to police, Johnson and the teen connect via social media in March, and the teen's phone... Read More.
Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year
The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and up. In order to receive... Read More.
