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Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

Monday, August 25 by Ponca City Now

Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar.Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an exciting cornhole tournament, delicious food... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department/EMS Involved in Accident

Friday, March 14 by Ponca City Now-Newkirk Fire Department/EMS

At around 1:30 PM Newkirk Ambulance 56 was returning from the Blackwell hospital when due to a dust storm and non visible conditions the ambulance was involved in a multiple vehicle accident at W and Hwy. 11 West (Doolin).Both firefighters/medics were transported to the hospital with injuries.Another 2 patients were also transported.Highway 11 continues... Read More.

Chili Dinner Fundraiser for Newkirk PD Assistant Chief Jordan Farmer This Saturday

Friday, February 7 by Ponca City Now

A chili dinner fundraiser for Newkirk PD Assistant Chief Jordan Farmer is Saturday, February 8, from 5 to 8 PM.The come and go event will be held at the Newkirk Senior center at 525 West South St. in Newkirk (next-door to Apple market).Assistant Chief Farmer, a lifelong Kay County resident and his family are... Read More.

CANDIDATE FILING BEGINS FOR THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL OFFICES: BRAMAN, KAW CITY, NEWKIRK AND TONKAWA.

Thursday, January 30 by Ponca City Now

Candidates interested in filing for Braman Board of Trustees Office No. 2,4,&5, Kaw City Councilmember Wards No. 1 & 3, Newkirk City Commissioner No.2 and Tonkawa City Councilmember Wards No. 1 & 2 will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 am Monday February 3, 2025. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must... Read More.

Newkirk High School Student Struck by Semi; In Critical Condition

Tuesday, August 22 by Lyman James

A Newkirk High School student is currently in critical condition following a collision with a semi-truck in front of the school premises on Monday.According to Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier, emergency personnel received a distress call at 12:14 p.m. concerning an incident involving a student and a semi-truck near the intersection of South and... Read More.

Filing Begins for Offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa

Tuesday, January 31 by Lyman James

Candidates interested in filing for office in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023. Carol Leaming, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the County Election Board no later than... Read More.

Traffic Stop In Newkirk Leads to Arrest of Two: Handgun and Drugs Found

Tuesday, December 6 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday night, the Newkirk Police Department made a traffic stop which led to discovery of information regarding criminal activity in town. This activity included drugs and at least one handgun. That stop led to another stop where officers detected an odor of marijuana. A probable cause... Read More.

High School Football Schedule – Po Hi & Newkirk Play Tonight

Thursday, October 20 by Lyman James

Tonight (Thursday Oct. 20)The Po-Hi Wildcats play Capitol Hill at Sullins Stadium Newkirk is at home against Perry.In high school football tomorrow night…The 7-0 Tonkawa Buccaneers and the 7-0 Hominy Bucs will battle in Hominy. Hear that game with Joe Thompson and Jeremy Bristow on 1047 The Bull. The Rock &... Read More.

City of Newkirk made aware of phone scam

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

The City of Newkirk's been made aware of a phone scam where a live person is posing as an employee for Evergy and asking for past due electric bills to be paid or service will be disconnected. This is a scam. Please disregard these phone calls. The city has contacted Evergy and made them... Read More.

Newkirk VFW Auxiliary seeking volunteers to help place flags at cemetery

Wednesday, May 25 by Lyman James

The Newkirk VFW Auxiliary will be placing flags at the Newkirk Cemetery on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Volunteers are needed and very much appreciated. We will meet at the Flag pole between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Also, the flags will be picked up on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Volunteers are needed for this also... Read More.

Newkirk Library seeking volunteers for summer lunch program

Wednesday, May 18 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Library is in need of volunteers to help with their summer lunch program... if you or an organization you belong to can find time to assist them with this worthy cause, please stop in to Capone's Hoagie's at 116 W 7th in Newkirk and sign the volunteer sheet to reserve a week... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools taking public lease bids on section of land

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Public School will be taking public lease bids on 12.6 acres less or more of grass land with pond located 701 So Magnolia Newkirk. Some fencing repair and/or temporary fencing will need to be completed.Land Lease bid is due Tuesday, 17th 12:00 noon. Bid Sheets are available in the Central Office.