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Arkansas City man killed in accident north of Newkirk Saturday

Monday, July 12 by Lyman James

An Arkansas City, Kansas man was killed in a one-vehicle accident just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning on U.S. 77 and State Line Road, about 7.5 miles north of Newkirk in Kay County.According to KFOR-TV, Andrew Banta, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Andrew was driving a 2016... Read More.

Newkirk citizens can shoot off fireworks at the country club this year

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Citizens of Newkirk will be allowed to shoot off fireworks at the Newkirk Country Club this year beginning Friday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 4th in the area on the east side of the Entrance Road near the softball field to the boxcar area.There will be no shooting of fireworks at the shelter houses... Read More.

Planned city-wide power outage in Newkirk scheduled for June 12

Wednesday, May 26 by Lyman James

On Saturday, June 12th, there will be a city-wide power outage in Newkirk starting at 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. the next morning to replace poles at the substation that support the lines feeding the town's transformers. The project is necessary to improve the city's power grid.

City of Newkirk hiring reserve police officers

Tuesday, May 25 by Lyman James

The City of Newkirk is looking to hire reserve police officers. Must be reserve or full-time certified through CLEET. Contact the Newkirk Police Department for more information at 580-362-2414.

High Speed Internet Wireless Access Point available in Newkirk

Wednesday, April 28 by Lyman James

Through cooperation with OneNet, Dr. Brian Whitacre of OSU Agriculture Economics, and Kay County OSU Extension, there is now a Wireless Internet Access Point available in the parking lot north of the Kay County Courthouse. OneNet, the comprehensive digital communications initiative of the state system of higher education, answered the call of the Keep... Read More.

Newkirk woman killed in icy collision north of Guthrie

Monday, February 8 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at 4:13 a.m. Monday morning on Interstate 35 near mile marker 166 on the Cimarron River Bridge, approximately 7 miles north of Guthrie in Payne County.A total of six vehicles were involved. One being a 2004 Chevy Venture van driven by Kelly Hillhouse, 51, of Newkirk. Hillhouse was pronounced dead... Read More.

Newkirk High School Hosting Shoe Drive

Wednesday, November 18 by Lyman James

The Newkirk High School Class of 2023 is needing help to raise funds for their upcoming After Prom in 2021.To do so, you can donate your old or gently used shoes. The shoes collected are matched by the students and parents and then donated to third world countries.The shoe drive ends December 1st.You can... Read More.

Football games cancelled for Blackwell and Newkirk this week

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

Two area teams will not be playing high school football on Friday, Nov. 5.Blackwell's game at home against Oklahoma Christian Schools, and Newkirk's game at Perry are the two games cancelled. Blackwell and Newkirk both reported new COVID-19 cases within their schools this week.Newkirk is going with virtual classes this week due to 8... Read More.

Newkirk Schools go virtual this week due to COVID-19

Monday, November 2 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools will operate under their home bound virtual education of their Return to Learn Plan this week. NPS currently has 8 employees and students that have tested positive for Covid-19 and approximately 65 contact traced individuals.

Newkirk football game against Hennessey cancelled

Wednesday, September 30 by Lyman James

Newkirk High School made the announcement on Tuesday that the upcoming game against Hennessey has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.Earlier in the week, Newkirk Public Schools announced that a student tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.There are approximately 30 students and staff members contact traced and in quarantine as of Tuesday. All... Read More.

Newkirk student tests positive for COVID-19 over the weekend

Tuesday, September 29 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools shared on their Facebook page that a student tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.There are approximately 30 students and staff members contact traced and in quarantine as of today. All students and staff members that were affected have been contacted.NPS reminds parents to complete the attendance questionnaire daily for each... Read More.

Homecoming 2020 schedule for Newkirk

Friday, September 18 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools has released a schedule regarding homecoming activities for Friday, Sept. 18. 12 p.m. - Pep Rally 2 p.m.- Parade in downtown Newkirk 6 p.m. -Coronation 7 p.m. -Game Time vs. OBAPep Rally info: Parents and alumni are asked to enter the southeast or northeast entrance and will sit on the east side. Parents and alumni are... Read More.