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Moulton released on $100,000 bond after fatal accident near Newkirk

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Following the fatal accident that killed an Ark City teen Tuesday northeast of Newkirk, Walker Moulton was released on a $100,000 bond. Moulton will appear in the Kay County District Court at 9 a.m. on November 5. Moulton, soon to turn 19-years-old in November, was booked Tuesday into the Kay County Jail on charges of... Read More.

Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit returns to Newkirk October 25

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department’s “Public Health on the Go” mobile unit will be located at 107 W. 7th St, Newkirk, OK, October 25, 2021. Mobile clinic hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Kay County Health Department at 580-762-1641. Services... Read More.

Newkirk man in critical condition following accident west of Kaw City

Friday, September 3 by Lyman James

One person was injured due to a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday night on Oklahoma 11, two miles west of Kaw City in Kay County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that Adam L. Faul, 33, of Newkirk was driving a 2017 Honda Accord westbound on OK-11 when he failed to negotiate a right... Read More.

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Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a good position where NFD could... Read More.

Kay County “Public Health on the Go” Mobile Unit visiting Newkirk today

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

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.

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.

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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.

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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.