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Newkirk Public Schools Releases Statement Following Comments During Basketball Game

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

Following comments made during the introduction of the girl's district basketball game in Newkirk Friday night, Newkirk Public Schools Superintendent Brady Barnes released the following statement. "While introducing players at Friday night’s girls high school basketball game, the District’s long-time announcer made an unfortunate and inappropriate personal comment concerning the names of some of the... Read More.

ODOT Awarded Contract To Resurface U.S. 77 Near Newkirk

Thursday, February 13 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - U.S. Highway 77 north of Newkirk is a stretch of highway that provides potholes and no shoulders, making it difficult for vehicles to drive on. That is likely to change as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $9 million contract to resurface the highway. Evans & Associates won the bid... Read More.

Newkirk And Tonkawa Propositions Both Pass

Wednesday, February 12 by Lyman James

Voters in Tonkawa made their ways to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a new city proposition, and Newkirk residents voted on a proposition for Newkirk Public School District I-125. Both propositions di pass. Posted below are unofficial election results provided to us by Kay County.

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Two Newkirk Juveniles Injured In Accident

Tuesday, February 11 by Lyman James

Two juveniles were involved in an injury accident that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. on the Arkansas River near State Line Road, located eight miles north and 6.5 miles east of Newkirk in Kay County. While the collision was not not reported by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol until 11:38 p.m. Saturday, the... Read More.

Newkirk School System Hosts Active Attack Scenario

Tuesday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Newkirk Public School system hosted an Active Attack Scenario on Monday, Jan. 20. It was only a scenario, but the training was real. Newkirk also did not have school on Monday. The Kay County Sheriff's Office appreciates everyone's cooperation.

Candidates For Newkirk City Commission

Friday, January 10 by Lyman James

After the deadline on Wednesday, Jan. 8, three candidates have filed for seat No. 1 of the Newkirk City Commissioner. The candidates are Ryan Shawn Smykil, 43, Eliot Tucker, 43, and Joe Anderson, 74, Anderson is the current incumbent after he was appointed to the seat. A non-partisan general election will take place on Feb. 11.... Read More.

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Candidates Can File For Newkirk Municipal

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - Candidates for municipal office of Commissioner Number 1 of the City of Newkirk file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020. Cheryl Howard, Secretary of the County Election Board, said the filing period ends at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted at the... Read More.

Wind Farm Meeting Set For Wednesday In Newkirk

Monday, April 1 by Lyman James

Newkirk area residents who have voiced concerns about the proposed wind farm to be constructed near Newkirk and Kildare will have an opportunity to receive information and voice their concern about the wind farm being close to Newkirk City Limits. Duke Energy Renewables, the company responsible for the proposed wind farm, will hold a... Read More.

Newkirk And Braman Electing New Mayor And Board Of Trustees Members

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

The Kay County communities of Newkirk and Braman will be deciding new members for the board of trustees, and Newkirk will decide a new mayor. Running for the city mayor in Newkirk are Brian Hobbs and Roy Dietrich. The candidates running for board of trustees offices 1 and 3 in Braman include Michael Barton,... Read More.

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Newkirk Residents Concerned About Proposed Wind Farm

Thursday, March 21 by Lyman James

The Frontier Wind Farm that is located east of Blackwell is looking to expand further east towards Newkirk and Kildare with a second phase called Frontier Farm 2. Not all Newkirk residents are happy with the expansion as citizens fear with wind turbines being on the outside of town, could decrease property values and... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street Named Finalist

Thursday, March 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced on March 1 the finalist's of the program's annual statewide awards competition, which included the Newkirk Main Street organization. All finalists will be honored, and the winners are to be announced May 7 at the 30th Annual Main Street Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Center Hotel... Read More.

Newkirk City Street Project On The Move Forward

Friday, March 8 by Lyman James

There are a number of streets in Newkirk that are in need of repairs due to deterioration from the weather, as well as traffic and age. The city is one step closer to rehabilitating those streets as the Newkirk City Council discussed several contract bids at the Feb. 25 meeting. The city opened bids... Read More.