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Blackwell woman killed in accident Thursday morning

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a Blackwell resident was killed today in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 10:51 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of S. 13th Street and west Hubbard Road, two miles south of Blackwell.Troopers report that Cynthia Cox, 56, died at the scene from massive head trauma.Cox was the driver... Read More.

15-Year-Old With BB Guns The Cause For Police Presence In AC Park

Friday, June 17 by Lyman James

Ark City police were called to Paris Park Thursday afternoon for a report of a person with a rifle that was also wearing a gun in a holster.According to a news release from ACPD Chief Eric Burr, several officers arrived after 1 p.m. and contacted a 15-year-old Ark City resident. Police confirmed that the... Read More.

Ponca City Police Officers respond to reported domestic with an armed suspect Thursday

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

On 05/19/22 at approximately 5:37 p.m., Ponca City Police Officers responded to Timbers Apartments for a reported domestic with an armed suspect. Before officers arrived, the suspect left southbound on 14th Street in a white SUV. A short time later, officers spotted the suspect vehicle near Taco Stop. The driver fled and officers lost sight... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held Thursday for new sidewalk in Blackwell

Wednesday, May 18 by Lyman James

A Ribbon Cutting will be held this Thursday, May 19 at 9 a.m. in Blackwell for the new sidewalk project that runs along West Ferguson Street from 13th Street to Blackwell Elementary School. The sidewalk is to help kids who walk to the school that don't want to walk along the street. This project is... Read More.

Mavs’ Softball in regionals on Thursday

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks face Western in the NJCAA Region 2 Softball Tournament Thursday at 11 a.m.The tournament is in Piedmont, Oklahoma, May 12-15.NOC Tonkawa (25-21) enters as the #4 seed while Western (23-19) is the #5 seed. The Mavs were 17-15 in league play while Western was 16-16.The Mavs won three of... Read More.

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Informational Meeting set for Thursday

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools will be holding an informational meeting for parents of upcoming PreK and Kindergarten students on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to share pertinent information with parents of 4- 5-year-old students who will be attending PCPS during the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The meetings will take... Read More.

Red Flag Warning in effect for Thursday

Thursday, April 7 by Lyman James

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area from 10 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. this evening for gusty winds, low humidity and warm temperatures. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, the counties included in the Red Flag Warning are Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Major, Garfield, Noble, Blaine, Kingfisher, Caddo, Canadian,... Read More.

Early voting available for Kay County starting Thursday

Monday, March 28 by Lyman James

Tuesday, April 5 will be the next election day across northern Oklahoma. However, if you’d like to vote early, then early voting will be this upcoming Thursday and Friday at the Election Board located at 219 S. Main Street in the Kay County Administration Building. Voters can not vote early at polling locations. Polls will... Read More.

Nebraska couple and daughter killed in plane crash near Pond Creek on Thursday

Monday, March 21 by Lyman James

A Nebraska couple and their adult daughter were killed in the crash of a small plane in northwestern Oklahoma, according to an official at a funeral home the couple owned. William Lauber, 58, and his wife, Christine Lauber, 58, both of Milford, Nebraska, and their daughter Regan Lauber, 21, of Lincoln, Nebraska, all died in... Read More.

Nearly 60 acres burns near Peckham Thursday

Monday, March 7 by Lyman James

Firefighters spent nearly three hours battling a grass fire Thursday afternoon northeast of Peckham.The blaze was started by someone cutting metal in the grass and burned nearly 60 acres.Fire departments hope to address Kay County Commissioners today about approving another burn ban for the county. Newkirk, Peckham, Kildare, River Road, Blackwell and Dale Township... Read More.

PCPS Parent/Teacher conferences set for Thursday and Tuesday

Tuesday, February 8 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will hold Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 10 and Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Students will be out of school on Friday, Feb. 11 due to conferences and on Monday, Feb. 14 for a Professional Development Day.Parents should contact their school office ASAP to schedule a Parent/Teacher... Read More.

Lamont man injured after Thursday night accident in Ponca City

Friday, December 31 by Lyman James

One man is injured following an accident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night at the intersection of Prospect and LA Cann in Ponca City.Bryan Dowell, 31, of Lamont was driving a 2021 Chevy Camaro northbound on LA Cann, attempted to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone and met another vehicle.... Read More.