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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.

City of Ponca City will observe Thursday and Friday as City Holidays

Monday, December 20 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 as City Holidays:• Ponca City Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, and will REOPEN Monday, December 27. • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, December 23, or Friday, December 24, and will RESUME Monday, December 27. •... Read More.

One person identified following Thursday morning accident east of Newkirk

Tuesday, December 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has identified the Newkirk resident critically injured Thursday in a one-vehicle accident as Jeremy Allen Bristow, 42. Jeremy was airlifted to Wesley Medical Trauma Center in Wichita, Kan. in critical condition with a broken collarbone, broken right arm, collapsed left lung, head injury and several broken ribs.Kelly Bristow called in... Read More.

One person in critical condition after accident east of Newkirk Thursday morning

Monday, December 6 by Lyman James

One person was hospitalized in critical condition following an accident at 7:01 a.m. Thursday on Silverdale Road, one mile north of River Road, east of Newkirk.Kelly Bristow called in to the Kay County Sheriff's Department to report that him and his son were involved in a rollover accident which injured his son. The 911... Read More.

City of Ponca City offices closed Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, November 23 by Lyman James

City of Ponca City offices will be closed Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, November 25, or Friday, November 26, and will RESUME Monday, November 29. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411. • Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Thursday, November 25,... Read More.