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Filing Begins for Offices in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa

Tuesday, January 31 by Lyman James

Candidates interested in filing for office in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk and Tonkawa municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023. Carol Leaming, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the County Election Board no later than... Read More.

Tonkawa Enterprizes Buys Sun ‘n’ Fun – Opening Memorial Weekend

Friday, January 20 by Lyman James

Sun 'n' Fun Waterpark will reopen this summer with a new name and new owners. Tonkawa Enterprizes has purchased the attraction from Ken and Marcie Batschelett, and is working on renovations and a Memorial Weekend opening.The park will now be called The Hub H20 Family Waterpark, and you can now follow the progress... Read More.

Tonkawa Grow Operation a Total Loss after Fire

Friday, January 20 by Lyman James

Smoke filled the skies over Tonkawa yesterday and was visible for miles after the marijuana grow facility at 105 North Main in the downtown area caught fire. According to KFOR, the facility been declared by officials to be a total loss.The fire started just before 9:30 Thursday morning and crews worked into the afternoon... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Food Donation to Local Food Pantry

Monday, December 12 by Lyman James

NOC Tonkawa PTK President Samantha Smith presented canned goods and over $300 cash to Christi Hook and Cathy Ballard for the First Baptist Church Food Pantry. Pictured (L-R): PTK Sponsor Lynn DeMuth, Christ Hook, Samantha Smith, Cathy Ballard. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Calendar – Remainder of Semester

Monday, December 5 by Lyman James

Dec. 9: Final Day to Withdraw from All Courses Dec. 10: Away Mavs Basketball vs. Dallas Mountain View, 2 p.m. Dec. 11: NOC Choir, Madrigal Singers, Concert Band Christmas Concert, KPAC, 2 p.m. Dec. 12-15: Final Exams Dec. 13: Student Honor Recital, KPAC, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14: Board of Regents Meeting, Conference Room, 1 p.m. Dec. 15: No Classes Dec. 15: ... Read More.

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel... Read More.

City of Tonkawa’s brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

City of Tonkawa's brief update on the progress on the main water line break repairs:Sometime during the last week of June, a large break developed in the 12” water main that brings the city’s water from the well field and out-of-town basin into town. The break occurred in the middle of the stream of... Read More.

Tonkawa Police currently hiring Part-Time Dispatchers

Thursday, May 26 by Lyman James

The Tonkawa Police Department is currently hiring Part-Time Dispatchers. The dual-role of dispatcher, at the Tonkawa Police Department, serves as a Communications Officer and a Detention Officer (Jailer). As a Communications Officer/Dispatcher, the selected candidate’s main responsibility will be to facilitate communication between citizens and multiple emergency agencies. The Tonkawa Police/Fire E-911 Communications Center... Read More.

Tonkawa Police Officers will be out on patrol to enforce the “Click-It or Ticket” campaign

Wednesday, May 25 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Police Officers will be out on patrol to enforce the "Click-It or Ticket" campaign that will run from May 23, 2022, to June 05, 2022. We want our community's citizens and visitors to have a safe Memorial Day Holiday. Tonkawa Police will join numerous Oklahoma Law Enforcement Agencies to crack down on seatbelt... Read More.

Abducted Rose Hill Boy Found Near Tonkawa; Ditched Suspect Car Found In Cowley County

Friday, May 20 by Lyman James

A missing 5-year-old Rose Hill child was found in Tonkawa Thursday evening following a search by both the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.An Amber Alert was issued Thursday when it was reported an unidentified male subject and the child’s biological mother, who previously had her parental rights severed by the... Read More.