Tonkawa Archives - Page 9 of 11

NOC Tonkawa athletes earn 3.29 GPA for academic year

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

Athletes at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa earned a 3.29 Grade Point Average for the 2019-20 academic year. Athletic Director Jeremy Hise recently announced the academic achievement for NOC Tonkawa athletes. Overall, six athletic programs earned at least a 3.00 GPA. “A 3.29 is an impressive GPA,” Hise said. “It is hard to predict where... Read More.

Tonkawa Tribal offices to close for one week due to COVID-19 exposure

Friday, June 12 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma made the announcement Thursday that all Tonkawa Tribal offices will be closed for the next week.This is due to an exposure of COVID-19 in the Tonkawa community and tribe. However, there are no confirmed positive cases at this time. The Tonkawa Tribe continues to take necessary precautions for everyone's health... Read More.

Tonkawa Tribe postponing 40th annual PowWow

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

Due to the concerns of COVID-19, the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma has decided to postpone the 40th annual PowWow at this time.The Tonkawa Tribal Committee said in a press release that the decision was not easy to make, but stated that the concerns for participants, vendors and attendees are their top priority.A new date... Read More.

Tonkawa Police arrest teen with felony warrant

Tuesday, May 26 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Police department arrested Tyler Dakota Tilley, 19, over the weekend after a $25,000 felony warrant was issued by the Kay County District Court on May 21.Tilley faces felony charges of: Indecent Proposal to a Child Under the Age of 16-Years Old, Solicit a Minor for Indecent Exposure/Obscene Material and Possession of Child Pornography.... Read More.

Investigations underway for credit card fraud attempt, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie and Perry

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

Investigations are underway for an individual that has attempted credit card fraud, identity theft and forgery in Tonkawa, Guthrie, Perry and other locations.Each town mentioned has their Police Department involved in the investigation. No mask and gloves on in the pictures from his first crime. Mask and gloves are on in the video at... Read More.

Groundbreaking to begin this month for Tonkawa Grade School add-on

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Public Schools looks to begin the groundbreaking for the additional Grade School this month.The new addition will include two new classrooms and bathrooms as they will be added to the north end of the grade school facility. The bid was awarded by School General Contractor Bryan Hembree. The addition was made possible following... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa PTK students inducted

Tuesday, April 28 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Phi Theta Kappa Xi Theta Chapter announced their 2020 inductees this week. Normally, the inductees are honored in a reception at the NOC Tonkawa Renfro Center but the event was canceled due to Covid-19. According to NOC Phi Theta Kappa sponsor Lynn Demuth, “The Purpose for Phi Theta Kappa... Read More.

Tonkawa principle announces Bucs Valedictorians

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

Tonkawa principle Kyle Simpson has announced the Valedictorians for the Bucs class of 2020. They include Rosie Conaway, Ashton Linton, Reagan Mulligan and Cassidy Williamson. Congratulations! Information on Graduation Ceremonies for Tonkawa have not been released.

Wichita man under the influence of alcohol causes collision near Tonkawa

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision happened at 5:16 a.m. Friday morning on I-35 southbound at milemarker 211, the U.S. 60 exit west of Tonkawa.Jeffrey Pappan II, 26, of Wichita, Ks. was driving northbound in the southbound lane of I-35. In an attempt to avoid a collision, a Red 2019 Freightliner driven by Phillip Peterson, 45,... Read More.

Tonkawa Casinos Temporarily Closing

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from Tonkawa Hotel & Casino Tonkawa, OK - The safety and security of our guests and team members is our top priority for all three of our casinos - Tonkawa Hotel & Casino, Native Lights Casino and Tonkawa Gasino.While we take great pride in our high standards of cleanliness... Read More.

King, Murray named NOC Tonkawa Homecoming royalty

Monday, February 17 by Lyman James

TONKAWA - Demaree King and Carlee Murray were named the Northern Oklahoma College Homecoming King and Queen Thursday night at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The coronation was held at halftime of the Mavs game against Redlands. Murray is a sophomore from Granite majoring in General Arts & Sciences. Murray represents Women’s Basketball. She is an... 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.