Tulsa District awards contract for Kaw Bridge repair
News Release The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to repair the girders of the bridge over Kaw Dam, near Ponca City on June 12. The Tennessee Valley Authority will begin making repairs after delivery of construction materials. Those materials are scheduled to arrive in mid-August 2026. “We recognize the…
Read MoreCrash on Highway 11 renews safety concerns
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor A recent crash on Highway 11 west of Kaw City last Thursday has renewed concerns from area motorists about the safety of the road. The crash occurred on Highway 11 and Rocky Ridge Road, west of Kaw City at 11 a.m. last Thursday and kept the roadway closed for several…
Read MoreCity to crack down on dogs at large
News Release Last week, the City of Newkirk issued a statement on its social media page reminding people to be responsible pet owners. “Recently, we’ve seen an increase in dogs roaming loose around town,” the statement read. “While your pup may be the sweetest dog you’ve ever met, not everyone knows that. Even the friendliest…
Read MoreParent demands action from city
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Newkirk City Manager Jane Thomas said she and Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier will come up with a plan of action regarding the city’s storm drains. Shannon Eads has been asking for action by the city after the incident on June 25 involving her sons and a storm drain at…
Read MoreNative Culture
By LILLY SEATON CT INTERN What began as a small grant grew into a well established program for Native American culture. At South Haven High School, the Native American Student Association gives students the opportunity to celebrate and express their heritage, share their traditions and educate others about Native American culture. The organization has grown…
Read MoreFieldhouse open house July 9
The public is invited to an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today for the new Newkirk Fieldhouse. The remodeled facility includes expanded locker rooms, a weight room, public restrooms and a concession area. The $5.59 million project is part of a school bond approved by voters in 2024. Other other items in the…
Read MoreRecent water woes in Kay County
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Last week’s order to boil water in Tonkawa remained in effect Tuesday morning as city and state officials continued testing to ensure the public water system was safe from bacteria contamination. That along with two incidents over the past two months affecting the water treatment plant in Newkirk have renewed…
Read MoreFireworks return in Newkirk
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor July 4 thunderstorms proved to be no match for the first fireworks show in Newkirk in 20 years. By 7 p.m. Saturday evening, Newkirk residents were already parked and lined up at the old country club for the fireworks to start after sunset. Lightning still was streaking across the sky…
Read MoreStormy week ends, clean up begins
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Newkirk ended the month with just over seven inches of rainfall thanks to recent storms during the past week. Newkirk has received just over 18 inches of rainfall for the year so far. On June 25, winds gusting over 50 miles per hour caused significant structural damage in Braman. A…
Read MoreSenior center to reopen soon
The Newkirk Senior Center hopes to reopen sometime after the July 4 holiday with two air conditioning units on their way to cool down the building so it can be safely and comfortably used. The center has been closed since mid-June after two of the facility’s three air conditioning units shot craps. The City Commission…
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