Kay County first responders engage in training at NMS
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — Tuesday, Jan. 3 was a tense morning in Newkirk as a convoy of Newkirk Fire/EMS vehicles raced down the street toward Newkirk Public Schools (NPS), an intensity of flashing lights stopping all motorists on the road. There were myriad law enforcement troops who also arrived…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk first responders gather outside Newkirk Public Schools Tuesday, Jan. 3 for an active shooter drill with other responders to be prepared if an event like that should place.
Read MoreSchool Bus Acquisition
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Newkirk Public Schools recently obtained a new 14-passenger activity bus, helping increase transportation of students and teachers to activities. The new bus joins a fleet that includes a larger activity bus, standard school buses, and special education bus and several Chevy Suburbans.
Read MoreWaterline Breaks
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Ther intersection at Seventh and Main, next to Equity Bank, has been intermittently closed recently due to a waterline break, which temporarily reduced water pressure in the community. City officials also addressed on on Walnut, just north of Ninth Street. The city will soon see work on the north…
Read MoreTigers Basketball
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers welcomed the Chisholm Longhorns Tuesday evening, Jan. 3 for the first home game of the season. Shown sophomore Kayden Voegele looks for an opening during the game. The team also traveled to Blackwell to take on the Maroons Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Read MoreSenior Center sees new opportunities in 2023
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Senior Citizens Center has long served the needs of the community’s older residents, providing meals, healthcare and fellowship for those who need attend. Year after year, they have met those needs, but for 2023, they have their own New Year’s Resolution, one that…
Read MoreNewkirk Library winter bingo begins
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The winter season has arrived, and many people will be closed up indoors to escape the cold air outside. One activity to keep busy while inside is reading, and the Newkirk Public Library (NPL) is encouraging that activity through the Winter Reading Bingo, with winners…
Read MoreNew retail businesses optimistic about New Year
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The world has entered a New Year with 2023, and many people are optimistically making New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives, whether that be to eat healthier, be more active, read more books or find a new outlook on life. Many businesses also see…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Public Safety Center is expected to be complete by April, and will greatly increase public safety throughout the community.
Read MorePublic Safety Center inches closer to completion
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — A large steel structure has slowly been rising off the ground at Eighth and Maple, the frame of a new building that will house all of Newkirk’s first responder services in one facility to streamline emergency responses to the community. Once completed, the Public Safety…
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