Primary tough on local incumbents
Staff Report Kay County voters took to the polls last Tuesday and delivered knock-outs to at least two incumbents. There were 7,658 votes cast in Kay County for the June 16 Primary Election deciding mostly Republican contests. More than 575,000 votes were cast for candidates statewide. Kay County will welcome a new county commissioner in…
Read MoreFather’s Day storm brings flooding
Staff Report The tornado sirens sounded in Newkirk early Monday morning after the National Weather Service advised people there to take cover. A tornado warning had been issued for northwestern Kay County until 1 a.m. The NWS reported it had seen a tornado forming west of Newkirk. However, the NWS let the tornado warning expire,…
Read MoreRogers returns home after accident
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Just over three weeks after Isabella Rogers, of Newkirk, was hit by a car in rural Kay County, she was released from the hospital in Tulsa and returned home on June 10. As a result of her injury, she had to have part of her leg amputated. She also endured…
Read MoreElection Day
Tuesday was Primary Election Day in Newkirk and across the state. Voters came out to vote for congressional, gubernatorial, legislative and judge candidates. Results will be published in next week’s edition. “In person was busy and today has been very busy. It seems like people are getting out to vote,” said a spokesperson with the…
Read MoreStormy Saturday
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Kay County was hit hard last Saturday evening by two rounds of severe storms that caused widespread damage in Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, and into rural areas of the county. Flash flooding was also an issue following the storms. Some parts of Ponca City received over three inches of…
Read MoreFFA members take part in parade
Press Release Newkirk FFA members took part in the 67th annual 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade held in Ponca City last week. During the parade, Newkirk FFA and the Ponca City FFA Chapter members helped the Akdar Shriners pass out popcorn. On opening night of the rodeo, Newkirk FFA members also had the honor of…
Read MoreMom recounts daughter’s accident and aftermath
By ADAM CATLIN NHJ Editor Long-time Newkirk resident Isabella Rogers has been in St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa for over two weeks since the car accident that took part of her leg. Her mother, TiAta Dawn, started a gofundme.com campaign called Prayers and Aid for Isabella’s Healing Journey, which had raised $205 as of June…
Read MorePool Opens
The Newkirk Aquatic Facility had its opening day for the summer season June 4. Returning Pool Manager Kim Wilson said the first few days of the season have been “really good.” She said the nearly 90-year old pool had a recent paint job before it was filled for the summer. Admission is $3 and pool…
Read MoreWet weather slowing area harvest
Staff Report The wheat harvest in Oklahoma has been underway for nearly two weeks and as of Monday about 60% complete, according to the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. A spokesperson at Two Rivers Coop in Newkirk on Monday said progress has been slower with the area harvest not going full speed. The wheat commission stated that…
Read MoreEarly voting in primary elections starts today
Staff Report Early voting begins today for voters in Kay County for Tuesday’s primary election. All voters have the option of voting early at their county election board, regardless of the reason. “You do not need an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the County Election Board or…
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