NMS releases first semester honor rolls
Press Release NEWKIRK — Newkirk Middle School is pleased to announce the principal’s and superintendent’s honor rolls for the fall 2022 semester. Principal’s honor roll Sixth Grade Karter Bowman, Gateley Bretherton, Jay Collins, Eleanor Engbrock, Markus Enochs, Parker Fields, Lacee Freek, Daxton Hasselbring, Macy Heilig, Makena Holden, Levi Kubik, Kyleigh Lindsey, Stormy McBride, Nekole Moorhead,…
Read MoreCandidate filing begins for Newkirk, Braman, Kaw City and Tonkawa municipal offices
Press Release NEWKIRK — Candidates interested in filing for office in Newkirk, Braman, Kaw City and Tonkawa municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6. Carol Leaming, secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the County Election Board…
Read MoreBasketball Homecoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers will celebrate the Homecoming Coronation tomorrow, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. following the junior varsity games. Front row, from left, Kate Free, Cierra Usry, Hannah Thompson, Kyson Vap, Tayton Voegele and Claire Schieber. Nack row, Lane Stone, Drake Duncan, Daniel Harrelson, Gunnar Cole,…
Read MoreWrestling Homecoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers will celebrate Wrestling Homecoming Coronation tomight at 6 f0llowing the middle school match. Front row, from left, Torynn Smykil, Samantha Simpson, Raylee Gardner, Kaylee Armstrong, Bailey Wever and Brinlea Weant. Back row, Brady Oldfield, Trenton Scott, James Newman, Wrangler Collyar, Josiah Owen, and Xander Stephens.
Read MoreKay 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…
Read MoreActive Shooter Training
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…
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