The following information is provided by the Kay County Detention Center.

By Rep. John Pfeiffer

OKLAHOMA CITY — The First Session of the 59th Legislature begins at noon Feb. 6 with the governor delivering his annual State of the State Address. The governor will outline his hopes for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. It’s up to the Legislature, however, to determine appropriations for state agencies to fund programs and services for Oklahomans.

TONKAWA —  “Teaching Artists Exhibition,” featuring the work of 12 area educators is on display in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery, located in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus.

NEWKIRK — Those interested in filing for office in Braman, Kaw City, Newkirk, Tonkawa municipalities and for Kay County Commissioner District No. 3 can file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday Feb. 6. 

NEWKIRK — A former employee of Supported Community Lifestyles is now convicted in Kay County District Court of stealing money out of a coworker’s purse.

The following information is provided by Ponca City police.

PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Jan. 23.

NEWKIRK — Those who have filed for marriage or divorce in Kay County District Court Jan. 3-27 are:

NEWKIRK — Those interested in participating in the 2023 Annual Kay County Sheriff’s Department Citizen’s Academy can pick up or request an application now.

PONCA CITY — Pioneer Technology Center recognized their board members at the January PTC Board of Education as part of School Board Recognition Month.