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OKLAHOMA CITY – In June, a Federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Tanner Blake Jensen, 28, and Rodney Tyrone Fahs, 26, both of Ponca City, in connection with an armed robbery of a Yale Drug Store.

KAY COUNTY — The victim of today’s fatality accident south of Newkirk has been identified by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol as Allen Keith Breaux, 47, of Wichita, Kan.  

Submitted By BERT BLANTON | PC AVIATION FOUNDATION

PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Aviation Foundation hosted 13 girls from three troops of “all-girl” scout troops at the Ponca City Regional Airport. The group attended a day-long seminar for the BSA Aviation Merit badge. 

NEWKIRK — Former Kay County Commissioner Tyson Grant Rowe, 40, is serving his 90 days in the county jail.

NEWKIRK — An initial appearance is set for Matthew Mark Luke, 37, Ponca City, on Dec. 6 in Kay County District Court.

NEWKIRK — A Ponca City police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested and charged with a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse assault and battery against a pregnant woman in Kay County District Court.

NEWKIRK — Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier reports that the northbound lane of U.S. 77 is now open and one lane of southbound traffic is open as crews work to remove the wreckage of a one-vehicle accident that was reported at 6:10 p.m.

By SHARON ROWEN |KAY NEWSCOW

NEWKIRK — At least 30 people including some Blackwell city employees showed up at the Kay County Courthouse today to show support for Blackwell police Lt. John Mitchell.

Ponca City police continue to investigate the disappearance of 31-year-old Joshua Kyle Battiest, who was reported missing on Jan. 21, 2019. He was last seen on Dec. 22, 2018.

PONCA CITY — Today Ponca City police responded to Bridgeway, 620 west Grand, this morning for a report of subject suffering from acid burns.