Blackwell Journal-Tribune

01/08/2026

🗞️ The newest issue of the Blackwell Journal-Tribune is out now!

The January 7 edition is available — and it’s packed with great local stories, including:

✨ A look at this week’s Smile of the Week
🏛️ Highlights from the TOHS Museum raffle
📚 Community achievements and recognitions
🗓️ Upcoming local events and announcements
🏗️ Updates on city projects and local progress

Pick up your copy today and stay connected with what’s happening in Blackwell and Kay County!

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01/07/2026

🚨 MAIN STREET COLLISION 🚨

A three-vehicle accident on Main Street Wednesday afternoon sent one car into a nearby building, according to the Blackwell Police Department.

Police confirmed that two people were injured. The incident remains under investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.

Blackwell Police, Blackwell Fire, and other emergency crews responded to the scene to clear debris and manage traffic.

A full report will appear in the Jan. 14 edition of the Blackwell Journal-Tribune.

01/07/2026

Is your New Year’s resolution to read more books? Good. It should be.
According to a troubling end-of-year article from The Atlantic, if you read a book in 2025—just one—you now belong to an endangered species.
“Like honeybees and red wolves, the population of American readers, Lector americanus, has been declining for decades,” the article reported. Fewer than half of Americans read a single book in 2022, and only 38 percent cracked open a novel or short story. Even worse, daily reading for pleasure has been dropping by about 3 percent a year since 2003.
Things don’t improve when you look at younger readers. In 2023, only 14 percent of 13-year-olds read for fun almost every day—down from 27 percent a decade earlier. Many high school and college students now struggle to finish a book cover to cover.
Bleak stuff.
But if reading feels like a chore, here’s a radical thought: maybe you’re just reading the wrong things—or reading them the wrong way.

Is your New Year’s resolution to read more books? Good. It should be.According to a troubling end-of-year article from The Atlantic, if you read a...

01/07/2026

Judy Partee, 78, of Braman, OK, passed away on December 31, 2025 after a battle with dementia.
Judith Ann Herrington was born on August 11, 1947 in Cedar Vale, KS, to E. Wayne and Lois (Bennett) Herrington. She lived on a farm in the county and attended school in Cedar Vale for a few years until the family moved to Ark City, KS. It was there that she graduated from high school in 1965.

Judy Partee, 78, of Braman, OK, passed away on December 31, 2025 after a battle with dementia.Judith Ann Herrington was born on August 11, 1947 in...

01/07/2026

Tickets are going fast for Blackwell’s first-ever MMA event, Rage in the Cage, which will be held January 17 at the Blackwell Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Tickets are going fast for Blackwell’s first-ever MMA event, Rage in the Cage, which will be held January 17 at the Blackwell Event Center at the...

01/06/2026

🚆 Rail Service Returns to Blackwell!!!

We are thrilled to share that after 703 days of closure and extensive safety and infrastructure work, the Blackwell Industrial Authority announces the reopening of rail service in Blackwell. The line, now operating as Land Rush Rail (a Farmrail subsidiary), has resumed operations following Federal Railroad Administration approval.

This milestone restores a critical transportation asset supporting local industries, jobs, and ongoing investment in the Blackwell Industrial Park—while strengthening regional economic ties in Oklahoma and Kansas.

⚠️ Public Safety Reminder: Trains will once again be operating through the area. Drivers and pedestrians should use extreme caution at all railroad crossings, obey all signals and signage, and follow directions from railroad personnel as work continues along the line. Please be watching for railroad workers who may flag stop at crossings as repairs continue.

More details, including information on a future grand opening, will be announced soon!
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01/04/2026

01/04/2026

01/03/2026

N**i war criminals, southern vampires, blood-thirsty infected, table tennis, singing witches, and of course, blue cat people. 2025 was a STACKED year for film:

2025’s climactic year in film has ended with not just a bang, but a raucous explosion of energy that has shaken not just the box office but also...

01/02/2026

Some of Blackwell's veterans got a heart-warming gift over the holiday season.

VFW Auxiliary Delivers Christmas Gifts to Local VeteransMembers of the Blackwell VFW Auxiliary spread holiday cheer this week by delivering...

01/02/2026

NEW ISSUE ONLINE NOW:

This week’s Blackwell Journal-Tribune is online!

The latest edition is packed with heartwarming holiday stories and important local updates, including:

✨ VFW Auxiliary delivers Christmas gifts to local veterans — a wonderful example of Blackwell taking care of its own.
🎅 Santa and the Grinch bring holiday cheer to Hillcrest Manor residents — smiles, laughter, and a little mischief included!
🏛️ City of Blackwell launches new official website — making it easier than ever to find city information online.
🍕 Blackwell Pizza Hut temporarily closes line-in for renovations — plus other local business news.
🎄 Christmas Contest winner announced — see who took home this year’s prize!

Plus weather updates, community photos, and tips to help you start the New Year on the right foot.

👉 Read it now online and stay connected with everything happening in Blackwell!

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