NOC Tonkawa hosts Northern Encounter Oct. 22

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Renfro Center.There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and learn about NOC programs and services.Prospective students will also learn about NOC clubs and organizations.Registration is from... Read More.

Veteran’s Landing Hosting Veteran Family Day

Veteran Family Day will be held Saturday, November 8 from 9am to 3pm at Veterans Landing at 111 N. 4th in downtown Ponca City.Family friendly games, food trucks and music!Veterans can enroll for benefits or file a claim.Find Veteran's Landing on Facebook, message Veterans Landing at Gmail.com or call 580-362-6375.Veteran's Landing is open Monday... Read More.
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Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show

By  HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JACK BROOKThe parents of the 29-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Dallas immigration facility in September told police their son was “completely normal” before he moved to Washington state and returned home several years ago believing he had radiation sickness, according to newly released records.Joshua Jahn had begun wearing cotton... Read More.

Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, Ponca City Police Department partnering to help deter tobacco-alcohol sales to youth

The Kay County Healthy Living Coalition and the Ponca City Police Department are once again partnering on compliance checks to deter tobacco and alcohol sales to youth.In an ongoing effort to uphold public health and safety standards, the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition, in partnership with the Ponca City Police Department, will be teaming... Read More.

Fugitive on Oklahoma’s top 10 Most Wanted List surrenders in Oregon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Less than three weeks after being added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list, Justice Jauquin Jones is in police custody. The 20-year-old, wanted for charges including rape, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and robbery, turned himself in to authorities in Oregon on Oct. 4.“This arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of... Read More.
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United Way of NC Oklahoma Pie in the Face Contest, Voting Open Now

The wait is over — voting is officially OPEN for the Pie in the Face Contest!UWNCO couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate National Dessert Day than by kicking things off a little early!Here’s how it works: $1 = 1 vote Voting runs October 14–31 The contestants with the most votes and the least votes... Read More.

NOC partners with professionals to assist with academic programs

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will welcome business professionals in nine specific areas on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to a meeting with NOC instructors in academic fields.The advisory boards meet annually with NOC instructors to discuss the changing workplace and how instructors can better prepare students for the future.The partnership between the business community and NOC... Read More.

Banana Ball returns to ONEOK Field in 2026 with three thrilling games in Tulsa

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The high-energy, fan-favorite Banana Ball is coming back to ONEOK Field in 2026.Tulsa will host three games on May 7, 8, and 9 as part of the brand-new Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL).During the 2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show on ESPN2, Tulsa was announced as a tour stop, with games... Read More.
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Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress.Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.

Legislative Update

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I was glad my recent interim study helped shine a light on the gaps in our legal system when it comes to protecting victims of this devastating crime. I now have a list of issues to explore further as I consider legislation for the next legislative session.One... Read More.