Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended starting Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed OKDHS of the suspension, which affects over 684,600 Oklahomans who rely on these... Read More.

No suspect yet in OSU shooting, campus crime stats reveal few weapons arrests

STILLWATER, Okla. -An investigation into a shooting that wounded three people outside an Oklahoma State University dorm has not yielded a suspect or any arrests. But, a newly released police report reveals investigators believe the shooting was gang related.Details are still sparse, and campus police are asking the public for tips.“You’re not supposed to have a firearm on... Read More.

Ponca City Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration of Freedom

This year we celebrate the 29th Annual Ponca City Veteran's Day Parade AND Celebration of Freedom! The Ponca City Veterans Day Parade starts on Grand Ave.  at 10:45am at 1st St and runs through to 6th St, ending a War Memorial Park on north 7th. The Review Stand will be at 4th St intersection. (The... Read More.
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NOC seeking distinguished alumni nominations

Northern Oklahoma College is seeking nominations for the 2026 NOC Distinguished Alumni Award.Nominations are due Nov. 1, according to Ciera Kirby, Director of Alumni & Community Relations.Selected honorees will be inducted into the NOC Hall of Fame at the Alumni and Friends Reunion to be held in the spring.  This is the 24th year... Read More.
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NOC Spring Nursing application deadline Oct. 31

The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is currently accepting applications for Spring 2026.The deadline for applications is October 31.Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission and be accepted to Northern Oklahoma College prior to acceptance in the Nursing Program. Applicants are selected based on qualifications and space availability.NOC has nursing programs at Tonkawa,... Read More.
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‘No Kings’ protests being funded by foundations run by George Soros: report

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The “No Kings” protests took place on Saturday are being funded by foundations belonging to billionaire philanthropist George Soros.One of the groups is the Open Society Foundations, founded by the major Democratic donor.Through a fund, the foundation issued a $3 trillion grant to the Indivisible Organization that was good for two years... Read More.

Shooting Update: OSU Police Department and Campus Safety

UPDATE 11 AM: The OSUPD continues to investigate the incident that occurred this morning. We want to reiterate that this was isolated and the campus is safe. The suspect is no longer on campus. As the event happened, all parties left campus. Officers were on scene quickly and secured the scene. We are working... Read More.

Stillwater Police: Shooting on OSU Campus

***UPDATE SUNDAY*** The incident occurred outside and not inside the residence hall.At 3:42 a.m., Stillwater Police Department officers responded to McDonald’s, 110 E. McElroy, regarding a report of a gunshot victim.As officers were performing life-saving measures, it was determined that the incident occurred on the Oklahoma State University campus.Stillwater Police and OSU Police located the... Read More.