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NOC Mass Comm students earn awards at OKC event

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Northern Oklahoma College Mass Communication students attended the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association/Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters annual convention. The convention was held April 9 at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City. Attendees were Corban Burrell, Enid; Kadi Kienholz, Marland; Catie Blum, Ponca City; and Rowan Svob, Pond Creek. Earlier this year, students... Read More.

Oklahomans Could Purchase Route 66 Centennial License Plate Under New Law

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 3147, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has become law, authorizing the creation of the Route 66 Centennial License Plate in consultation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission. The measure became law without the Governor’s signature... Read More.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs law doubling daily recess for elementary students

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma elementary students will soon spend more time on the playground. Earlier this week, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481 into law, doubling the minimum daily recess requirement for public school students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Starting next school year, the new law requires public schools... Read More.

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51 charged in Oklahoma black-market marijuana conspiracy

Thursday, April 30

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Federal prosecutors say a sprawling black-market marijuana operation used Oklahoma grow sites to supply illegal cannabis across the country, leading to charges against 51 people and the seizure of tens of thousands of plants. A federal indictment has been unsealed charging 51 defendants across 67 counts for... Read More.

United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

Thursday, April 30

The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is displayed outside of OPEC’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner, File) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the... Read More.

Former FBI director James Comey expected to self-surrender Wednesday

Wednesday, April 29

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey leaves the Rayburn House Office Building after testifying on Capitol Hill Dec. 7, 2018, in Washington, D.C.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Former FBI director James Comey is expected to turn himself in to law enforcement Wednesday after facing new federal charges. A grand jury in... Read More.

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NOC plans DMI Student Showcase, Epic Shorts Film Festival

Wednesday, April 29

The Northern Oklahoma College Digital Media Institute’s Annual Student Showcase will be held on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Wilkin Hall room 108/110 in Tonkawa. DMI’s graduating students will be showcasing their creative skills in Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and much more. Visitors are... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Celebrates Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Wednesday, April 29

Ponca City, OK ----- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) proudly recognized the Practical Nursing April 2026 class during a meaningful pinning ceremony held last week, marking the students’ transition from training to practice in the healthcare field. Surrounded by family members, friends, and instructors, each student participated in the tradition of... Read More.

Norwood Secures Passage of Bill Creating 988 Lifeline Fund

Wednesday, April 29

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, secured House passage of Senate Bill 1369, a measure to ensure the continuation and long-term stability of Oklahoma’s 988 Mental Health Lifeline. Senate Bill 1369 would create the 988 Lifeline Revolving Fund, which will support staffing, operations and the long-term sustainability of... Read More.

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OSBI Cold Case Unit Honored in House

Wednesday, April 29

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, on Monday recognized the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Cold Case Team for its work to help resolve and bring closure to 98 cases since its creation in November 2018. Recognition took place in the Oklahoma House of Representatives' Chambers during daily... Read More.

Cleveland County Sheriff pleads no contest to embezzlement, resigns from office

Wednesday, April 29

OKLAHOMA CITY – Cleveland County Sheriff Donald Amason pleaded no contest Monday to one felony count of embezzlement, stemming from a recent indictment brought by the Multi-County Grand Jury. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Amason has agreed to resign from office effective immediately, pay $10,000 in restitution,... Read More.

US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthday

Wednesday, April 29

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel... Read More.