Legislative Forum in Newkirk Friday

Newkirk, this is your chance to be heard! Come out to the Legislative Forum on February 27 at 10 AM at the Newkirk Library. Connect with Senator Bill Coleman and Representative John Pfeiffer. Stay engaged and informed together.  

NOC Distinguished Alumni banquet set for March 26

 Wilma Harman, Adam Leaming, and Rick Scott will be honored Thursday, March 26 as the Northern Oklahoma College Distinguished Alumni Banquet. Non-refundable tickets are now available for $25 each. Harman, deceased, NOC Class of 1973, was an NOC Fine Arts Division Instructor. Leaming, NOC Class of 2001, is the Superintendent of Ponca... Read More.
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Standing Firm for Your Rights

Things are moving quickly here at the Capitol. I presented House Bill 3094 last week in the Judiciary-Civil Committee, a measure centered on a principle I firmly believe in, which is trusting law-abiding citizens. The bill would have allowed individuals with a valid Self-Defense Act (SDA) license to carry... Read More.
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What is Cedar Fever? How mountain cedar pollen impacts Oklahoma each winter

Mountain Cedar tree Photo Credit: OSU Extension Office Allergy seasons come in all shapes and sizes across Oklahoma. And even when the winter cold settles in, many Oklahomans still find themselves sniffling and sneezing due to a common winter culprit: Those pesky mountain cedar trees. What is Cedar Fever? According to the Oklahoma... Read More.

Hay truck convoy heads to western Oklahoma to aid farmers after wildfires

A convoy of semis loaded with hay left eastern Oklahoma early Thursday morning, bound for Western Oklahoma to assist farmers affected by recent wildfires. The convoy passed through Tulsa around 5:15 a.m. Thursday on its way to the Beaver County area. Former State Senator Blake Stephens, who is helping organize the... Read More.

NOC Planetarium show set for March 3

The Northern Oklahoma College Enid March planetarium show is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will present a show for children, “The Little Star That Could.” Osell will also show the night sky over Enid in the spring and point out interesting objects to look for during spring... Read More.
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Could drones help eradicate Oklahoma’s Red Cedars?

BLANCHARD, OKLA. - Drones could become a more prominent tool in the fight against Oklahoma’s Cedar population, as the state continues to get more aggressive in its conversations about wildfire prevention. On Tuesday, lawmakers, conservationists, and other officials attended a demonstration in Blanchard hosted by Grass Ag— a newly formed company... Read More.