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‘Once in a lifetime case’: Wisconsin woman back in Oklahoma to face murder charges

Tuesday, April 14

WAGONER, Okla - A Wisconsin woman is back in Oklahoma Monday night to face her murder charges from nearly 6 years ago. Murder charges Wagoner County prosecutors charged Kore Bommeli in 2021 with killing her roommate, Talina Galloway, then cutting her body up and dumping her in Arkansas. Read More.

Greg Krause transitions from Lady Mavs coach to full-time faculty role

Tuesday, April 14

Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavs basketball coach Greg Krause is transitioning to full-time teaching and will no longer lead the Lady Mavs program. Krause joined NOC prior to the 1982-83 season and coached the Lady Mavs for 43 years, winning 660 games as head coach. “I am so appreciative of Coach... Read More.

Blackwell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Night Golf Tournament

Tuesday, April 14

The Blackwell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Night Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 9th. For this event, there are two sponsorship opportunities, Clubhouse and Hole Sponsors. This year our Clubhouse Sponsor will have an opportunity to provide swag items for bags that will be given out to each... Read More.

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NOC Student Art Exhibition Beyond the Frame

Tuesday, April 14

Beyond the Frame—the annual Northern Oklahoma College student art exhibition is on display through May 5 in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa. Visual art students Macie Brophy, Delaney Fox, Anna Jones and Neally Lantz planned and organized the exhibit as part of... Read More.

University of Tulsa investigating reported hazing incident at Kappa Sigma fraternity house

Tuesday, April 14

TULSA, Okla. - The University of Tulsa is investigating a reported hazing incident involving the Kappa Sigma fraternity house. University officials confirmed the investigation and say they are taking the report seriously. University response In a statement, the university said: “The University of Tulsa is investigating a report of hazing on campus. The university... Read More.

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Tuesday, April 14

Festivalgoers run toward the main stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the... Read More.

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Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monument

Tuesday, April 14

New York politicians and activists raise a rainbow flag on a pole in Christopher Park across the street from the Stonewall Inn, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in New York, a few days after it was removed by the National Park Service to comply with guidance from the Trump administration.... Read More.

Woman Arrested by PCPD Tactical Officers Sunday

Monday, April 13

Sunday afternoon, PCPD Officers responded to the 500 Block of South 8th St. when a resident of the apartments contacted PCPD dispatch. The resident told dispatchers that his neighbor forced her way into his apartment, armed with a butcher knife and began to stab the walls inside his apartment,... Read More.

Road Closure Begins Monday in Ponca City

Monday, April 13

PONCA CITY — Pioneer Road from approximately 300 feet east of 14th Street to the west side of the Spring Road intersection will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday April 13. Wyatt Contracting, Inc. has entered into a contract with the City of Ponca City to construct approximately 200... Read More.

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NOC qualifies for Process Technology Troubleshooting Competition in April

Monday, April 13

Northern Oklahoma College Process Technology has qualified for the NAPTA Troubleshooting Skills Competition in Pasadena, Texas. The competition is set for April 29-May 1 at the LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology on the San Jacinto College Central Campus in Pasadena, Texas. Team members include Mark Goddard (coach), Eli Coffman,... Read More.

Why are heart attacks increasing in younger adults, especially women?

Monday, April 13

Heart attacks are no longer limited to older adults. Doctors say a growing number of younger people, especially women, are now at risk. Medical experts point to changing lifestyles, underlying conditions and missed warning signs as key factors behind the trend. A shifting trend in heart health For years, heart attacks... Read More.

Automatic military draft registration takes effect in December. Here’s how it would work

Saturday, April 11

WASHINGTON -- Young, eligible men will be automatically registered for the military draft pool starting in December as part of a measure tucked into the annual defense policy bill Congress signed into law late last year. Men ages 18 to 26 must already register for selective service in case a draft... Read More.

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‘Once in a lifetime case’: Wisconsin woman back in Oklahoma to face murder charges

Greg Krause transitions from Lady Mavs coach to full-time faculty role

Blackwell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Night Golf Tournament

NOC Student Art Exhibition Beyond the Frame

University of Tulsa investigating reported hazing incident at Kappa Sigma fraternity house

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monument

Woman Arrested by PCPD Tactical Officers Sunday

Road Closure Begins Monday in Ponca City

NOC qualifies for Process Technology Troubleshooting Competition in April

Why are heart attacks increasing in younger adults, especially women?

Automatic military draft registration takes effect in December. Here’s how it would work

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