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NOC approves FY 2026 Budget, freezing tuition and mandatory fees for the second year in a row

Monday, June 23

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget at the June 18 meeting in Tonkawa.The approved Educational and General Operating Budget of $26,099,793 represents an increase of 4.9% ($1,215,127). For the second year in a row, Northern will not be seeking an increase in... Read More.

Dr. Demento, Madcap Radio DJ Who Launched Weird Al’s Career, Announces Retirement

Monday, June 23

The pop culture universe became significantly less demented on Friday when Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, announced his retirement after 55 years of playing novelty songs on the airwaves. “It’s been a blast,” he wrote in a message to fans, “but I have come to the decision that I... Read More.

The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title, the champagne corks

Monday, June 23

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder had just won the NBA championship, the on-court ceremony was over and they were heading to the locker room to start the party. This typically includes the traditional spraying of champagne all over everyone and everything.And the Thunder were ready to partake... Read More.

Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

Monday, June 23

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company's plan to... Read More.

Building Relationships By Representative Molly Jenkins

Monday, June 23

I hope this finds you and your family safe and well after the storms that have passed through our state in recent weeks. Oklahomans are resilient, and once again, we've seen neighbors helping neighbors.Now that session has ended, we’re entering what’s called the interim. This is the time between... Read More.

Mike Boettcher: Iran still a threat despite weakened position

Sunday, June 22

NORMAN, Okla. -Veteran war correspondent and Ponca City, Oklahoma native Mike Boettcher says the latest developments in the Middle East mark a dangerous new chapter in U.S.-Iran tensions, with retaliation from Tehran likely.“We’re in uncharted waters right now,” Boettcher said. “No one knows for sure how Iran... Read More.

The Latest: US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign

Sunday, June 22

By The Associated Press(AP) — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel ’s effort at decapitating the country’s nuclear energy program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.The... Read More.

Preservation Oklahoma Announces 2025 Most Endangered Places List

Saturday, June 21

OKLAHOMA CITY — Preservation Oklahoma has unveiled its annual list of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places for 2025. The list features a variety of sites across the state, including sites representing the work of Oklahoma architects, community gathering places, and archaeological sites.This year's list of endangered sites are: -The Prairie House,... Read More.

US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

Saturday, June 21

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — The U.S. logged fewer than 20 measles cases this week, though Iowa announced the state's first outbreak on Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second on Wednesday.There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said... Read More.

Capitol Conversations With Sen. Bill Coleman

Friday, June 20

The Senate is gearing up to hold a series of interim studies beginning later this summer. Through these studies, my colleagues and I will take a closer look at a wide range of policy proposals and bring in subject-matter experts to provide insight. This input is invaluable as we... Read More.