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NOC ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma for LPN-to-RN bridge program

Tuesday, October 27

Northern Oklahoma College has been ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma in PracticalNursing.org’s 2027 rankings of LPN-to-RN/BSN programs. NOC earned the top position among 10 Oklahoma colleges and universities included on the website’s list, which reported a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for NOC based on a three-year weighted average. The... Read More.

FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARRESTED ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES

Tuesday, October 27

NORMAN, OK – On October 23, 2025, the Norman Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations of misappropriation of funds. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspect as 46-year-old Andree Harper, who was the executive director of the Mary Abbott Children’s House in... Read More.

Hardin, Turner Study Department of Corrections’ Employee Pay

Tuesday, October 27

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, and Tim Turner, R-Kinta, held an interim study before the House Public Safety Committee examining pay for correctional officers, support staff and administrators at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Hardin chairs the committee and had an almost 40-year career in law enforcement. "Having a... Read More.

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Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI

Tuesday, October 27

Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even... Read More.

Ponca City High School is proud to recognize KJ Johnson as Wildcat of the Week

Monday, October 26

KJ demonstrated our CATS values by showing respect, responsibility, and pride in our school! After lunch, KJ took the initiative to pick up trash left behind by others in the cafeteria without being asked. Her willingness to step up and do the right thing, even when no one is watching,... Read More.

PonCon 2026 at Ponca City’s City Central

Monday, October 26

Gather with other pop culture fanatics on Nov. 7 for PonCon at City Central from 11am-6pm. Enjoy delicious food trucks before watching an animated film screening, browsing entries in the micro-fiction and graphic novel contest, or shopping through the geek and gaming garage sale. Cheer on winners as they announce prizes... Read More.

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Senator Rader, Representative Miller Study Length of Prison Stays, Reentry Programs

Monday, October 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, hosted an interim study to explore responsible ways to reduce the length of some prison stays and better utilize successful reentry programs while still prioritizing public safety. Policy experts, academic leaders and criminal justice reform advocates presented at... Read More.

Drummond seeks help finding 10 Most Wanted fugitive as Pryor murder case turns 22

Monday, October 26

OKLAHOMA CITY – Twenty-two years to the day after a Pryor woman was killed, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is renewing his call for the public’s help finding the man accused of her murder. Alfonso Mondragon, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 23, 2004, death of his girlfriend, Shelley... Read More.

Voting-related measures on November ballots include a voter ID push targeting mail-in ballots

Monday, October 26

A worker sorts ballots at the L.A. County Ballot Processing Center during the California primary election, June 2, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang, File) Advocates for greater voter identification requirements are pursuing a new approach in some states: a mandate to place driver’s license or partial... Read More.

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Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

Friday, October 23

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voter turnout is soaring compared with the last midterm election in many of the states that are expected to decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to an Associated Press analysis of early voting two weeks before Election Day. In Texas, early voting... Read More.

Marland’s Place Collecting Coats this Fall and Winter

Friday, October 23

Have an extra coat hanging in your closet? Put it to good use.Marland’s Place is collecting coats this fall and winter to help keep the children in our care warm and cozy. You can drop off your donations at their office. They are located at 1300 Summers Place, just off... Read More.

Trunk or Treat and Family Fun Night at First Lutheran Church and School

Friday, October 23

🎃👻 ONE NIGHT. TWO BIG REASONS TO HAVE FUN! 👻🎃 Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to First Lutheran Church & School for an evening packed with fall fun! 🍬🕷️ TRUNK OR TREAT — FREE! 🕷️🍬 Hosted by First Lutheran Church, our Trunk or Treat is completely FREE! Come dressed... Read More.