Flood advisory for northern Oklahoma early Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for northwestern Logan County, eastern Garfield County, southern Kay County and Noble County in northern Oklahoma until 6:45 a.m. Wednesday morning.Heavy rain made way through the area during the early morning hours as 2 to 3 inches of rain has already fallen across... Read More.

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

Ponca City, Oklahoma was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation  in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.Ponca City achieved Tree City USA recognition  by meeting the program's four requirements:  a tree board or department,  a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least... Read More.
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Mavs split with Connors in Region 2 play

 NOC remained a half game behind Murray in the Region 2 standings with an 89-67 win over Connors Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.  The Lady Mavs lost in overtime 63-57. Mavs 89, Connors 67   The 10th ranked Mavs (13-1) improved to 8-1 in conference play with Monday’s win.  Connors (11-3) dropped to 7-3 in conference.  ... Read More.

2nd ranked Mavs baseball sweeps Pratt

 The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs, now ranked #2 in NJCAA Division 2, swept Pratt (KS) in a doubleheader Monday in Tonkawa 11-10 and 13-6.   NOC's record is 13-3.   In Game 1, the Mavs blasted out to an early lead then held on to an 11-10 win over Pratt.   The Mavs led 6-1 early and then... Read More.

NOC’s Krause reaches coaching milestone

Northern Oklahoma College women’s basketball coach Greg Krause won his 600th game Saturday in a 77-69 win over Redlands in Tonkawa.   Krause is in his 39th season at NOC, he began his coaching career in 1982-83.   “I appreciate the opportunity to coach and teach at Northern,” Krause said.  “Working with student-athletes on the court and with... Read More.
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Johnson & Johnson One-Shot Vaccine available at NOC Wednesday

Northern Oklahoma College has announced that the Kay County Health Department will be providing the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine for Tonkawa Residence Hall students on Wednesday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Renfro Center Event Hall.Social distancing and face masks are required. No appointment is necessary.

Xanadu opens Thursday night at NOC

  The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is presenting “Xanadu” March 18-21.   The performances, directed by NOC Musical Theatre Instructor Chad Anderson, are in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa.   Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.   Seating is limited as NOC is practicing social distancing, face masks... Read More.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Receives $50,000 Morgan Stanley Grant to Address Childhood Hunger in Diverse Communities

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 15, 2021 - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has received a $50,000 grant from Morgan Stanley to support the nonprofit’s efforts to better support households with children living in communities hardest hit by hunger in Comanche County. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding America cites that 26% of Black children and... Read More.
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Mavs basketball sweeps Redlands

 The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavs gave coach Greg Krause an early birthday present (March 16) as his Lady Mavs beat Redlands 77-69 Saturday afternoon at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.   The win was Krause's 600th coaching victory.   The 4th ranked Mavs men rebounded with a 73-64 win over Redlands Lady Mavs 77, Redlands 69   The Lady Mavs (4-8)... Read More.

OBI shares dates for upcoming area blood drives

Oklahoma Blood Institute is encouraging donors to rise up and give! Oklahoma Blood Institute is also proud to partner with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be managed as schedules allow. All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma donors.* Those who... Read More.

Willie Spears to speak at Northern Oklahoma College

  Northern Oklahoma College is hosting the Willie Spears Experience Wednesday, March 24 at NOC Tonkawa and NOC Enid.   Spears will be speaking March 24 at the Renfro Center at 3:30 p.m. in Tonkawa and Montgomery Hall at 6:30 p.m. in Enid   Spears is a professional speaker, teacher, author, former athletic director of three... Read More.