Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”

The auditorium of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be renamed the “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, April 23 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.The dedication is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.Heilmann was an instructor at NOC from 1986-2017, serving as the NOC Fine Arts Division Chair from 1990-2017.NOC President Diana Morris Watkins... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Pages at OK House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Madeline Shear, a senior at Ponca City High School, recently served as a page for Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, during the eleventh week of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.Shear is an accomplished student with a 4.07 GPA and has excelled in numerous academic and extracurricular activities. She serves as band president,... Read More.
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Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Grady County -Governor Grants Parole for Convicted KillerWayne Thompson, convicted of first-degree murder, has been granted parole after more than four decades in prison. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed and finalized the parole certificate, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention since 1983.Six-Month Stepdown ProgramThompson’s parole is not immediate. According... Read More.

Pope Francis dies at age 88

VATICAN CITY -Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal... Read More.
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Legislation Declares “Christ is King” in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City -Oklahoma legislators have declared “Christ is King” in Oklahoma with the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 1013.Passed Thursday, legislators pushed the measure through during the observance of Holy Week. Resolution author Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, says the text affirms Oklahoma’s spiritual heritage and enduring faith."This resolution is a bold testament to Oklahoma’s faith-based legacy,"... Read More.

Blackberries: The superfood that’s easy to grow

Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shares insights on growing blackberries, a fruit known for its versatility in pies, cobblers, jams, and jellies.More importantly, blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Why Grow Blackberries? Many people want to grow fruit but often find... Read More.

Police: 2 dead in Oklahoma flooding as region remains under severe weather watch

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Two people, including a child, have died in Oklahoma flooding as meteorologists warned on Sunday of further flooding, thunderstorms, and tornadoes from the Midwest to the South.Police in Moore, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Oklahoma City, received dozens of reports of “high-water incidents” over the weekend including two... Read More.
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Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City on Saturday to remember the people who were killed, and comfort those affected by the bombing.Clinton was president on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded,... Read More.

AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE

(AP) — A community service program that sends young adults across the U.S. to respond to natural disasters and help with community projects was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending.AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers on Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic... Read More.