NOC Criminal Justice wins at regional competition

The Criminal Justice Society student organization affiliated with the American Criminal Justice Association at Northern Oklahoma College recently attended and competed at the Regional Competition hosted by the University of Texas Edinburg in San Marcos, Texas from October 9-11.This trip was only possible with fundraising efforts and generous grants from the Presidential Partners Program... Read More.

Braum’s and Make-A-Wish Oklahoma Launch “Sweet Wishes” Holiday Campaign to Grant Life-Changing Wishes for Local Children

Oklahoma —This holiday season, Braum’s is teaming up with Make-A-Wish Oklahoma to bring joy and hope to children across the state through a heartwarming new initiative: Sweet Wishes. From November 1 through December 24, 2025, Braum’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish Oklahoma for every letter to Santa dropped OƯ at any Oklahoma Braum’s location up to 100,000... Read More.

PCPD Traffic Stop Results in Drug and Firearm Charges

Thursday evening, Officers with the Ponca City Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics conducted a traffic stop in Ponca City. During the investigation, PCPD K9 Maxx was deployed and positively indicated the odor of illegal drugs in the vehicle. Jonathan ChambrayAs a result, 40 year old Jonathan Chambray was... Read More.
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Goblins on Grand Thursday

​Every year, Ponca City Main Street hosts Goblins on Grand, the region's premier family-friendly Halloween Carnival, set against the backdrop of our beautiful historic downtown. In collaboration with the City of Ponca City, local businesses, clubs, churches, and various community organizations, our program creates a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience for all.PCMS is very... Read More.
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Oklahoma will not distribute Bibles in classrooms, says Superintendent

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields announced an update regarding previous items and actions from former Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday morning.The immediate plan, announced by Superintendent Fields, included filing a motion to dismiss and halting Walters' plan to "distribute Bibles or a Biblical character education curriculum in classrooms."Image Provided... Read More.

Medicare enrollment open, Oklahoma Insurance Department offers free assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY -Medicare enrollment for 2026 opened this week and runs through Dec. 7.The Oklahoma Insurance Department says more than one million Oklahomans are currently enrolled.The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) provides free help from trained counselors.In addition to assisting beneficiaries and caregivers one-on-one by phone, MAP says it helps review coverage options and match... Read More.

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall.The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still have several choices, but some options are becoming particularly sparse for shoppers with low-income... Read More.
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NOC Tonkawa hosts Northern Encounter Oct. 22

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Renfro Center.There will be door prizes, free SWAG, campus tour, meetings with faculty/staff, and learn about NOC programs and services.Prospective students will also learn about NOC clubs and organizations.Registration is from... Read More.

Veteran’s Landing Hosting Veteran Family Day

Veteran Family Day will be held Saturday, November 8 from 9am to 3pm at Veterans Landing at 111 N. 4th in downtown Ponca City.Family friendly games, food trucks and music!Veterans can enroll for benefits or file a claim.Find Veteran's Landing on Facebook, message Veterans Landing at Gmail.com or call 580-362-6375.Veteran's Landing is open Monday... Read More.