Classic Holiday Ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to OU

NORMAN, OKLA. – The magical holiday classic, The Nutcracker, returns this December at OU University Theatre. The renowned production will open at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 with additional performances scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 7, 8 and 9 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 in the Elsie C. Brackett Theatre. The theatre is... Read More.

Candidate Filing Underway for Blackwell and Ponca City

Candidates interested in filing for municipal offices for the City of Blackwell and the City of Ponca City will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday December 4, 2023. Those who wish to file for a municipal office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Kay County Election Board December 4th , 5th and 6th,... Read More.

Foods You Can Carry Through TSA Airport Checkpoints

Here’s a quick guide to Thanksgiving foods that you can bring on a plane in your carry-on luggage, and those that you should put in your checked bags. Foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpoint Baked goods, including cakes, cookies, brownies Homemade or store-bought pies Meats, frozen, cooked or uncooked Stuffing, cooked, uncooked,... Read More.
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Looks Like a Record Weekend for Holiday Travelers

Despite inflation and previous holiday travel challenges, a record number of people are expected to travel during Thanksgiving. The peak travel days by air are Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving, with the Transportation Security Administration set to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, 2.7 million on Wednesday, and an estimated 2.9 million... Read More.

Santa Bucks Giveaway Going on Now!

Shop from Nov. 4th- Dec. 21st, 2023 at participating merchants to receive a ticket, and increase your chances to win $5,000 in Santa Bucks plus a chance at two $1,000 prizes and four $500 prizes! The Winning Tickets will be drawn starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 21st, 2023. To win this year you can... Read More.

New Emergency Resource Agency Asking for Donations

The New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) is asking for donations for their no prep day bags. Right now, they're looking for donations of vienna sausages, pop top canned foods, soft granola/cereal bars, juice boxes, and beef jerky. You can drop off these items to the locations listed below. Heather Cannon Honda: 3415 North 14th... Read More.
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Kasey Alert System Takes Effect Today

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Kasey Alert system will take effect today, Nov. 1, 2023. House Bill 1077, authored by Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, establishes the Kasey Alert system and is named for Kasey Russell, a 29-year-old Cherokee Nation Citizen who went missing in 2016. "First, I would like to thank the grassroots efforts of the Missing... Read More.

City of Ponca City Labor Day Hours

City Hall Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 4, and will REOPEN on Tuesday, September 5. Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, September 4, and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, September 5. As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, September 4, please only put trash out on the scheduled... Read More.
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Ody’s 3rd Annual Unleashed Poker Run with NOKHS

Ody's 3rd Annual Unleashed Poker Run benefiting the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society is coming up! It will be on September 30th with registration beginning at 9:45 AM for buggies and 10:15 AM for bikes. Get ready for a thrilling adventure! They'll have 6 stops around Northern Oklahoma for a quick community ride, visiting some... Read More.

OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of the state,... Read More.

NOC Nursing Graduates Achieved 100% Nursing Exam Pass Rate

Northern Oklahoma College 2023 nursing graduates achieved 100% first time pass rate on the national registered nurse licensure exam. On April 1, 2023, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing launched the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Examination, an enhanced version of its predecessor, the NCLEX. NOC graduates performed ahead of state and national averages... Read More.