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George Nigh to speak at NOC commencement May 3

Friday, April 25 by Ponca City Now

Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh will address candidates for graduation at Northern Oklahoma College 2025 commencement exercises Saturday, May 3.NOC Tonkawa candidates will march into Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus at 9:30 a.m. on May 3.That same day NOC Enid and Stillwater candidates will enter Briggs Auditorium on the Enid campus at 2:30... Read More.

Blackwell Tourism’s 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3

Tuesday, April 8 by Ponca City Now

Blackwell Tourism's 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration event will be held on the Blackwell Fairgrounds, 800 South Main Street from 6-10pm on Saturday May 3.Free admission, food trucks, vendors and games for all ages along with amazing door prize drawings increase the crowd each year.Event DJ is Teo Arellano Garcia and brings the... Read More.

NOC Enid Planetarium Show Set for April 3

Wednesday, April 2 by Ponca City Now

The Mackie Planetarium on the NOC Enid campus will present the next show on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m.Planetarium director Fritz Osell will present the night sky over Enid and show prominent constellations and planets in the early evening sky. He will also point out where Mars will be in the constellation Gemini... Read More.

No. 11 Sooner women fall 82-59 in sweet 16 to No. 3 UConn

Sunday, March 30 by The Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports WriterSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, rescuing UConn from its first-half doldrums and single-handedly turning a tight game against Oklahoma into an 82-59 rout on Saturday that sent the Huskies to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.Bueckers had 29 points after... Read More.

Diamond Rio to Perform at NOC Renfro Lectureship Program April 3

Thursday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

Diamond Rio will be performing at Northern Oklahoma College for the spring Renfro Lectureship Series on April 3. Tickets go on sale March 11. (photo by Robby Klein)The popular country and western group Diamond Rio will perform at Northern Oklahoma College on Thursday, April 3, as part of the Spring 2025 Renfro Endowed Lectureship... Read More.

NOC Fine Arts Recital Set for February 24, Rescheduled for March 3

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College of Fine Arts Black History Month Fine Arts Student Recital has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3.The recital will be held at the Vineyard Library Cultural Engagement Center at 2:30 p.m.The choir, vocal, instrumental soloists, and the jazz band will perform songs in African American traditions or by African American... Read More.

FDA Bans Use of Red No. 3 Dye in Food, Drinks

Tuesday, January 21 by ABC News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products.The agency said Wednesday it is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow the use of Red No. 3 in food and... Read More.

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren sidelined for at least 3 more weeks as he recovers from hip fracture

Saturday, January 18 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is expected to be sidelined until early February, at the earliest, as he recovers from a hip fracture.The team announced on Friday that the versatile 7-foot-1 big man will be re-evaluated in three to five weeks.Holmgren, who was runner-up for Rookie... Read More.

President Biden Commuted Sentences of Nearly all Federal inmates on Death Row, Except 3

Wednesday, December 25 by Ponca City Now

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Monday announced he had commuted the sentences of nearly all federal inmates on death row, with the exception of three who did not receive clemency.There are 37 inmates initially sentenced to death who will be impacted by Mr. Biden’s action and will now receive life in prison without... Read More.

Barnes runs for 203 yards, 3 TDs as OU routs Maine 59-14

Sunday, November 3 by Ponca City Now

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns, and Oklahoma dominated Maine 59-14 on Saturday.Barnes said the day was more about the Sooners ending their three-game losing streak and getting their offense going after struggling all season. Oklahoma gained a season-high... Read More.

Dually Noted Unplugged at July 3 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

Dually Noted Unplugged – Cathy Nulph, Kelly Killam and Kristi Brown will perform their acoustic mix of 70s and 80s classic covers plus a smidge of country at the July 3 Full Moon Concert sponsored by North Central Oklahoma Arts Council and Heart in the Park in Tonkawa Centennial Park. The music begins at 7:30 p.m. and... Read More.

Spring Ladies Night in Downtown Ponca Friday March 3

Thursday, March 2 by Lyman James

Spring Ladies Night is in full swing on Friday, March 3rd. From 5-9pm, local downtown businesses join together for a night of treats, sips, specials, and savings! This is an event designed for women to shop and get lots of special deals- and even grab a bite to eat downtown. You could even win... Read More.