Trump names Strait, Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program.Trump also said... Read More.

University Center Robotics Camps Foster STEM Exploration

The University Center’s LEGO Robotics Camps concluded on Thursday, June 17. For five weeks this summer, the University Center bustled with the activity of 2nd-7th graders engaged in STEM education through LEGO Robotics. Camps included three sessions of WeDo Robotics and one session each of Introductory Robotics, Machines and Mechanisms, and Space Challenge.Approximately 70... Read More.
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Hannah Day Joins Pioneer Technology Center as New Teacher Preparation Instructor

Ponca City, OK ----- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is excited to welcome Hannah Day as the new Teacher Preparation Instructor. Day officially began her role on July 1, 2025, following the retirement of long-time instructor Vicki Braden, who served the program with distinction for many years.Originally from Cushing, Oklahoma, Day is a third-generation educator... Read More.

NOC Wellness Center closed July 7-21

The Wellness Center on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus will be closed July 7-21.A new walking track is being installed to elevate user’s fitness experience.The Wellness Center is free for NOC faculty, staff, and students and costs $20 per month, $60 for six months, and $120 per year for community members.  Community members... Read More.

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY - For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis... Read More.
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Tyler Busby Named Student of the Year at Pioneer Technology Center

Ponca City, OK --- Pioneer Technology Center (Pioneer Tech) is proud to announce Tyler Busby as its 2024/2025 Student of the Year. An adult student in the Information Technology program, Busby was honored for his exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to academic and personal excellence.Busby was formally recognized at Graduation Ceremonies on May 20th... Read More.
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Oklahoma County Detention Center employee fired, arrested for manslaughter

UPDATE: OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Debbie Brinkley's charge has been upgraded from willful neglect to perform duty to second-degree manslaughter.Brinkley has now been charged with a criminal felony and has been bonded out of jail on a $15,000 bond. ORIGINAL: An Oklahoma County Detention Center employee has been fired and arrested following the recent death of an inmate.The... Read More.

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.

‘Beers! Beers! Beers!’ chants well deserved for Oklahoma center after strong start to SEC tourney

By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Oklahoma’s starting center was serenaded with chants of “Beers! Beers! Beers!” from the school’s pep band on Friday as she left the floor following the 10th-ranked Sooners’ 69-65 win over No. 12 Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11... Read More.