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NOC seeking distinguished alumni nominations

Tuesday, October 21 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is seeking nominations for the 2026 NOC Distinguished Alumni Award.Nominations are due Nov. 1, according to Ciera Kirby, Director of Alumni & Community Relations.Selected honorees will be inducted into the NOC Hall of Fame at the Alumni and Friends Reunion to be held in the spring. This is the 24th year... Read More.

State Supt. Fields clarifies Bible decision for classrooms, education updates

Tuesday, October 21 by KOKH

State Superintendent Lindel Fields (Oklahoma.gov)OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields addressed parents and guardians with updates from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.Fields clarified the recent decision regarding the use of Bibles in schools, stating, "Last week’s decision does not remove Bibles from our schools, it simply... Read More.

Oklahoma teaching assistant arrested after alleged nude photos sent to student

Tuesday, October 21 by News 9

RANDLETT, Okla. -A teaching assistant in southwest Oklahoma has been arrested following an investigation into inappropriate images sent to a student, according to court documents.Rashel Gray, a former Big Pasture Public Schools employee, was taken into custody after investigators say she sent nude photographs to an underage student.Court documents say Gray used the... Read More.

Police Logs 10/13/2025 to 10/14/2025

Monday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 10/20/2025

Monday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH10/2010/2110/2210/2310/24LunchBeef Taco StickMexi BeansTossed SaladRanch DressingPeasFresh FruitRefried Beans Popcorn ChickenMashed PotatoesGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Breaded Steak BitesKorean MeatballsGrape TomatoesFried RiceTossed SaladFresh Fruit Pizza PocketMozzarella Bread StickMarinara SauceGlazed CarrotsCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsSalisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner Roll Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableDinner RollDessertMenus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted... Read More.

NOC Spring Nursing application deadline Oct. 31

Monday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is currently accepting applications for Spring 2026.The deadline for applications is October 31.Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission and be accepted to Northern Oklahoma College prior to acceptance in the Nursing Program. Applicants are selected based on qualifications and space availability.NOC has nursing programs at Tonkawa,... Read More.

Trump: Survivors of strike on drug-carrying vessel to be sent back to their home countries

Monday, October 20 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump said two "narcoterrorists" who survived an attack on a "drug-carrying submarine" will be sent back to their home countries.Trump confirmed the news on Saturday.It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United States on a well known... Read More.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Monday, October 20 by AP

Get ready for more chicken jockey. “A Minecraft Movie” is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.Jared Hess is returning to direct and co-write the still untitled film, which counts Jason Momoa among its producers. No official plot or... Read More.

‘No Kings’ protests being funded by foundations run by George Soros: report

Monday, October 20 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The “No Kings” protests took place on Saturday are being funded by foundations belonging to billionaire philanthropist George Soros.One of the groups is the Open Society Foundations, founded by the major Democratic donor.Through a fund, the foundation issued a $3 trillion grant to the Indivisible Organization that was good for two years... Read More.

Shooting Update: OSU Police Department and Campus Safety

Sunday, October 19 by Ponca City Now-OSU Police and Safety

UPDATE 11 AM: The OSUPD continues to investigate the incident that occurred this morning. We want to reiterate that this was isolated and the campus is safe. The suspect is no longer on campus. As the event happened, all parties left campus. Officers were on scene quickly and secured the scene. We are working... Read More.

Stillwater Police: Shooting on OSU Campus

Sunday, October 19 by Ponca City Now-Stillwater PD

***UPDATE SUNDAY*** The incident occurred outside and not inside the residence hall.At 3:42 a.m., Stillwater Police Department officers responded to McDonald’s, 110 E. McElroy, regarding a report of a gunshot victim.As officers were performing life-saving measures, it was determined that the incident occurred on the Oklahoma State University campus.Stillwater Police and OSU Police located the... Read More.

OSU falls to No. 24 Cincinnati, Meacham applauds fan enthusiasm

Sunday, October 19 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brendan Sorsby threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 24 Cincinnati took control late and beat Oklahoma State 49-17 on Saturday night for its sixth straight victory.Sorsby completed 20 of 29 passes for 270 yards and Cyrus Allen caught two touchdown... Read More.