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Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College recently recognized as innovative collaborations that strengthen the state’s workforce and expand educational opportunities

Monday, April 20 by Ponca City Now

Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College are among sixteen business and higher education partnerships across Oklahoma recently recognized as innovative collaborations that strengthen the state’s workforce and expand educational opportunities. NWOSU and NOC were recognized for their partnership with the Enid Higher Education Council, Inc. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Regents Business... Read More.

Roe Bill Targeting Abandoned Marijuana Grow Sites Passes Committee

Friday, April 10 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senate Bill 640 by Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, has passed the House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances Committee, which aims at addressing abandoned and improperly maintained medical marijuana grow operations. The measure would require licensed medical marijuana businesses to properly remove and dispose of surface trash, debris and waste tied... Read More.

Emergency certifications for educators grow amid Oklahoma teacher shortage

Friday, January 30 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Due to ongoing teacher shortages, Oklahoma has employed more than 20,000 emergency certified teachers in the past five years alone. These instructors do not have a full teaching license, but programs are available to put them on a fast track to the classroom. To become an emergency certified teacher, you must pass a... Read More.

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Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins

Thursday, November 6 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country. Trump has increased... Read More.

Marijuana plants seized from illegal Carter County grow operation

Wednesday, October 22 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) yesterday raided an illegal marijuana grow operation near Wilson, confiscating and eradicating approximately 15,000 marijuana plants and hundreds of pounds of processed marijuana. At the grow site, the Task Force discovered several illegal immigrants who were taken into the custody of U.S.... Read More.

OBN agents seize 7,531 plants, 571 pounds of processed marijuana from illegal grow in Sand Springs

Monday, July 28 by Fox23News

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seized 7,531 plants and 571 pounds of processed marijuana while serving a search warrant at an illegal grow in Sand Springs. OBN's Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) agents served a search warrant at Can Qi Growing LLC near Charles Page Boulevard and South 81st West Avenue on... Read More.

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Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow

Wednesday, June 18 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation. Hui Tang, 51, is charged with aggravated manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), trafficking of controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful... Read More.

Blackberries: The superfood that’s easy to grow

Monday, April 21 by News 6

Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shares insights on growing blackberries, a fruit known for its versatility in pies, cobblers, jams, and jellies. More importantly, blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Why Grow Blackberries? Many people want to grow fruit but often find... Read More.

Tonkawa Grow Operation a Total Loss after Fire

Friday, January 20 by Lyman James

Smoke filled the skies over Tonkawa yesterday and was visible for miles after the marijuana grow facility at 105 North Main in the downtown area caught fire. According to KFOR, the facility been declared by officials to be a total loss. The fire started just before 9:30 Thursday morning and crews worked into the afternoon... Read More.

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Search warrant executed at marijuana grow in Kaw City

Monday, August 2 by Lyman James

Sheriff Steve Kelley and The Kay County Sheriff's Office, along with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, conducted an investigation last week on a commercial marijuana grow in the city limits of Kaw City. A search warrant was executed early Thursday morning and included two adjoined properties containing 6 large structures and 13 very large wood... Read More.

Amtrak recently releases plan to grow rail service

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Amtrak recently released the AMTRACK CONNECTS US plan to grow rail service across America and add 160 additional communities nationwide to its rail network.. This 2035 Vision identifies expansion and enhancement of corridor routes. One route including a connection between Oklahoma City and Newton, KS. Oklahoma City already has an Amtrak route connecting towards... Read More.