Local airport helps lead the way for crucial scientific meteorological research

From November 6 to 18, 2021, a series of uncrewed aerial system (UAS) test flights left the Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BKN) to test meteorological sampling instruments, designed to help make better weather forecasts.The flights, led by Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, will operate at low altitudes and low speed.As a result,... Read More.

Hermann To Lead Dalton State at NAIA Championship

Sydney Hermann, former Ponca City star and now in her sophomore season at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia, will help her team compete this week at the NAIA National Championship.Due to the COVID-19 situation in Michigan, the event was moved to Rose Creek Golf Club in Edmond. The event will take place May... Read More.
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Mavs take over lead in conference basketball race

 In a battle of conference leaders, the NOC Mavericks outlasted Murray State 65-55 Saturday afternoon at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.   The Lady Mavs lost a close one to Murray State 80-77.   With the win, the 10th ranked Mavs (15-1) improved to 10-1 in league play while Murray State (13-4) fell to 10-2.   Saturday's win also moved the... Read More.

High winds lead to injury collision west of Pawhuska

A personal injury collision occurred at 1:43 p.m. Wednesday on County Road N3660 approximately 3/10TH mile north of State Highway 11, approximately 8 mile west of Pawhuska in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's report, Caleb G. Drummond, 21, of Pawhuska was driving a 2007 Himmat Fire Truck southbound County Road N3660 and... Read More.