OACC Names NOC President Emeritus Dr. Cheryl Evans as Interim Executive Director

The Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) has named Northern Oklahoma College President Emeritus Dr. Cheryl Evans as interim executive director.The OACC is an organization committed to supporting Oklahoma’s twelve two-year colleges. The nonprofit’s mission is to advocate for the enhanced quality, accessibility, and affordability of educational opportunities provided by these institutions.Dr. Evans brings... Read More.
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Oklahoma County jail inmate had 39 grams of fentanyl in cell, investigators say

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — An inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center is facing a new charge after investigators say a large amount of fentanyl was found in her cell.Investigators say they received a tip that led to a targeted cell search inside the facility on Thursday.During the search, narcotics that tested positive for... Read More.

OSU’s Hejny shines before injury in 27-7 win over UT Martin

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Hauss Hejny threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in one quarter before getting injured, and Oklahoma State defeated UT Martin 27-7 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.Hejny passed for 96 yards and a touchdown and ran for 27... Read More.
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Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty, sentenced for domestic abuse, assault

OKLAHOMA CITY -A state representative pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault and will receive a one-year suspended sentence, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.Rep. Ty Burns was charged by prosecutors for the November 2024 and April 25, 2025, incidents involving family members, according to the... Read More.

ABATE of Oklahoma expands program to teach car, bus & big rig drivers how to see and avoid motorcyclist

Prevent Motorcycle Crashes Before They Happen – Free Safety Program from ABATE of OklahomaABATE of Oklahoma is expanding its Share the Road program—a free, 30-minute multimedia presentation aimed at reducing motorcycle collisions and saving lives on Oklahoma roads.Each year, far too many motorcyclists in our state are killed or seriously injured, often due to... Read More.
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Oklahoma high school athletes could soon cash in on additional NIL Deals

In Oklahoma, Friday night lights are serious business. Now, a new partnership could let high school athletes benefit from additional Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.Bryan Bedford, CEO of the Oklahoma City–based Bedford Agency, says the influencer economy is changing the game.“We really felt like that was a missing gap, a missing opportunity... Read More.

MULTI-AGENCY INVESTIGATION HALTS METH TRAFFICKING OPERATION IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN OKLAHOMA

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotic's Anti-Meth Task Force has been working closely with several local law enforcement agencies to target and dismantle a major meth trafficking organization moving large shipments of meth into central and northern Oklahoma. This investigation involved OBN, the Ponca City Police Department, Perry Police Department, Kay County Sheriff's Office, Noble... Read More.