Northern Oklahoma Humane Society Welcome New Executive Director

The Northern Oklahoma Humane Society's Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Karlissa Archibeque as our esteemed new Executive Director. Karlissa's exceptional dedication to our organization was evident during her tenure as the 2022 Board President, where she played a pivotal role in increasing the impact of the successful Trap Neuter... Read More.

Oklahoma Promise Scholarship deadline June 30

  The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th-graders in the 2022-23 school year to apply for the program.   June 30 is the last day for those students to... Read More.

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Announces Partnership with Stillwater Chamber of Commerce to Bring a State-of-the-Art Family Entertainment Center to the Area

TONKAWA, OK – May 16, 2023 The Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce to develop a cutting-edge 60,000 square foot Family Entertainment Center called the HUB. This exciting new facility is expected to be completed by Fall 2024 and will offer a variety of... Read More.
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4,000 OK Special Olympics Athletes To Compete at Summer Games

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 4,000 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 17-19 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, thousands of volunteers, and law enforcement personnel are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, and much more. During... Read More.

Food Insecurity Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law. House Bill 1542, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, grants civil immunity to restaurants and school cafeterias donating leftover food."Unfortunately, the lack of protection from civil action has prevented... Read More.
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NOC Regents Discuss Soccer at Enid Campus

Northern Oklahoma College regents heard a presentation on the possibility of adding soccer or moving soccer to the NOC Enid Campus from NOC Tonkawa.   Athletic Director Alan Foster presented a power point with pros and cons for either adding the program or moving the existing program from Tonkawa.   The regents will continue discussion on... Read More.

Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide feedback by completing a brief,... Read More.

Kansas Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Oklahoma Highway Patrol Shootout

A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.Earlier this afternoon, Wellington's Impact Bank had a robbery occur, closing down their lobby. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown if this suspect is the shootout victim.Trooper Foster with the OHP said the incident started when the... Read More.
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Search for Missing Oklahoma Toddler Turns to Search For Her Remains

CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (January 16, 2023) – The search for missing Cyril four-year-old Athena Brownfield is now considered a recovery operation. Special Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with our partners at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), have been searching areas of Caddo County for the toddler’s remains.Athena and her five-year-old... Read More.

Gas Prices Reverse Trend, Up Again in Oklahoma

According to GasBuddy.com, the average price in the state is up 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $2.61 per gallon.  Even with this increase, prices are still 34.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 21.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Nationally, the average price of... Read More.

NOC participates in the Oklahoma Future Teacher Program

Northern Oklahoma College is participating in the Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship & Employment Incentive Program, which offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn up to $25,000 in scholarships and benefits as they complete their Education Preparation Program and teach in Oklahoma.The deadline for the program is Feb. 10.“This program is a win-win for... Read More.