Oklahoma sees 1,092 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Wednesday reported that there's been 1,082 new COVID-19 cases in the state since Tuesday.OSDH reports that overall, Oklahoma's seen 463,152 COVID-19 cases, 8,654 deaths and 27,275 hospitalizations since March 2020. At this time, there are 3,458 active COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma.Kay County has seen an overall total... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 update for July 12

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported more than 1,200 new COVID-19 cases since Friday. 384 is Monday's 7-day rolling average for the state's daily number of new cases as the Delta variant has become the more dominant.The CDC reports that overall, Oklahoma has seen 461,293 COVID-19 cases and 8,641 provisional deaths. There... Read More.

June 30 is last day to enroll for Oklahoma Promise

June 30 is the last day to enroll in a popular Oklahoma scholarship program for students who just completed eighth, ninth or 10th grade called Oklahoma Promise. This scholarship program allows high school students (from families whose annual income is $55,000 or less) the opportunity to earn a college tuition scholarship.The Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship... Read More.
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Heat Advisory For Northern Oklahoma Thursday

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Heat Advisory for much of northern Oklahoma that's in effect from Noon until 7 p.m. this evening.The counties included are Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Major, Garfield, Noble, Kingfisher, Logan and Payne. As for counties in the NWS Tulsa office area, this includes Osage, Washington, Nowata,... Read More.

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack.According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon.Cyber crime expert Teresa Rule told the... Read More.

42 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 42 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths for Wednesday. The health department said that 113 is Wednesday's 7-day rolling average for new cases.The CDC says that Oklahoma's seen 453,284 COVID-19 cases and 8,473 deaths overall. OSDH says there have been 26,489 hospitalizations.Out of the 1,471 active... Read More.
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NOC Adjunct named to Oklahoma Magazine list

 Northern Oklahoma College Adjunct Instructor Daniel Sherron was named to the Oklahoma Magazine 40 Under 40 List for 2021.   The magazine annually honors 40 Oklahoma young professionals (under 40) to watch.  Sherron, #30 on the list, was honored in the March 25, 2021 edition.  He teaches in the Business Division at NOC.   According to... Read More.

Ponca City High School DECA members recently competed in the virtual Oklahoma DECA State Career Development Conference

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools  and colleges around the globe. Ponca City members Ryleigh Rowe and Torran Cremers competed in the Community  Awareness Project with their Kindness Workshop held virtually for Washington Pre-K students last fall. These students  will represent Ponca City High School... Read More.
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Oklahoma Municipal Alliance recognizes two long time city of Ponca City employees

The OMA (Oklahoma Municipal Alliance) recognized Phil Johnston, Ponca City Energy General Manager, as the 2021 recipient of the Pruett-Lamb Lifetime Achievement Award, and Cindy Heidlage, Ponca City Energy Administrative Secretary, as the 2021 recipient of the Ray Duffy Personal Service Award. Phil Johnston - Pruett-Lamb Lifetime Achievement Award   The OMA Pruett-Lamb lifetime achievement award recognizes... Read More.