Oklahoma health insurance premiums soar as tax credits set to expire

Open enrollment for health insurance has begun, but many Oklahomans are facing sticker shock as premiums skyrocket.Experts attribute the increase to the expiration of enhanced tax credits from the Affordable Care Act, set to end Dec. 31.Mike Rhoades from the Oklahoma Insurance Department highlighted the issue, saying, "We have a problem in the country... Read More.

NOC Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret set for Oct. 30-31

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presents the Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret Oct. 30-31 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.The concert, held inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.The cabaret, a collaboration of Musical Theatre, Concert Band, and Jazz Band, is directed by Dr. Edward Dixon,... Read More.
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Aviation museum set to open in El Reno next month, what to expect

EL RENO, Okla. -The Caldwell Collection is preparing to open its hangar doors—literally—offering a rare glimpse into the golden age of flight, its founder said last week.“I’ve been in love with airplanes probably since I was a kid – little bitty kid. I loved to hang out at the airport. I loved to watch them... Read More.
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Trump set to tour flood-stricken Texas as criticism mounts over disaster response

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit Texas one week after heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in less than an hour, resulting in catastrophic flash flooding that killed at least 120 people, including dozens of children.Kerrville residents Edgar Rojas, second from left, and... Read More.
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NOC Enid Planetarium show set for June 5

The June planetarium show at the Mackie Planetarium on the NOC Enid campus will be offered on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m.Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will show the night sky over Enid during summer and point out where constellations, planets and other interesting objects may be found in the evening sky.  Osell will... Read More.

The NBA Finals are set: It’ll be Thunder vs. Pacers, starting Thursday night

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer(AP) — The seeds for the 2025 NBA Finals began getting planted unknowingly in 2017, back when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was about to enroll at Kentucky and Tyrese Haliburton was getting ready for his senior year of high school in Wisconsin.That was the year the Indiana Pacers traded Paul George... Read More.

NOC to Become Purple Heart College

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a proclamation that makes NOC a Purple Heart College.Regents passed the proclamation at a recent meeting in Enid.The board heard a presentation from Elaine Johns, Executive Director of the Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park in Enid.  Three-time Purple Heart recipient Jack Toney was also... Read More.