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Downed power lines close road between Tonkawa and Blackwell

Sunday, June 14 by Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported as of 10:25pm last night that the segment of US-177 that runs from Hubbard Road in Blackwell to South Avenue in Tonkawa will be closed. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation advised OHP troopers that due to the three miles of power lines and power poles down, the stretch of road... Read More.

Tonkawa Police Department Arrest Four Suspects in Property Theft Ring

Monday, May 11 by Ponca City Now

The Tonkawa Police Department recently conducted an extensive investigation involving numerous reports of stolen property and burglaries throughout the City of Tonkawa. Through investigative efforts, cooperation from the public, and following developed leads and evidence, Tonkawa Police Officers arrested multiple suspects believed to be involved in these crimes. As part of the investigation, on Wednesday,... Read More.

NOC Regents approve capital projects for Enid, Tonkawa

Friday, May 1 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved a number of capital projects on the Tonkawa and Enid campuses. A total of 15 projects were approved, as described by Vice President for Financial Affairs Anita Simpson. Projects approved included a precision agriculture drone package; KPAC stage painting in Tonkawa; Tonkawa and Enid campuswide concrete repairs; Easterling... Read More.

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NOC Students Show Appreciation to Tonkawa Police Department

Tuesday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College's Phi Theta Kappa honor society celebrated National Police Week early by delivering a gift bag of goodies to the Tonkawa Police Department. With NOC dismissing for the semester soon, PTK wanted to show appreciation for the department’s dedication to protecting Tonkawa and the NOC campus. National Police Week honors America’s law enforcement... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosting greenhouse ribbon cutting, open house

Friday, April 17 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house for a new greenhouse on the Tonkawa campus. The event is set for Wednesday, April 22, from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. with brief remarks and the ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m. Tours will be available showcasing the Precision Agriculture and Renewable Energy... Read More.

NOC Band Concert and Play-In-A-Day this week in Tonkawa

Wednesday, April 15 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts has two events scheduled this week. On Thursday, April 16, the annual Band Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Heilmann Auditorium inside the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, children under 12 must accompanied by an adult. Then on Saturday, April 18, the Division of... Read More.

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NOC Tonkawa hosts Fine Arts auditions April 11

Friday, April 10 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is holding auditions and portfolio reviews on Saturday, April 11. Auditions for the 2026-27 school year are held at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa at 10 a.m. For more information or to schedule a private audition, please contact Shannon Varner at [email protected] . Northern Oklahoma... Read More.

Sosa, Rich named NOC Tonkawa Homecoming king, queen

Thursday, March 5 by Ponca City Now

Pictured are the king, queen, and court. Front Row (L-R): Jadison Ackerman, Queen Kailey Rich, Kennedy Zook, Kaidince Calvert. Back Row (L-R): Trystyn Estes, King Jose Sosa, Sam Nam, Waleed Khairi. (photo by Caroline Hillock/NOC). Jose Sosa and Kailey Rich were named Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Homecoming king and queen Monday, March 2, at Foster-Piper... Read More.

Tonkawa Student Pages at OK House

Tuesday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, hosted Elliott Roles, a junior at Tonkawa High School, as a page at the Oklahoma House of Representatives recently. Elliott has been active in both football and track for the past three years, balancing athletics with his academic responsibilities. The Tonkawa Buccaneers football team finished as state... Read More.

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Ancestors and Spirit Guides Exhibition on view at NOC Tonkawa

Friday, February 13 by Ponca City Now

Ancestors and Spirit Guides, featuring 45 paintings by Tulsa artists Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt is currently on view in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus, according to gallery director Audrey Schmitz. A reception with refreshments is planned for Sunday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with... Read More.

Ben Johnson statue unveiled at NOC Tonkawa Feb. 18

Tuesday, February 10 by Ponca City Now

A statue for famed actor and rodeo cowboy Ben Johnson will be unveiled on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa. Johnson’s statue, created by sculptor John Dale Free, Sr. and painted by Yatika Starr Fields will be unveiled at the Pickens Learning Commons in the Vineyard Library/Administration Building on Feb. 18, from 12:30... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosts piano re-dedication Feb. 15

Thursday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College and Tonkawa’s extended artistic community are invited to celebrate the rebuilding, return, and re-dedication of NOC’s 9-foot Steinway D concert grand piano during a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Local favorite Jerry Steichen and Tulsa native Cathy Venable will... Read More.