Rhodes, Leach Named NOC Tonkawa King, Queen

Jackson Rhodes and Jules Leach are the NOC Tonkawa Homecoming King and Queen for 2025.Rhodes is a freshman from Fairfax majoring in Pre-Med.  He represented NOC’s Student Government and is an active member of Student Government, PLC and the BCM.Leach is a sophomore from Guthrie and is majoring in General Studies.  Jules represents NOC... Read More.
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Costa Rica to receive 200 deported migrants as Trump ramps up immigration measures

Colombian migrants deported from the United States wait inside El Dorado airport after arriving in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP File Photo/Fernando Vergara)COSTA RICA (TNND) — Costa Rica announced Monday that it will receive a flight Wednesday from the United States as the Trump administration ramps up deportations of illegal immigrants."The Government of... Read More.

Trump’s Talks With Russia Reverberate Across Europe

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration’s moves to bring an end to the war in Ukraine have prompted frustration and concern from America’s European allies that were left out of initial discussions with Russia and fears of a potential removal of U.S. troops from bases spread across the continent.Top diplomats from the U.S. and Russia... Read More.
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Ground Breaking Ceremony Held Monday for Santa Fe Depot Restoration Project

Pictured left to right: Garrett Bowers, City Commissioner-Stephanie Austin, City Commissioner-Kelsey Wagner, City Commissioner-Rhonda Skrapke, Grant Administrator-Mike Abernathie, Project Architect-Homer Nicholson, Mayor-Tyler Prather, Rick Scott Construction-Craig Stephenson, City Manager-Jacob Harris, Rick Scott Construction-Rodney Jackson, Rick Scott Construction-Jayden Scott, Rick Scott Construction-Kenneth Bradley, Building Official-Chris Henderson, Development Services Director.In March of 2021, the City began... Read More.

Gov. Stitt to Finalize Immigration Deal for State Troopers to Assist ICE Arrests

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) —  Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced an immigration agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.This agreement would allow state troopers to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens in Oklahoma."President Trump is fulfilling his promise of a secure border and removing those who are a threat... Read More.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to Require at-Home Injections for Some Asthma Medications

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), under its parent company Health Care Service Corporation, is changing how certain asthma injections are administered.Effective April 15, 2025, some patients will need to self-administer asthma medications at home rather than receiving them at a clinic. The affected medications include Fasenra, Tezspire, Nucala, and Xolair.BCBS will update coverage... Read More.
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Michigan Mother Arrested for Abandoning Kids in Home for Over 4 Years, Sheriff Says

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) - Three Michigan kids were found in deplorable living conditions after police say their mother abandoned them years ago. The woman, who was not publicly identified by the sheriff’s office because she shares the same name as one of her children, was arrested last Friday. “Everybody is upset about it,” Emma Gross, a... Read More.

Winter Less Cold Shelter Activated for the Week in Ponca City

Ponca City, OK – Winter Less Cold will be activated for the entirety of this week, ending Friday night. Weather conditions will be monitored to determine if activation will continue through the weekend.“Keeping people alive in extreme weather is a community effort, and we are incredibly grateful for the nonprofits, volunteers, and donors who... Read More.