Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university.The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked.OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.

NOC Offers Targeted Enrollment for Prospective Students

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting targeted enrollment dates for summer and fall enrollment on April 15-17 for prospective students.The dates, times, and locations are as follows:April 15 – NOC Tonkawa’s Wilkin Hall, 9 a.m. – noon or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.April 16 – NOC Enid’s Zollars Library, 9 a.m. – noon or 1... Read More.
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Pawnee Woman Arrested for Laundering Funds Connected to Online Romance Scams

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed charges against a Pawnee woman for laundering approximately $1.5 million in funds obtained through online romance scams. Christine Joan Echohawk, 53, was arrested Monday on complaints of unlawful use of criminal proceeds and using a computer to violate state statutes. Echohawk is accused of laundering money... Read More.
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Blackwell Tourism’s 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3

Blackwell Tourism's 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo celebration event will be held on the Blackwell Fairgrounds, 800 South Main Street from 6-10pm on Saturday May 3.Free admission, food trucks, vendors and games for all ages along with amazing door prize drawings increase the crowd each year.Event DJ is Teo Arellano Garcia and brings the... Read More.
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Elk City Lake Installs Artificial Reefs for Better Fishing

ELK CITY, OK -The city of Elk City collaborated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to secure a grant to improve fish habitats in Elk City Lake. The city assembled and installed MossBack structures, which are essentially artificial covers for the fish to hide, reproduce, shade, or feed. The project... Read More.