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MORGAN Band to open 2025 Full Moon Concert Series June 11

Monday, June 9

Stillwater-based MORGAN promises to deliver a magical and memorable evening of live music under the stars at the season opener Full Moon Concert on Wednesday, June 11, in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand. Named after award winning songwriter and singer Morgan Reynolds, the four-member band expands the boundaries of rock,... Read More.

Luttrell, Rader comment on passage of carbon capture bill

Monday, June 9

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill aimed at establishing clear guidelines for carbon capture and storage in Oklahoma has received final legislative approval and will take effect later this year.Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, co-authored Senate Bill 269 with Sen. Dave Rader to ensure the state maintains regulatory... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office hosting Tulsa area human trafficking prevention training

Monday, June 9

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Response Unit will partner with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to help law enforcement, energy and transportation leaders develop counter-trafficking strategies at a Coalition Build from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow.The... Read More.

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Saturday, June 7

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Nineteen men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 11 other people are scheduled to be put to death in eight states during the remainder of 2025.Four men are scheduled to be executed next week in Florida,... Read More.

Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, Texas logs 4 new cases, Oklahoma 1

Saturday, June 7

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — The U.S. logged 122 more cases of measles this week — but only four of them in Texas — while the outbreaks in Pennsylvania and Michigan have officially ended.There are 1,168 confirmed measles cases in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.

Subject Arrested by PCPD Friday Morning on Several Charges

Friday, June 6

Just before 11:00 am this morning, a PCPD Officer was patrolling the area of 14th Street, just south of Highland. While patrolling, he recognized an individual who had confirmed felony warrants out of Kay County for First Degree Burglary and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. As the Officer approached, the... Read More.

Oklahoma Agencies Warn of Scam Texts Pretending to Be DMV Payment Notices

Friday, June 6

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Service Oklahoma are warning of a new text message scam targeting drivers.The message claims to be from the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), asking for payment for an overdue traffic fine.Authorities are reminding everyone not to respond to or click... Read More.

Capitol Conversations By Sen. Bill Coleman

Friday, June 6

The Senate adjourned this year’s legislative session at 12:25 a.m. on May 30. We adjourned Sine Die, a term signaling final adjournment, after a long week of addressing remaining policy proposals, confirming dozens of the governor’s appointees to serve in state government and voting to override most of the... Read More.

NOC art, digital media students tour Ft. Worth museums

Friday, June 6

Led by Art Faculty Audrey Schmitz, NOC Art and Digital Media students toured three museums on an overnight trip to Fort Worth, TX, May 23-24.The tour included Amon Carter Museum, Modern Art Museum and Kimball Museum of Art. Other destinations included Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Fort Worth Water Gardens and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Joining... Read More.

2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race July 4

Friday, June 6

Register for the 2nd Annual Great American Kayak Race held at beautiful Lake Ponca on Independence Day. Kayakers will maneuver around the marked course on the East Lake to prove their paddling skills and come out on top.The first place grand prize will be a Blackstone Griddle. Additional prizes... Read More.