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Noble County Sheriff’s Office and local agencies recover stolen guns

Thursday, February 25

On Tuesday, February 23, the Noble County Sheriff’s office conducted search warrants at two residences in the city of Perry.Noble County Sheriff’s Office was working on a case involving stolen guns with Payne County Sheriff’s Office.With the help of the District 8 Task Force, Payne County Sheriff’s office, Stillwater... Read More.

PCPS Gaitors Now Available for Purchase

Thursday, February 25

The Ponca City Public School District now has Wildcat Gaiters available for purchase for $5.00 each. They may be purchased through My School Bucks at www.myschoolbucks.com or there is a Link to My School Bucks from the District website Homepage at www.pcps.us . Both red and navy... Read More.

Read Across America Week Set for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, February 25

March 2 is National Read Across American Day, a day to celebrate literacy. This date was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help students of all ages get excited about reading. The day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr.... Read More.

OSDH reporting 798 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths and 1,214 recoveries Wednesday

Wednesday, February 24

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 798 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Feb. 24. Oklahoma has seen 421,010 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 453 from Tuesday as there are 13,587 COVID-19 cases active statewide on... Read More.

NOC sweeps Western in conference road games

Wednesday, February 24

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs swept Western in conference road games Monday at Altus. The Lady Mavs (2-4) were 98-69 winners while the 7th ranked Mavs (7-0) were 97-60 winners over the Pioneers. Lady Mavs 98, Western 69 Gavriel Myers and Mia Brown combined for 50 points as... Read More.

Missing Osage County girl found safe

Wednesday, February 24

After an Amber Alert was issued late Tuesday night, 11-year-old Lylah Spencer was found safe.A report stated that Spencer was taking out the trash to the dumpster at 5192 County Road 2290 near Barnsdall at around 8 p.m. Spencer made it to the county road, but she was not... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting held February 22

Wednesday, February 24

The Ponca City Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 22, 2021. Mayor Homer Nicholson called the meeting to order, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.Ceremonies and Proclamations Under the Ceremonies and Proclamations section of the agenda, there was a presentation of service medallions to outgoing... Read More.

No class for Blackwell Elementary School today due to water line repair

Wednesday, February 24

Blackwell Public Schools was notified Tuesday that the City of Blackwell will be shutting off the water line that supplies the elementary school today for an extended period of time to repair two leaks in the line.Without having water in the building tomorrow for a long period of time,... Read More.

Less than 400 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, One new death for Kay County

Tuesday, February 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 359 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Feb. 23. Oklahoma has seen 420,212 COVID-19 cases overall dating back to last March. The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 1,013 from Monday as there are 14,040 COVID-19 cases active statewide on... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa basketball hosts NOC Enid Saturday

Tuesday, February 23

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs host NOC Enid Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. NOC is allowing limited fans for Saturday’s games. Contact LeeAnna Bowling at 580.628.6240 for ticket information or view the following link https://www.noc.edu/athletics/basketball-pass-lottery/ . The game is also available on NOC... Read More.

NOC partners with Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. for Displays of Art Collection on Tonkawa Campus

Tuesday, February 23

This past fall, Northern Oklahoma College entered into an initial two-year agreement for selected displays of art works with Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. on the Tonkawa campus. This collection of art, primarily native art, will be on loan and will be installed over four phases. The Pickens Museum, located... Read More.

NWS Norman hosting online storm spotter training class tonight for Kay, Grant, Garfield and Noble counties

Tuesday, February 23

The National Weather Service in Norman is hosting a free online storm spotter training class tonight for Kay, Grant, Garfield and Noble counties.Go to Read More.