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Winners of ODOT’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest, Includes Kay County Kindergarten Student

Thursday, April 24

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced the 2025 Trash Poster Contest Winners.Students from kindergarten through 12th grade displayed their artistic talents while conveying the importance of litter-free environments."Creating art allows students to better understand the effects of litter on the environment and encourages them to... Read More.

Superintendent Walters: Schools must comply with DEI order or risk severe financial impact

Thursday, April 24

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday afternoon that he's doubling down on his stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.He said if districts don't comply with the assurance Title VI from the U.S Department of Education, he will withhold federal funding from the districts not complying.Walters tells... Read More.

Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

Thursday, April 24

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States.The group of cicadas set to appear has been labeled Brood XIV. Emerging once every 17 years, Brood XIV is the second-largest... Read More.

Dr. Fauci’s post-retirement wealth sparks calls for transparency

Thursday, April 24

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House Chief Medical Adviser and a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant increase in his wealth since retiring from government service, according to the government watchdog group Open the Books."He was... Read More.

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Wednesday, April 23

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) confirms a new case of measles in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 13.OSDH added the case to its situation update page Tuesday, saying of the reported cases, 10 are confirmed and 3 are probable.All 13 patients are... Read More.

Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

Wednesday, April 23

OKLAHOMA CITY -Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time... Read More.

PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Wednesday, April 23

Ponca City, OK------ Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Cosmetology Department recently demonstrated the transformative power of community partnerships through a meaningful collaboration with Blackwell Public Schools. As part of a SkillsUSA initiative, PTC students provided professional haircuts to Blackwell students, building connections and offering valuable services while gaining... Read More.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

Wednesday, April 23

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to... Read More.

House Moves Nonresident Hunting Lottery Legislation to Governor

Wednesday, April 23

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week secured passage of a bill that will create a lottery system for nonresidents seeking a hunting, killing or trapping permit with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Senate Bill 448 requires out-of-state hunters to pay a $100 permit fee in addition... Read More.

Stillwater Police respond to reported body found in Boomer Lake East off Husband Street

Tuesday, April 22

STILLWATER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Stillwater Police responded to Boomer Lake East off of Husband Street for a reported body found in the water Tuesday.According to police, someone was walking the trail around 8:30 a.m. when they found the body in the water. Officials do not suspect any foul play and... Read More.

UC NURSING STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BEAUTIFICATION DAY

Tuesday, April 22

Last week the nursing students at the University Center participated in NWOSU’s Beautification Day.Students and staff at the Alva campus worked together to beautify the campus for spring. The NWOSU nursing students that attend the UC put together their own project at the University Center. They cleaned out the... Read More.

Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”

Tuesday, April 22

The auditorium of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be renamed the “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, April 23 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.The dedication is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.Heilmann was an instructor at NOC from 1986-2017, serving as the NOC Fine Arts Division Chair from... Read More.

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Winners of ODOT’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest, Includes Kay County Kindergarten Student

Superintendent Walters: Schools must comply with DEI order or risk severe financial impact

Cicada maps show where the noisy insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

Dr. Fauci’s post-retirement wealth sparks calls for transparency

OSDH confirms 13th measles case in Oklahoma

Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

PTC Cosmetology Students Provide Professional Haircuts to Blackwell Public School Students, Demonstrate Power of Community Partnerships

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

House Moves Nonresident Hunting Lottery Legislation to Governor

Stillwater Police respond to reported body found in Boomer Lake East off Husband Street

UC NURSING STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BEAUTIFICATION DAY

Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”

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