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17-year-old Eli Willits from Fort Cobb, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

Sunday, July 20

By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule. Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected him... Read More.

Legislative Update With Sen. Coleman

Saturday, July 19

Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton recently approved senators’ requests for nearly 75 interim studies that will take place at the Capitol through the late summer and early fall. The House Speaker is still reviewing more than 150 study requests from representatives. Because there’s often overlap between the chambers on... Read More.

University Center Robotics Camps Foster STEM Exploration

Friday, July 18

The University Center’s LEGO Robotics Camps concluded on Thursday, June 17. For five weeks this summer, the University Center bustled with the activity of 2nd-7th graders engaged in STEM education through LEGO Robotics. Camps included three sessions of WeDo Robotics and one session each of Introductory Robotics, Machines and... Read More.

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NOC Foundation establishes Dr. Floyd and Gayle Dowell Scholarship Fund

Friday, July 18

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. acknowledges the establishment of the Dr. Floyd and Gayle Dowell Scholarship Fund. Floyd Dowell has degrees in Agricultural Engineering (A.S. NOC, '81; B.S. OSU '84; M.S. OSU '85; and Ph.D. University of Illinois, 1988) and Gayle Dowell has a B.S. in Mechanical Design... Read More.

Foursquare Church Laundry Love Friday

Friday, July 18

Ponca City Foursquare Church’s Laundry Love will be at Spin City Laundromat Friday, July 18th, offering 50 free loads to the community! When: Friday, July 18th|, 1 PM - 4 PM (or until they reach 50 loads) Where: Spin City Laundromat, 612 N. 1st St, Ponca City, OK How it Works: Limit:... Read More.

Hannah Day Joins Pioneer Technology Center as New Teacher Preparation Instructor

Friday, July 18

Ponca City, OK ----- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is excited to welcome Hannah Day as the new Teacher Preparation Instructor. Day officially began her role on July 1, 2025, following the retirement of long-time instructor Vicki Braden, who served the program with distinction for many years. Originally from Cushing, Oklahoma,... Read More.

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Oklahoma narcotics bureau shuts down Tulsa apartment’s makeshift dental office

Friday, July 18

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — O "This was an outstanding cooperative investigation with OBN, our partners at the Oklahoma Dental Board, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to stop this individual from further endangering anyone else," said OBN Director Donnie Anderson. "For someone to perform medical procedures and administer drugs in this... Read More.

Senate passes $9 billion in Trump-backed spending cuts to PBS, NPR and foreign aid

Friday, July 18

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Senate passed $9 billion in federal spending cuts to the Public Broadcasting Service, National Public Radio and foreign aid programs overnight, moving forward on one of President Donald Trump's top priorities proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The final vote was 51-48, with Republican Senators Read More.

California’s ‘train to nowhere’ derailed: Trump halts billions in federal support

Friday, July 18

(TNND) — President Trump is cleaning up a mess in California. He and transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that about $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project has been terminated. The President taking to Truth Social to say, “To the Law abiding, Tax paying, Hardworking Citizens... Read More.

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Hunter Biden blames Democratic party for 2024 loss, saying party ‘melted down’

Friday, July 18

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden's son, accused the Democratic party of abandoning his father and said that this was the reason Democrats lost the 2024 election. “We lost the last election because we did not remain loyal to the leader of the party,” Biden said on Jaime... Read More.

21 children – all with surrogate mothers – taken from SoCal couple amid investigation

Thursday, July 17

ARCADIA, Calif. -- A Southern California couple's 21 children - all from surrogate mothers - have been placed in protective custody amid an investigation. Arcadia police stumbled upon a house on Camino Real Avenue while investigating a child abuse case involving a 2-month-old suffering a traumatic head injury. After getting a search... Read More.

What is chronic venous insufficiency, the condition President Trump has been diagnosed with?

Thursday, July 17

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday. Here's a closer look at the condition and Trump's diagnosis: Advertisement What is chronic venous insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the body has trouble pumping blood from the legs to the heart. It results from damage... Read More.

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17-year-old Eli Willits from Fort Cobb, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

Legislative Update With Sen. Coleman

University Center Robotics Camps Foster STEM Exploration

NOC Foundation establishes Dr. Floyd and Gayle Dowell Scholarship Fund

Foursquare Church Laundry Love Friday

Hannah Day Joins Pioneer Technology Center as New Teacher Preparation Instructor

Oklahoma narcotics bureau shuts down Tulsa apartment’s makeshift dental office

Senate passes $9 billion in Trump-backed spending cuts to PBS, NPR and foreign aid

California’s ‘train to nowhere’ derailed: Trump halts billions in federal support

Hunter Biden blames Democratic party for 2024 loss, saying party ‘melted down’

21 children – all with surrogate mothers – taken from SoCal couple amid investigation

What is chronic venous insufficiency, the condition President Trump has been diagnosed with?

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