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Diana Hernandez to speak at NOC Enid Oct. 29

Wednesday, October 29

The Northern Oklahoma College Speaker Series presents Diana Hernandez at NOC Enid Oct. 29.Hernandez, the Garfield County Hispanic Coalition Chair, will speak on “Carrying the Baton, Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities Through Heritage.”The event is in the Gantz Center Montgomery Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m.All... Read More.

Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

Wednesday, October 29

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding as pain from the second-longest shutdown spreads nationwide.The funding fight in Washington gained new... Read More.

NOC Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret set for Oct. 30-31

Wednesday, October 29

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presents the Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret Oct. 30-31 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.The concert, held inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.The cabaret, a collaboration of Musical Theatre, Concert Band, and Jazz Band, is... Read More.

New Oklahoma law prevents retailers from marking up variety of products

Wednesday, October 29

TULSA, Okla. -On November 1, a new law goes into effect that prevents retailers from marking up many products. It reverses the Unfair Sales Act of 1949, an Oklahoma law that required a 6% markup on items like baby supplies, groceries and gas.What is the Unfair Sales... Read More.

Senator Weaver’s Aggravated DUI Expansion Law Takes Effect November 1

Wednesday, October 29

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 54, a measure championed by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, during the 2025 legislative session, will soon take effect on November 1 and expand the definition of Aggravated DUI under Oklahoma law.The new law strengthens Oklahoma’s efforts to protect motorists and families by including additional offenses... Read More.

DoorDash driver says he’s lucky to be alive after being shot at during delivery in Tahlequah

Wednesday, October 29

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -What happened?WhiteEagle Jones had only been working for DoorDash for two weeks when his early-morning delivery turned into a terrifying experience.“At first I went looked at a different house and I was like, no, this ain't the right one. So I went back, checked the mailbox and made... Read More.

Borrowers under two different repayment plans are eligible for student loan forgiveness

Wednesday, October 29

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Millions of student loan borrowers will have access to student loan forgiveness if they are qualified for two different programs.Following a deal made between the Trump administration and the American Federation of Teachers, borrowers of the Pay as You Earn plan and the Income Contingent Repayment plan... Read More.

National First Responders Day

Tuesday, October 28

National First Responders Day in 2025 is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.The day honors the service of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel through appreciation events, public recognition, and special discounts offered by various companies. Thank you!

Kay County crash kills man from Texas

Tuesday, October 28

TONKAWA-After a single-vehicle crash on Monday just after 6 p.m. in Kay County, one person is dead according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.According to OHP, the driver, traveling northbound on Interstate 35 near Tonkawa struck a cable barrier along the highway, causing the car to roll over several times,... Read More.

Ponca City Autumn Leaf Collection 2025-2026

Tuesday, October 28

The City of Ponca City will begin Autumn Leaf Collection on November 17, 2025 and end on January 23, 2026. The City is asking that residents who wish to have their leaves removed please follow these guidelines:• Bagged leaves placed in the regular refuse collection area will be collected... Read More.

Oklahoma State University staff member arrested in internet sex crimes investigation

Tuesday, October 28

An Oklahoma State University staff member has been arrested as part of an internet sex crimes investigation, according to police.The Edmond Police Department says 51-year-old Pratul Agarwal solicited minors online for lewd photographs and attempted to meet them in person.Agarwal, the Associate Vice President of Research at OSU,... Read More.

Oklahoma City Game Studio Goldfire Earns Global Recognition for Arctic Awakening

Tuesday, October 28

OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma City game developer is gaining worldwide attention for a new release that’s taking players on an emotional journey through the Alaskan wilderness.James Simpson, founder of GoldFire Studios, has spent years turning his childhood passion into a thriving career in game development.“I... Read More.