Hayes Brothers Band to perform Tonkawa Full Moon Concert Sept. 7

The “Hayes Brothers Band” will command the stage for the fourth Full Moon Concert of the season, Sunday, Sept. 7 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa.   Returning by popular demand, the group performs music from the 1950s through today including well-known pop, rock and country classics... Read More.

Four new paintings added to the NOC Tonkawa Pickens Learning Commons

Hugh Pickens recently added four paintings to the Northern Oklahoma College Pickens Learning Commons collection on the Tonkawa campus.The art work is part of the Pickens Learning Commons in the Vineyard Library/Administration Building.The new additions are the work of Yatika Starr Fields.“I am grateful to Yatika Starr Fields for... Read More.

Julie Henning receives Chime Workforce, Coca-Cola Scholarship

Julie Henning, a student at Northern Oklahoma College, has received the Chime Workforce and Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship.Both are $1,000 scholarship awards.Henning is from Ponca City and attends NOC Tonkawa.The Chime Workforce Scholarship recognizes high-achieving college students who are pursuing career and technical educational opportunities. This scholarship helps... Read More.
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Shooting victim identified, PCPD asks public for information

 Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. Officers immediately began taking life saving measures and applied tourniquets to one of the... Read More.
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Local Forecast

Flood Watch National Weather Service Norman OK For Mon Aug 25 2025OKZ004>013-015-017>020-252300- /O.NEW.KOUN.FA.A.0015.250825T0501Z-250825T2300Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield- Noble-Dewey-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne- Including the cities of Lamont, Buffalo, Wakita, Arnett, Seiling, Carmen, Hennessey, Geary, Woodward, Guthrie, Taloga, Okeene, Cherokee, Alva, Vici, Medford, Laverne, Blackwell, Enid, Leedey, Gage, Watonga, Fairview, Fargo, Helena, Shattuck, Pond Creek, Perry, Stillwater, Kingfisher, Ponca City, and Okarche 1201 AM CDT Mon Aug 25... Read More.

Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day Sept 12 and 13

Be sure to mark Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day ton your calendar.Celebrate the rich heritage of Newkirk at Charlie Adams Day in Newkirk September 12th, 4pm to 11pm and the 13th, 9 am to 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled festival for all ages, kicking off on Friday night with an... Read More.
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Trump blames rising electricity prices on renewable energy

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Electricity prices are climbing nationwide — up more than 5% in the past year, according to federal data — and projections show the trend continuing into 2026.President Donald Trump is pointing the finger at renewable energy. In a Truth Social post this week, he claimed that states... Read More.

PCPD Investigating Shootings on S. Palm, One Victim Killed

Shortly after 2:00am Sunday morning, PCPD officers responded to the 400 Block of South Palm for a report of multiple gunshots. When Officers arrived, they located three individuals with gunshot wounds at 408 S. Palm. One victim is deceased and two others have been transported and are receiving treatment for... Read More.