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College Names KPAC Auditorium After Dineo Heilmann

Tuesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma Board of Regents renamed the auditorium in the NOC Tonkawa Kinzer Performing Arts Center, “The Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at Thursday’s regents meeting in Enid.NOC President Diana Morris Watkins explained that NOC had received a letter requesting the name change and then explained to the regents the process for renaming the facility.“Dineo... Read More.

Pioneer Technology Center Names February Students of the Month

Tuesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

Evan Mills, a junior from Ponca City and Billy Miller, a junior from Deer Creek-Lamont.Ponca City, OK -- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has announced Billy Miller and Evan Mills as the February Students of the Month, recognizing their dedication, work ethic, and accomplishments in their respective programs.Evan Mills, a junior from Ponca City, is... Read More.

Enid Commissioner Explains African American Contributions to Labor at NOC Event

Tuesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

City of Enid Ward 2 Commissioner Derwood Norwood spoke for Black History Month at Northern Oklahoma College Enid Wednesday at the Gantz Center.Norwood started his talk joking that he took a long time, about 10 years, to earn an associate’s degree at NOC but added, “I hope people realize that if you don’t give... Read More.

Convicted Killer Transferred to Oklahoma From Louisiana to Face Death Sentence

Tuesday, March 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Convicted murderer George John Hanson is back in Oklahoma custody for his death sentence to be carried out later this year. The state Department of Corrections transferred the inmate late yesterday from a Louisiana federal prison to Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester at the request of Attorney General Gentner Drummond.Hanson, also... Read More.

House GOP Passes Budget Resolution, Raising Questions About Medicaid Cuts

Tuesday, March 4 by News 9

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution that unlocked the process of reconciliation that they intend to use to implement President Donald Trump’s America First legislative agenda. As part of the process, House GOP leaders have agreed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will... Read More.

Hundreds Expected for Senior Day at Oklahoma State Capitol

Monday, March 3 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Advocates for Oklahoma’s aging population are encouraging seniors to make their voices heard at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday morning. Hundreds of seniors, as well as their family, friends and caregivers, are expected to gather at the Capitol for Oklahoma Senior Day, an annual event meant to put forward issues... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Center “Clips for a Cause” Fundraiser for Service Dog for Oklahoma Veteran Monday

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

Calling all men!Come out on Monday, March 3rd to Pioneer Tech Center, 2101 N. Ash St., from 9am to 4pm to get a haircut and support “Clips for a Cause”.Students, local barbers, and cosmetologists will be providing men’s haircuts by donation only.All donations will be given to Honoring America's Warriors with a goal to... Read More.

Oklahoma Lawmakers to discuss food dye ban Monday in Senate Bill 4 hearing

Monday, March 3 by News 6

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to eliminate certain food dyes, citing concerns over their potential negative health effects, including behavioral issues, endocrine disruption, and DNA damage.Senate Bill 4, authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson, would prohibit the manufacturing, selling, brewing, or distribution of 10 different dyes and substances, including red, blue, and yellow dyes. Thompson,... Read More.

Cross Canadian Ragweed Reflects on Surprise Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Announcement

Monday, March 3 by News 6

Cross Canadian Ragweed members Randy Ragsdale and Grady CrossTULSA, Okla. -Cross Canadian Ragweed members Randy Ragsdale and Grady Cross were caught off guard when they learned they were being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.In a conversation about the honor after the concert on Saturday, they shared their initial reactions, memories... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts to Present “Rock of Ages”

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma Division of Fine Arts presents “Rock of Ages” March 6-9 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Tonkawa.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. March 6-8 and 2 p.m. on March 9.The musical features music from the musical groups Poison, Journey, Def Leppard, and more.Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. Children... Read More.

Wind Energy Regulation FAQs Added to Attorney General’s Website

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of growing unrest and controversy over the proliferation of wind farms in rural Oklahoma, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has unveiled a related Frequently Asked Questions section on his agency’s website.The FAQs address the authority of voters, including through locally elected county and municipal officials, to... Read More.

NOC Board of Regents Approve ‘Guns on Campus’ Resolution

Monday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College approved a resolution supporting the current gun law on guns on campus at a recent board of regents meeting in Enid.The resolution states that the “members of the NOC Board of Regents support maintaining the current law regarding weapons on campus, in which the President (Diana Morris Watkins) has the discretion... Read More.