Russian strikes on Ukraine escalate, 20 dead as US halts intelligence sharing

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States stopped sharing satellite images with the Ukrainian government, officials said. At least 20 people have been killed.The U.S. decision to withhold intelligence and military aid came on the heels of a tempestuous White House visit... Read More.

OCSO Seeks Public Help in Bluestem Lake Homicide Case; Suspect in Custody

Update: The victim is an adultOSAGE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — Deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to a reported shooting at Bluestem Lake.The incident occurred during a juvenile birthday party.According to OCSO, alcohol was present at the party.Caleb Andrews, also known as “Laylo,” was identified as a suspect in the murder of... Read More.

NOC to Honor Distinguished Alums March 29

Northern Oklahoma College alumni Marcus Chapman, Dineo Heilmann, and Marshall Reigh will be inducted into the NOC Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame March 29 at NOC Tonkawa.The three inductees will be honored in ceremonies during the NOC Alumni and Friends Reunion Dinner in the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa at 5 p.m. on Saturday,... Read More.
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Ponca City Cheer Clinics, Tryouts This Month

Ponca City Cheer Clinics for 7th – 12th grade are March 25 thru March 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 am in the Po-Hi Cheer Gym.Ponca City Cheer tryouts for 7th – 12th grade  will be held March 31 in the Cheer Gym at Po-HI.A Mandatory meeting will be held March 11 at 6pm in... Read More.

Newsweek Names Stillwater Medical as World’s Best Hospital for 5 Consecutive Years

Five years in a row, Newsweek, one of the nation’s leading magazines, has ranked Stillwater Medical among the World’s Best Hospitals, achieving special recognition as the No. 1 hospital in Oklahoma for patient experience in 2025.“It is incredible to see how our commitment to excellence provides positive outcomes for our patients and creates... Read More.

Audit of Oklahoma State University Finds Mismanagement of $41 Million in State Funds

TULSA, Okla. -An audit report released on Wednesday by the Office of Internal Audit at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Board of Regents has found significant issues in the allocation and management of legislatively appropriated funds at Oklahoma State University.The audit concluded that a total of $41 million in state funds received between July 1,... Read More.
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Three Finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year Announced

Congratulations to the three finalists for the 2026 Ponca City Teacher of the Year. Finalists include Lorrie Layton (East Middle School), Jill Klein (Po-Hi) and Irene Sanchez (Lincoln Elementary).The TOY celebration will be held March 27. The reception will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Commons and the ceremony is at 7 p.m. at... Read More.

Diamond Rio to Perform at NOC Renfro Lectureship Program April 3

Diamond Rio will be performing at Northern Oklahoma College for the spring Renfro Lectureship Series on April 3. Tickets go on sale March 11. (photo by Robby Klein)The popular country and western group Diamond Rio will perform at Northern Oklahoma College on Thursday, April 3, as part of the Spring 2025 Renfro Endowed Lectureship... Read More.