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No suspect yet in OSU shooting, campus crime stats reveal few weapons arrests

Tuesday, October 21 by News 9

STILLWATER, Okla. - An investigation into a shooting that wounded three people outside an Oklahoma State University dorm has not yielded a suspect or any arrests. But, a newly released police report reveals investigators believe the shooting was gang related. Details are still sparse, and campus police are asking the public for tips. “You’re not supposed to have a firearm on... Read More.

Ponca City Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration of Freedom

Tuesday, October 21 by Ponca City Now

This year we celebrate the 29th Annual Ponca City Veteran's Day Parade AND Celebration of Freedom! The Ponca City Veterans Day Parade starts on Grand Ave. at 10:45am at 1st St and runs through to 6th St, ending a War Memorial Park on north 7th. The Review Stand will be at 4th St intersection. (The... Read More.

NOC seeking distinguished alumni nominations

Tuesday, October 21 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College is seeking nominations for the 2026 NOC Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations are due Nov. 1, according to Ciera Kirby, Director of Alumni & Community Relations. Selected honorees will be inducted into the NOC Hall of Fame at the Alumni and Friends Reunion to be held in the spring. This is the 24th year... Read More.

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State Supt. Fields clarifies Bible decision for classrooms, education updates

Tuesday, October 21 by KOKH

State Superintendent Lindel Fields (Oklahoma.gov) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields addressed parents and guardians with updates from the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Fields clarified the recent decision regarding the use of Bibles in schools, stating, "Last week’s decision does not remove Bibles from our schools, it simply... Read More.

Oklahoma teaching assistant arrested after alleged nude photos sent to student

Tuesday, October 21 by News 9

RANDLETT, Okla. - A teaching assistant in southwest Oklahoma has been arrested following an investigation into inappropriate images sent to a student, according to court documents. Rashel Gray, a former Big Pasture Public Schools employee, was taken into custody after investigators say she sent nude photographs to an underage student. Court documents say Gray used the... Read More.

NOC Spring Nursing application deadline Oct. 31

Monday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is currently accepting applications for Spring 2026. The deadline for applications is October 31. Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission and be accepted to Northern Oklahoma College prior to acceptance in the Nursing Program. Applicants are selected based on qualifications and space availability. NOC has nursing programs at Tonkawa,... Read More.

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Trump: Survivors of strike on drug-carrying vessel to be sent back to their home countries

Monday, October 20 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump said two "narcoterrorists" who survived an attack on a "drug-carrying submarine" will be sent back to their home countries. Trump confirmed the news on Saturday. It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United States on a well known... Read More.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Monday, October 20 by AP

Get ready for more chicken jockey. “A Minecraft Movie” is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027. Jared Hess is returning to direct and co-write the still untitled film, which counts Jason Momoa among its producers. No official plot or... Read More.

‘No Kings’ protests being funded by foundations run by George Soros: report

Monday, October 20 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The “No Kings” protests took place on Saturday are being funded by foundations belonging to billionaire philanthropist George Soros. One of the groups is the Open Society Foundations, founded by the major Democratic donor. Through a fund, the foundation issued a $3 trillion grant to the Indivisible Organization that was good for two years... Read More.

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Shooting Update: OSU Police Department and Campus Safety

Sunday, October 19 by Ponca City Now-OSU Police and Safety

UPDATE 11 AM: The OSUPD continues to investigate the incident that occurred this morning. We want to reiterate that this was isolated and the campus is safe. The suspect is no longer on campus. As the event happened, all parties left campus. Officers were on scene quickly and secured the scene. We are working... Read More.

Stillwater Police: Shooting on OSU Campus

Sunday, October 19 by Ponca City Now-Stillwater PD

***UPDATE SUNDAY*** The incident occurred outside and not inside the residence hall. At 3:42 a.m., Stillwater Police Department officers responded to McDonald’s, 110 E. McElroy, regarding a report of a gunshot victim. As officers were performing life-saving measures, it was determined that the incident occurred on the Oklahoma State University campus. Stillwater Police and OSU Police located the... Read More.

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

Saturday, October 18 by The Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Energy said on Thursday it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation's largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy. AEP Transmission... Read More.