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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education voted Thursday to request $986 million in state funding for FY24, which reflects an increase of $105.1 million or 11.9% over the FY23 adjusted appropriation of $880.9 million.
Read moreWith cooler weather finally arriving, many area residents are once again enjoying the great outdoors. And now that the burn ban has been lifted, at least temporarily, sitting around a campfire is once again an inviting option, especially for rural residents.
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State regulators have shut down some gasoline pumps at a Seminole County convenience store following complaints of contaminated fuel.
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Concert pianist Peter Simon performed a free program of classical music and poetry Tuesday evening at Seminole State College. The “Love and Poetry” program was sponsored by the SSC Educational Foundation and dedicated to the memory of Jasmine Moran and her love and support of the arts. During a reception after the concert, Simon posed for a photo with long-time fans Thelma Randolph, LaVere Bishop and Bettie Conn (pictured l-r).
Read moreNews Release The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Match has raised more than $1 million to fight childhood hunger in central and western Oklahoma. The Food for Kids Match was made possible thanks to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, Mark and Beth Brewer, Chesapeake Energy, David Gorham, Energy Transfer, David and Lezlie Hudiburg, Dolese Bros and Marathon Oil. KOCO News 5 partnered with the Regional Food Bank to promote the match with special programming dedicated to fighting childhood hunger in Oklahoma.
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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 20. Professor of History and Student Success Coordinator Dr. Steve Bolin was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Admissions Clerk and VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster as “Staff Member of the Month.”
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