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NOC Wellness Center closed July 7-21

Monday, June 30 by Ponca City Now

The Wellness Center on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus will be closed July 7-21.A new walking track is being installed to elevate user’s fitness experience.The Wellness Center is free for NOC faculty, staff, and students and costs $20 per month, $60 for six months, and $120 per year for community members. Community members... Read More.

After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

Monday, June 30 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage.By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at... Read More.

California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to health care

Monday, June 30 by AP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Friday a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities, including a landmark health care expansion for low-income adult immigrants without legal status, to close a $12 billion deficit. It's the third year in a row the nation's most populous state has been forced to slash funding... Read More.

AG Pam Bondi announces arrest of 2,700 Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members in U.S.

Monday, June 30 by AP

(TNND) — Federal authorities have arrested more than 2,700 alleged members of the notorious Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, officials said on Friday.During a White House press briefing, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests when asked if an undocumented infant would be an immigration enforcement priority.Bondi responded saying that violent... Read More.

10-year-old girl rescued after abduction and high-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash

Sunday, June 29 by News 6

WEBB CITY, Okla. -A 10-year-old girl reported missing Saturday evening in Osage County was safely recovered following a multi-agency search and pursuit that ended with the death of the suspected abductor, according to police.According to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence in the rural community of Webb City... Read More.

Prize Winners announced in 2025 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Sunday, June 29 by Fox23News

OWASSO, Okla. — Winners have been drawn in the 2025 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.Since 2013, FOX23 has partnered with St. Jude on the Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway.You, our viewers have helped raise more than $15 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital so parents of critically-ill children can focus on... Read More.

Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony July 1

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

Join the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and community partners as they celebrate the completion of the Grand Avenue Streetscape Project with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. This exciting revitalization enhances the beauty, functionality, and walkability of our historic downtown corridor. These recent projects, including new corner flower beds and an added center lane making Grand Ave.... Read More.

Senator Thompson and Her Legislative Work to Support MOHA

Friday, June 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, issued the following statement Thursday in recognition of the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" event hosted at the State Capitol by Governor Kevin Stitt and featuring HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:“I want to welcome Secretary Kennedy to the Oklahoma State Capitol and thank Governor Stitt for shining... Read More.

States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules

Friday, June 27 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.The 6-3 opinion comes in a case that wasn’t directly about abortion. It’s... Read More.

RFK Jr. launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign at state capitol

Friday, June 27 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Governor Kevin Stitt at the State Capitol on Thursday to launch the "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign.The initiative aims to promote health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility.The press conference took place at 11 a.m. in the... Read More.

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Author: Ponca City Now

NOC Wellness Center closed July 7-21

After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to health care

AG Pam Bondi announces arrest of 2,700 Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members in U.S.

10-year-old girl rescued after abduction and high-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash

Prize Winners announced in 2025 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Grand Avenue Streetscape Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony July 1

Senator Thompson and Her Legislative Work to Support MOHA

States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules

RFK Jr. launches ‘Make Oklahoma Healthy Again’ campaign at state capitol

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