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Larin Davis Named Executive Director of Operations for PCPS

by Ponca City Now
Larin Davis has been named the new Executive Director of Operations for PCPS, effective July 1, 2025. Larin will replace Jason Leavitt. Leavitt has been named the new Operations Director for Broken Arrow Public Schools.“We are deeply grateful to Jason for his years of dedicated service as Executive Director of Operations,” said PCPS Superintendent Adam... Read More.

White House: Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims

by Washington TCS
WASHINGTON (The Center Square) — Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday.The report claims that 44% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients without children worked less than 20 hours a week in 2024, using 11% of the government’s annual... Read More.

Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Oklahoma County.West Nile virus is currently the leading cause of illness from mosquitoes in the U.S.Symptoms of West Nile virus include body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or rash.The OKC County Health Department recommends using insect repellent,... Read More.
https://www.noc.edu/

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors; Oklahoma AG Calls Ruling a Victory

by AP
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday in a 6-3 decisionThe decision effectively protects state governments from most legal challenges to similar laws in Oklahoma and 25 other states.Chief Justice John Roberts said the Constitution’s equal protection clause does not settle the complex scientific and policy... Read More.
https://www.ascensionliving.org/find-a-community/via-christi-village-ponca-city-ok

Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor

by News 6
An Oklahoma woman has taken the top prize in Lay’s 2025 "Do Us A Flavor" competition.Paula George of Sapulpa is the creator of the winning flavor: Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese Flavored Potato Chips. As the contest champion, George will receive $1 million, and her chip flavor is now available in stores nationwide. Flavor Draws... Read More.

Organized Crime Task Force, Kingfisher County Sheriff’s Office Bust Illegal Grow

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Kingfisher man faces felony charges in the wake of a May 29 raid by the Attorney General Office’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) on a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation. Hui Tang, 51, is charged with aggravated manufacturing of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), trafficking of controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful... Read More.

19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive Honoring Sean Anderson June 27

by Ponca City Now
The 19th Annual All American Fish Fry Blood Drive honoring Sean Anderson will be held on Friday, June 27th at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center at 445 Fairview in Ponca City from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Our Blood Institute in Enid will be giving each donor a cool All-American t-shirt, (I've seen it, I love it)... Read More.
https://fnbok.bank/

Accused killer added to Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – The latest addition to Attorney General Gentner Drummond's 10 Most Wanted list is accused of a murdering an Ada woman earlier this year following a violent altercation at a residence. Heather Lynn Harjo, 38, is wanted for the April 28 death of Summer Cheyenne Martin, 21. According to investigators, Martin was visiting... Read More.
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