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Eight Oklahoma hospitals warned over price transparency; Here’s who’s on the list

Friday, June 26

Oklahoma healthcare costs and hospital pricing information have been a big discussion over the past decade, with both Oklahoma and US officials creating initiatives to demand more transparency from healthcare providers. News On 6 More than 500 hospitals nationwide, including eight in Oklahoma, received warning letters from federal regulators in June... Read More.

Oklahoma family sues Arby’s, former employee over alleged HSV-1 exposure

Friday, June 26

BROKEN BOW, Okla - An Oklahoma family has filed a civil lawsuit against an Arby’s franchise and a former employee, accusing the worker of intentionally spitting on their sandwiches while suffering from an active and visible case of herpes. Amanda Hendricks is accused in a lawsuit of spitting on the meat... Read More.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end TPS for Syrians, Haitians

Friday, June 26

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the Trump administration in its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections that have allowed them to live and work in the United States. In a pair of cases that tested a key aspect of President Trump’s... Read More.

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Turn Around Don’t Drown Reminder

Thursday, June 25

With all the rain in the area, the City of Ponca City wants to remind everyone……Turn Around Don't Drown® Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when... Read More.

PCPD Make Drug Arrest After Subject Stopped for Walking in Street Just Before Midnight

Thursday, June 25

On June 18th, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers with the Ponca City Police Department contacted an individual who was improperly walking in the roadway near Riggs Drive and Gary Avenue. During the investigation, officers discovered approximately 28.6 grams of methamphetamine in two separate bags, along with drug paraphernalia and $225... Read More.

PCPD Make Drug Arrest After Minor Traffic Violation Stop

Thursday, June 25

On June 17th, Ponca City police officers conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, probable cause was developed to search the vehicle and its occupants.A female officer arrived on the scene and conducted a search of Alyssa Hubbard, 19, of Ponca City. During the... Read More.

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MORGAN Band on Stage for June 29 Full Moon Concert

Thursday, June 25

Enjoy live music and get ready to howl at the moon with Stillwater-based MORGAN for the Full Moon Concert on Monday, June 29 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa, OK. Named after award winning songwriter and singer Morgan Reynolds, the four-member band expands the boundaries of rock, blues,... Read More.

PTSD affects more than veterans: What to know about symptoms and treatment

Thursday, June 25

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is often discussed in relation to military veterans returning from combat. However, health experts say the condition can affect anyone who experiences a traumatic event. Dr. Stacy Chronister, an internal medicine specialist with a military background, joined News On 6 to discuss how PTSD develops,... Read More.

Lake Ponca on List for Consumption Advisory From Oklahoma DEQ

Wednesday, June 24

Mercury levels in lakes are routinely monitored across the United States, and it is common for state environmental agencies to issue fish consumption advisories. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has updated its list of lakes with consumption advisories for mercury. Four Oklahoma lakes have been added to... Read More.

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7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff

Wednesday, June 24

What better way to celebrate the freedom we enjoy than with a good old-fashioned BBQ? Saturday, June 27 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1101 N 4th St While we celebrate the freedoms we have as a nation, we also recognize that every good gift comes from the Lord—and that true freedom is found... Read More.

Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

Wednesday, June 24

The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled. Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... Read More.

Drummond opposes clemency in brutal murder case

Wednesday, June 24

OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for convicted murderer Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, who was sentenced to death for brutally murdering Olimpia Fisher in 2003. Cuesta-Rodriguez stalked and abused the mother of two for months before shooting her twice in... Read More.