Ponca Post Archives - Page 6 of 419

Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive

Thursday, February 5 by AP

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie sent a public message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper on Wednesday saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive. Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media that her family has heard media reports about a... Read More.

Small Business Administration shuts out non-citizens from main lending program

Thursday, February 5 by CBS News

WASHINGTON - The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency’s main lending program. Starting March 1, only U.S. citizens or nationals who have their chief residence in the U.S. or legal territories will be eligible to borrow money under the agency’s 7(a) program. “SBA is... Read More.

Trump ends partial government shutdown, but DHS challenge looms for Congress

Wednesday, February 4 by News 9-Alex Cameron

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Tuesday to fund the majority of the government through the end of the fiscal year, while providing temporary funding to the Department of Homeland Security for the next two weeks. In the wake of two fatal shootings of protesters by federal agents in... Read More.

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Gov. Stitt asks voters to roll back Medicaid increases over spiraling costs

Wednesday, February 4 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has asked the State Legislature to forward a referendum to voters that could roll back the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. A state question expanded Medicaid in 2021, with voter approval that came in a close vote. The Oklahoma... Read More.

Luttrell Comments on Shidler REAP Infrastructure Funding

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOM CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, commented on Rural Economic Action Plan funding approved for a transportation project in Shidler. “This is a meaningful investment for Shidler and for the people who depend on these roads every day,” Luttrell said. “Projects like this may not always grab headlines, but they make a real... Read More.

NOC Roustabout Homecoming Show Rescheduled for February 11

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts Homecoming Show has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free show will be held in the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium inside the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. The show was originally set for Jan. 29 but was postponed due to weather. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community... Read More.

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Financial Education Class Offered at PTC

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

Financial stress affects the whole family — and it’s real. Pioneer Tech has an upcoming opportunity designed to support individuals and families with practical, confidence-building financial tools. Tuesdays, Feb 17 - April 14 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Pioneer Tech CLIMB is a FREE, 8-session workshop designed to help participants build confidence and control over their... Read More.

Why Oklahoma’s trooper shortage leaves many rural areas without coverage

Wednesday, February 4 by News 6

Right now, 766 OHP troopers are responsible for all 77 counties across the state. That means many rural communities don’t have round-the-clock coverage, and troopers who are working are often covering multiple counties at once. By the Numbers: What Coverage Looks Like Today 766 active troopers statewide 77 counties No 24-hour coverage in many rural... Read More.

$1.5B OKLAHOMA DRUG BUST

Wednesday, February 4 by News 9

Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced his Organized Crime Task Force arrested 20 people and seized thousands of marijuana plants in a $1.5 billion black market marijuana crime ring Tuesday. The investigation, called Operation Blunt Force, found that leader Hao Tong Chen ran fraudulent medical marijuana licensing schemes in Oklahoma. According to the indictment, Chen orchestrated a... Read More.

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Humphrey Files Legislation to Extend Health Liability Claims

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed legislation that would extend the period of time for people to file health care liability claims based on a good faith belief that a federal procedural bar was in place when a cause of action arose. Supporters of House Bill 3119 say it could remove... Read More.

Trump agrees to lower tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

Wednesday, February 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will lower tariffs on goods from India from 25% to 18% after speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and it comes after months of the president pushing the country to end the use of the cheap... Read More.

US creates stockpile for critical minerals to protect manufacturers from China’s dominance

Wednesday, February 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. is creating a domestic stockpile of critical minerals in the Trump administration’s latest move to reduce the country’s reliance on China for key materials and components of technology used in cellphones, military equipment and renewable energy. It is the latest move by the Trump administration to counter China's... Read More.