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House Approves Pae Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Oklahomans with Epilepsy

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure aimed at improving access to care and strengthening health insurance protections for the over 41,000 Oklahomans living with epilepsy has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, authored House Bill 4294 to require individual and group health insurance policies providing medical and surgical benefits to offer... Read More.

House Passes Bill Protecting Voluntary Prayer in Public Schools

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools. House Bill 3240 requires school districts and charter schools to adopt policies allowing students and school employees the opportunity to participate in a voluntary period of prayer or reading of... Read More.
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City of Ponca City Park Closing Ordinance

by Ponca City Now-PCPD
The City of Ponca City has an ordinance which outlines closing hours for all city parks. As the weather warms up, please be mindful of these times, and how they are different for each location and, understand that any violation of these closing hours may result in a fine. If you have questions about... Read More.

Custer City man charged in connection to Oklahoma wildfires

by News 9
Authorities said a Custer City man admitting to starting several wildfires in Oklahoma was arrested Saturday. Hundreds of acres in Custer and Dewey County burned earlier this year due to the fires started by Skyler Terrell. The fires prompted several department responses and caused significant widespread damage. According to an affidavit, Terrell said he started the fires... Read More.
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Bill seeks to boost access to Oklahoma-grown food with proposed statewide policy council

by KTUL
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A bill moving through the Oklahoma Legislature aims to expand access to locally grown food while strengthening connections between farmers, markets, and communities across the state. Senate Bill 2061, authored by Nikki Nice, would create an Oklahoma Food Policy Council designed to help develop and coordinate local food networks statewide. The council would... Read More.

E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base damaged in Iranian strike

by KOKH
E-3 Sentry AWACS from Tinker Air Force Base damaged in Iranian strike (Photo Courtesy: Air Force amn/nco/snco) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS from Oklahoma's Tinker Air Force base was damaged during a strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The plane was on the ground when the... Read More.

7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff April 25

by Ponca City Now
Join First Lutheran Church for the 7th Annual Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff, celebrate the life and legacy of Paul Schatte, a beloved member of First Lutheran Church & School, and a true BBQ legend. The "Schatte Memorial BBQ Cookoff," started in 2020, honors Paul’s impact on our community, his dedication to teaching, and his incredible... Read More.
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ODVA warns of scams targeting veteran-owned businesses, saying to accept grant funding

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Veteran-owned businesses across Oklahoma are being targeted by a new scam seeking personal information, according to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Public Information Officer Daron Hoggatt said the agency has heard from numerous business owners who received an email claiming the Oklahoma veteran-owned business program had approved a “grant bonus” and... Read More.

Shawnee sues fire truck companies; more Oklahoma cities could join

by News 9
SHAWNEE, Okla. - The City of Shawnee has become the latest municipality, among a list of others around the country, to sue a group of fire truck manufacturers. Details inside the lawsuit also indicated that hundreds more fire agencies across the state could join the lawsuit as part of a class. Filed on March 16 in federal... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Secures Senate Passage of Bill to Extend Foster Care Services to Young Adults

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously. Senate Bill 1806 directs the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to implement a voluntary program,... Read More.
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