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Buying candy, soda with food stamps banned under proposed Kansas bill

Thursday, February 6 by Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal government would accept the move is unclear. Previous efforts to request waivers from the rules of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, under which food stamps are funded and administered to states,... Read More.

Oklahoma launches ‘Operation Guardian’ to deport hundreds of incarcerated illegal immigrants

Thursday, February 6 by News 9

Operation Guardian is Oklahoma’s latest effort to tackle public safety concerns related to criminal activities by illegal immigrants. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner Tim Tipton released a 10-page proposal that outlines plans to deport hundreds of incarcerated illegal immigrants in Oklahoma. Commissioner Tipton provided key figures in the plan to define the scope of the... Read More.

Wisconsin man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, according to family’s lawsuit

Thursday, February 6 by ABC News

A young Wisconsin man died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed nearly $500, according to a lawsuit filed by his family. Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, suffered from asthma, a chronic disease, that he treated with an Advair Diskus inhaler that allegedly cost him no more than $66. That cost changed last year... Read More.

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Kay County Court Filings 02/04/2025

Wednesday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay PB-2025-00012 02/04/2025 AUTERSON, ROCKY LEE Plaintiff IN THE MATTER OF AUTERSON, ROCKY LEE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE Kay CS-2025-00050 02/04/2025 BLAKEY, MARY L. Defendant LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. BLAKEY, MARY L. INDEBTEDNESS Kay CM-2025-00044 02/04/2025 BROWN, GREGORY ALTON, JR Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BROWN, GREGORY ALTON, JR POSSESS CDS (METHAMPHETAMINE) MISD Kay CJ-2025-00029 02/04/2025 CHONEY, CHRISTOPHER Defendant PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC vs. CHONEY, CHRISTOPHER et... Read More.

Police Logs 02/04/2025

Wednesday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Drummond Defends Religious Organization’s Authority to Hire Based on Beliefs

Wednesday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is standing up for religious organizations' rights to make their own employment decisions. He joined 19 other state attorneys general to file an amicus brief that could impact how religious organizations hire employees. The case involves an entity in Washington state fighting for the right to ensure... Read More.

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Fact Check Team: Tariffs Instead of Taxes? Trump Proposes Ditching Federal Income Taxes

Wednesday, February 5 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump has proposed abolishing federal income taxes, suggesting that tariffs and taxes on foreign nations could replace the revenue. Read More.

Watch Ponca City Basketball vs. Muskogee

Tuesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

The Cats are at home against Muskogee. If you can’t make it to the games in person, we’ll have live streaming video available here with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin at approximately 6:15pm, with tipoff scheduled at 6:30. https://www.poncacitynow.com/tv

Kay County Court Filings 02/03/2025

Tuesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay ML-2025-00017 02/03/2025 ALVERTO CASTILLO, ROSIBEL Person 2 GUTIERREZ BARAHONA, HEGIDIO NAHUN vs. ALVERTO CASTILLO, ROSIBEL MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION - MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Kay TR-2025-00108 02/03/2025 BALES, HUNTER COLBY Defendant STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BALES, HUNTER COLBY SPEEDING 1-10 OVER (TR) Kay CF-2025-00058 02/03/2025 BILLER, TYLAR RAY MICHAEL Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. BILLER, TYLAR RAY MICHAEL BURGLARY, 2ND DEGREE-AFC 2/MORE... Read More.

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Police Logs 02/03/2025

Tuesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Crime Stoppers Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online to any crime in Ponca City can do so at https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=496 fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. You can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to contact us by email... Read More.

Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico After They Pledge to Boost Border Enforcement

Tuesday, February 4 by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking. The pauses provide a cool-down period after a tumultuous few days that... Read More.

China Announces Counter Tariffs on Numerous U.S. Products With U.S. Levies Due to Take Effect

Tuesday, February 4 by CBS News

China said Tuesday it would counter President Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports. It also announced an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures aimed at the U.S., ratcheting up trade tensions between the two economic heavyweights. U.S. tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico were... Read More.