Medicare & Medicaid Service suffers data breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying Medicare beneficiaries whose personal information may have been involved in a data incident affecting Medicare.gov accounts. CMS identified suspicious activity related to the unauthorized creation of certain beneficiary online accounts using personal information obtained from unknown external sources. CMS takes this situation... Read More.

The US has over 900 measles cases & 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know:

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 935, more than triple the amount seen in all of 2024. The three-month outbreak in Texas accounts... Read More.
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Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university.The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked.OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.

Wildcats Connect at the Career & Internship Fair

On March 27th, Ponca City High School and the Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) hosted the annual Internship & Career Fair, connecting over 700 Wildcats in grades 10–12 with 40 local businesses and organizations.The event gave students a valuable opportunity to explore internships, entry-level jobs, career tech programs, military service, and college pathways—all while... Read More.
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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025, for voters in Kay County who are eligible to vote in the following:  Ponca City School District, Blackwell School District, City of Newkirk, City of Kaw City  and Frontier School District and Deer Creek/Lamont School District  who will not be able to make it to the polls... Read More.

Current Fire Bans & Fire Weather Conditions Maps

OKLAHOMA -Oklahoma officials are warning of an increased wildfire threat as dry conditions and strong winds create a dangerous environment for fire spread. Fire officials urge residents to remain vigilant and take precautions.Officials have highlighted significant fire potential where vegetation is dry and weather conditions are expected to deteriorate.Current Fire Bans and Fire Weather... Read More.
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Nominations Now Open for Ponca Outstanding Citizen & Volunteer

Nominations are open for the 2024 Outstanding Citizen and Volunteer of the Year to be presented at the 130th Chamber Celebration on January 23, 2025. Click on the links below to make nominations through Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.Nominate a deserving candidate for the 2024 Outstanding Citizen HERE!Nominate a deserving candidate for the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Read More.