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Oklahoma dispensary reacts to pre-packaged medical marijuana law

Thursday, June 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As of Sunday, a new Oklahoma law says dispensaries can only sell pre-packaged marijuana.The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says there is a grace period for this, as dispensaries have until November 1 to stop selling deli-style weed.Melanie Brown with The Farmacy Dispensary tells Fox 25 she'll be out of her... Read More.

Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV and other units

Thursday, June 5 by CBS News

Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed."As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage our businesses while fueling the state-of-the-art creativity and innovation that consumers value and expect from Disney," a spokesperson said in... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/03/2025

Wednesday, June 4 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CV-2025-00058 06/03/2025 BONFY, PAUL SCOTT Plaintiff BONFY, PAUL SCOTT vs. STATE OF OKLAHOMAKay FD-2025-00077 06/03/2025 BOOKOUT, STEPHANIE DIANE Defendant BOOKOUT, STEVEN WAYNE vs. BOOKOUT, STEPHANIE DIANE DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay FD-2025-00077 06/03/2025 BOOKOUT, STEVEN WAYNE Plaintiff BOOKOUT, STEVEN WAYNE vs. BOOKOUT, STEPHANIE DIANE DIVORCE/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGEKay CJ-2025-00123 06/03/2025 CAPITAL ONE BANK, NA Defendant US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. SMITH, RICK et al FORECLOSURE... Read More.

Police Logs 06/01/2025 to 06/03/2025

Wednesday, June 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.

NOC Enid Planetarium show set for June 5

Wednesday, June 4 by Ponca City Now

The June planetarium show at the Mackie Planetarium on the NOC Enid campus will be offered on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m.Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will show the night sky over Enid during summer and point out where constellations, planets and other interesting objects may be found in the evening sky. Osell will... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY JUNE 5

Wednesday, June 4 by Ponca City Now

FOR JUNE 10, 2025 PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR CITY COMMISSIONER #1 Early voting begins Thursday June 5, 2025, for voters in Ponca City Municipality. Voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said early... Read More.

Tulsa judge removed from murder case after private meeting with suspect

Wednesday, June 4 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa County Judge Sharon Holmes has been removed from a murder case after she had a private meeting with the suspect alone, in her chambers.The judge who made the decision Monday says she has serious concerns about how Judge Holmes has handled the murder case. The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office had filed... Read More.

Norman Regional Health System cuts 10% of jobs, closes clinics amid financial pressures

Wednesday, June 4 by KOKH

NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman Regional Health System announced on Monday, June 2, that approximately 10% of positions within the system have been eliminated.According to the Norman Regional Health System, the reduction will also include the closure of some clinics.The following statement was released in connection to the announcement:"This is one of the hardest... Read More.

Federal food stamp funding change could cost Oklahoma $500 million, nonprofit warns

Wednesday, June 4 by KTUL

Tulsa, Okla. — A federal proposal to alter funding for food stamps could cost the state and Oklahoma taxpayers nearly 500 million dollars."Our senators and our House members are much more influential than the size of our state would imply, particularly with this administration. And it doesn't take that many calls to an office for... Read More.

Legal fight over Trump’s tariffs brings another round of uncertainty for businesses

Wednesday, June 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump’s expansive tariff agenda is hanging in the balance of a legal fight in the nation’s courts after a panel of judges blocked his “Liberation Day” levies on a wide range of America’s biggest trading partners, setting up a legal showdown that could wind up at the Supreme Court.It... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/02/2025

Tuesday, June 3 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay ML-2025-00110 06/02/2025 BUFFORD, LACY DAWN Person 2 WOODALL, CHARLES WILLIAM JR vs. BUFFORD, LACY DAWN MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONKay CS-2025-00333 06/02/2025 FARRAR, JOSHUA Defendant LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. FARRAR, JOSHUA INDEBTEDNESSKay ML-2025-00111 06/02/2025 FAVELA RIOS, FABIOLA NAYELI Person 2 LENON, BRETT LOGAN vs. FAVELA RIOS, FABIOLA NAYELI MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION/PREMARITAL COUNSELINGKay CS-2025-00332 06/02/2025 HOLCOMB, MATTHEW M Defendant LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. HOLCOMB, MATTHEW... Read More.