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Medicare & Medicaid Service suffers data breach

Wednesday, July 2 by News 9

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.

Five City of Pawhuska employees to be laid off after city council approved next year’s budget

Wednesday, July 2 by FX23

PAWHUSKA, Okla. — Pawhuska’ City Council approved next year's budget during Junes City Council meeting, but that means five city employees are being laid off. The layoffs include a firefighter, a police department employee, two people from the street department and one administration position.During the meeting, people expressed their concerns to the city council.... Read More.

After two arrests in two days, man dies after arrival at Cleveland County jail

Wednesday, July 2 by KOKH

NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Norman police are investigating an in-custody death.Police say 61-year-old Jeffrey Brake died in their custody Sunday morning.Brake was arrested Saturday morning after he was seen crawling in a roadway, exhibiting signs of being under the influence of narcotics. Police say he was arrested without incident, taken to the hospital, then taken... Read More.

Authorities urge caution on Oklahoma lakes and rivers ahead of busy July 4th weekend

Wednesday, July 2 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — We are days away from this year's July Fourth weekend. As families prepare to head out to our lakes and rivers, authorities want to remind everyone to stay safe on the water—especially after a concerning number of fatalities over the past few years.Fun on the water in the hot sun,... Read More.

Oklahoma City man among 324 defendants charged in largest healthcare fraud takedown

Wednesday, July 2 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare.On June 3, 55-year-old Alexander Frank was indicted on 25 counts of healthcare fraud. Between 2021 and 2023, Frank is accused of billing Medicare for approximately $3.2 million for face-to-face visits with beneficiaries in... Read More.

Oklahoma officials urge patience amid record Fourth of July travel surge

Wednesday, July 2 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is asking travelers to be patient during the Fourth of July holiday season.The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is already underway, and transportation officials say this year is set to break records.Now, travel experts are working to fill Oklahomans in on what... Read More.

Suspect accused of starting blaze, killing firefighters lived in Oklahoma before moving to Idaho

Wednesday, July 2 by KOCO

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The man accused of killing two firefighters and injuring another after starting a fire and ambushing first responders in Idaho has an Oklahoma connection.Handout screenshots of suspect Wess Roley’s Instagram story are seen at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office during a press conference the day after Roley ambushed, shot and... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 06/30/2025

Tuesday, July 1 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or CauseKay CF-2025-00305 06/30/2025 ADAMS, APRIL IRENE Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ADAMS, APRIL IRENE BAIL JUMPING AFC OF 2 OR MORE (FEL)Kay CF-2025-00304 06/30/2025 ALLEN, DEMETRIUS ANTONIO Defendant OSW STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs. ALLEN, DEMETRIUS ANTONIO CONSPIRACY (FEL)Kay CJ-2025-00140 06/30/2025 ATLAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC Plaintiff ATLAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC vs. MOREHEAD CONSTRUCTION, LLC et al BREACH OF CONTRACTKay CM-2025-00261 06/30/2025 BARRY, MICHAEL... Read More.

Police Logs 06/30/2025

Tuesday, July 1 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.

Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in fatal stabbings of 4 Idaho college students

Tuesday, July 1 by CBS News

Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, according to a letter sent to the victims' families by prosecutors.Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the stabbings of Ethan Chapin, Xana... Read More.

Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with VP Vance casting tie-breaking vote

Tuesday, July 1 by TNND-AP

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Senate Republicans narrowly approved Tuesday to pass President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," with Vice President JD Vance being the tie-breaking vote.Senators convened at 9 a.m. on Monday for a "vote-a-rama" that lasted all night, providing an opportunity for Republicans to secure support for Trump while Democrats... Read More.

The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one

Tuesday, July 1 by AP

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A 20-year-old man’s life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before authorities say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.Wess Roley was living out of his vehicle and his former roommate,... Read More.