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Oklahoma DEQ offering free radon test kits during January

Wednesday, January 7 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is offering free radon test kits starting today in recognition of National Radon Action Month. The agency is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a nationwide effort to highlight the dangers of radon exposure and encourage residents to test their homes. What is radon? According to the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.

US reduces number of recommended vaccines for children

Wednesday, January 7 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an unprecedented step on Monday to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children, effective immediately. The CDC said it will recommend that children receive 11 vaccines, compared to the current list of 17, and will more closely resemble Denmark's vaccine... Read More.

New report shows a 25% drop in deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers

Wednesday, January 7 by AP

Deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in the U.S. decreased by nearly 25% in 2025, according to an annual report. The report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, shared with The Associated Press ahead of its release Tuesday, shows a drop in all categories of fatalities, from 148 total deaths in 2024 to... Read More.

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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats’ video urging troops to resist unlawful orders

Wednesday, January 7 by AP

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., refutes efforts by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to intimidate him and other lawmakers after expressing concerns over U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean, during a news conference at the Capitol, in Washington, Dec. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) WASHINGTON... Read More.

Our Blood Institute Issues Urgent Call for Type O Donors During National Blood Donor Month

Tuesday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

January 6, 2026 ─ Our Blood Institute is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood at low levels following the holidays. With patients living in the balance every day, O donors are needed now to support hospitals and emergency responders. Two types of O donors with... Read More.

Kay County Court Filings 01/05/2026

Tuesday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

Court Case Number Filed On Party Case Offense or Cause Kay SC-2026-00009 01/05/2026 BELL FINANCE Plaintiff BELL FINANCE vs. SILVEY, NICHOLE MARIE MONEY JUDGMENT Kay SC-2026-00005 01/05/2026 BROWN, CHASITY N. Defendant WIN CO FINANCE vs. BROWN, CHASITY N. MONEY JUDGMENT Kay CS-2026-00002 01/05/2026 COOK, CALLIE MAE Defendant PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOC LLC vs. COOK, CALLIE MAE BREACH OF CONTRACT Kay SC-2026-00002 01/05/2026 COPPER RIDGE Plaintiff RAMOS, ALPHONSUS et al vs. HOWARD, MAKAYLA DAWN FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER Kay SC-2026-00012 01/05/2026 CRIESFORRIBS,... Read More.

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Christmas Tree Recycling Area Open in Ponca City

Tuesday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays? Bring it to our Christmas Tree Recycling Area! Location: West Prospect Avenue, across from the Recycling Center Tree Drop-Off thru January 16, 2026 All recycled trees will be turned into mulch for gardening and landscaping Free mulch will be available to the public beginning January... Read More.

Cherokee Nation leaders propose $30M nursing school partnership with OU

Tuesday, January 6 by News 6

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner have proposed legislation to dedicate $30 million for a University of Oklahoma nursing school satellite campus in Tahlequah, part of a broader plan to expand health... Read More.

Congress returns, facing new deadline to avert another government shutdown

Tuesday, January 6 by CBS News

WASHINGTON -Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files... Read More.

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Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges

Tuesday, January 6 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power. “I was captured,” Maduro said in Spanish as translated by... Read More.

What to know about the Uvalde school shooting’s first trial over police response

Tuesday, January 6 by AP

HOUSTON (AP) — Former Uvalde, Texas, schools police Officer Adrian Gonzales was among the first officers to arrive at Robb Elementary after a gunman opened fire on students and teachers. Prosecutors allege that instead of rushing in to confront the shooter, Gonzales failed to take action to protect students. Read More.

Police Logs 01/02/2026 to 01/04/2026

Monday, January 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.