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PCPD: Suspects in Tap to Pay Scam at Valero Short Stop on Grand Steal $4,000.00 in Lottery Tickets

Thursday, August 21 by Ponca City Now

On July 26th, the two men in the attached photos entered the Valero Short Stop located at 320 W. Grand Ave. They purchased over $4,000.00 in lottery tickets using a fraudulent tap-to-pay scam. The men appeared to pay using tap-to-pay on their cell phones but no money was actually transferred. By the time the... Read More.

Watonga psychiatrist to pay more than $170,000 for False Claims Act allegations

Wednesday, August 13 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Watonga psychiatrist Dr. Richard Zielinski has agreed to pay $173,143 to the State of Oklahoma to settle a lawsuit alleging he knowingly submitted false claims to the Oklahoma Medicaid program, SoonerCare.As operator of Richard Zielinski MD, PLLC, Zielinski allegedly upcoded claims for evaluating and managing patients and submitted them to SoonerCare for... Read More.

Oklahoma County to pay $55,000 to family of deceased inmate

Friday, July 25 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma County leaders have settled a lawsuit this week involving the family of an inmate who died at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in 2022.The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says Kyle Shaw died from a fentanyl overdose a year after he was booked into jail.Shaw's brother filed a federal lawsuit in... Read More.

Trump administration to pay family of slain Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt $5M: reports

Tuesday, May 20 by AP-Nexstar

(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter who was fatally shot by police during the 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to multiple reports.The Washington Post first reported the settlement, citing two people “briefed on the matter” who said the... Read More.

Would You Pay $12K to be Gene Simmons’ Personal Assistant for a Day?

Thursday, March 13 by News 9

KISS fans with deep pockets have the opportunity to step into the rockstar world of Gene Simmons—for a price.For $12,495, Simmons is offering an exclusive “Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience,” where one fan per show date can become his personal assistant and roadie for the day.What’s Included?The package offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day... Read More.

Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

Monday, January 27 by News 6

The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has announced key legislative priorities to strengthen the state’s education system ahead of the upcoming session.Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) outlined their proposals on Monday at the state Capitol. Their initiatives focus on increasing teacher pay, banning cellphones in classrooms, ensuring students master critical skills, recruiting skilled... Read More.

Tonkawa Utility Customers to pay higher bills in August and September

Wednesday, July 13 by Lyman James

The following is regarding Tonkawa residents upcoming utility bills.The City of Tonkawa just received the June electric bill from OMPA. Comparing June of 2021 to June of 2022, there was more than a 30% increase. This was mainly due to the number of kilowatts purchased, however, there was also a substantial increase in fuel... Read More.

AARP Tax Preparation Volunteers Honored For Recent Pay It Forward Friday

Monday, February 25 by Lyman James

Every Friday, 104.7 The Bull and Sunny 1230 teams up with Heather Cannon Honda for Pay It Forward Friday, and on Friday, February 22, the AARP tax preparation volunteers, who help people during the tax season, were honored. There was a $50 donation made to the Friends of the Ponca City Library in honor of... Read More.