- Ponca City Now

Wisconsin man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, according to family’s lawsuit

Thursday, February 6 by ABC News

A young Wisconsin man died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed nearly $500, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, suffered from asthma, a chronic disease, that he treated with an Advair Diskus inhaler that allegedly cost him no more than $66.That cost changed last year... Read More.

Drummond Defends Religious Organization’s Authority to Hire Based on Beliefs

Wednesday, February 5 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is standing up for religious organizations' rights to make their own employment decisions. He joined 19 other state attorneys general to file an amicus brief that could impact how religious organizations hire employees. The case involves an entity in Washington state fighting for the right to ensure... Read More.

Fact Check Team: Tariffs Instead of Taxes? Trump Proposes Ditching Federal Income Taxes

Wednesday, February 5 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump has proposed abolishing federal income taxes, suggesting that tariffs and taxes on foreign nations could replace the revenue. Read More.

Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico After They Pledge to Boost Border Enforcement

Tuesday, February 4 by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.The pauses provide a cool-down period after a tumultuous few days that... Read More.

China Announces Counter Tariffs on Numerous U.S. Products With U.S. Levies Due to Take Effect

Tuesday, February 4 by CBS News

China said Tuesday it would counter President Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports. It also announced an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures aimed at the U.S., ratcheting up trade tensions between the two economic heavyweights.U.S. tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico were... Read More.

Early Voting Begins Thursday

Tuesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

Early voting begins Thursday, February 6,2025 for voters in Kay County that live in the 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 voting is open to all voters... Read More.

Medicaid in Oklahoma: What it is and Who it Covers

Tuesday, February 4 by News 6

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities. In Oklahoma, the program is known as SoonerCare and is administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Medicaid covers approximately 20% of Oklahoma’s population. What... Read More.

FDA Expands Approval for Antidepressant Nasal Spray

Tuesday, February 4 by News 6

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently expanded approval for Spravato, an antidepressant nasal spray used to treat depression.Parkside Psychiatric Hospital has a Spravato outpatient clinic on-site and has seen more than 20 patients each week with positive results.It was initially approved in 2019 to treat resistant depression.FDA ApprovalSpravato is a nasal... Read More.

New Bill Demands Stricter Evidence Standards for Child Removal in Oklahoma

Monday, February 3 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma legislative session starts today and one important topic that’s being addressed is child welfare.House Bill 1100 would require clear and convincing evidence for the state to keep a child away from their parent or guardian.Right now, the legal standard is that if it's more probable than not that there... Read More.

Okla. Lawmakers Return to Capitol for 2025 Legislative Session

Monday, February 3 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Lawmakers were back at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday for the start of the 2025 legislative session.The legislative session kicked off with Governor Stitt's State of the State address on Monday afternoon. Then, committee meetings will in the following days begin looking at some of the bills that were... Read More.

Glass and a Glass! Ladies Night Out Fundraiser in Tonkawa

Monday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

A festive Ladies Night Out event in Tonkawa, “Glass and a Glass!” is set for 6:30, Wednesday, February 12 to benefit Heart in the Park’s beautification and landscaping campaign. “Glass and a Glass!” participants will create an original fused glass pendant, magnet or keychain and learn about the art of fused glass while enjoying... Read More.

Luttrell Announces REAP Grants for District 37

Monday, February 3 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma City, OK — Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, announced that several communities in House District 37 will receive funding through the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) program for infrastructure improvements and public safety projects.“These grants, totaling over $425,000, are important to our district and rural Oklahoma,” Luttrell said. “They provide much-needed funding for... Read More.