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Wildfire Smoke, High Pollen, and Viruses: Why so Many Oklahomans are Sick Now

Wednesday, March 19 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Wildfires across Oklahoma are not only impacting air quality but also causing a spike in respiratory illnesses, allergies, and other health issues, according to Dr. Matthew Else, medical director for Craft Concierge Medicine in Tulsa.Reasons Why People Are Sick:Wildfire smoke High pollen counts from oak, cedar, and juniper trees ... Read More.

Trump Says He’s Ending Secret Service Protection for Biden’s Adult Children

Wednesday, March 19 by AP

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden's adult children, which the former president had extended to July shortly before leaving office in January.The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden's protective detail... Read More.

Attorney General Warns Businesses as Price Stabilization Act Takes Effect Post-Emergency

Tuesday, March 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond warned businesses that the Emergency Price Stabilization Act will go into effect after the governor's declaration of a State of Emergency.The Emergency Price Stabilization Act will prohibit businesses from increasing the price of goods and services by more than 10 percent.Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of... Read More.

Weather Warnings and Advisories Issued

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now-Oklahoma Mesonet

5 Years Since COVID-19 Declared a Global Pandemic: Progress and Challenges

Tuesday, March 18 by News 6

March 11, 2025 marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. While significant progress has been made in fighting the virus, challenges remain, according to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, an emergency room physician with the Hillcrest HealthCare System.Dr. Johnson says COVID-19 fatigue has shaped public perception of the virus,... Read More.

Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office to Evaluate Wildfire Damage

Tuesday, March 18 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma County Assessor’s Office is preparing to assess the damage to structures impacted by recent wildfires.Officials with the assessor's office say they are currently reviewing news reports, videos, and other data to develop a plan for evaluating affected properties.Once the extent of the damage is determined, field appraisers will visit every... Read More.

Update: Stillwater Wildfires – Assessment of Aftermath and Stillwater Strong Relief

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

(Stillwater, OK) – City of Stillwater remains alert to the potential for additional wildfires for the next couple of days while firefighters continue to extinguish hotspots, and work with administration, staff, and state and federal agencies to assess structural loss and damages.“While we are still in the response phase with our first responders, the... Read More.

Life Saving Award Given to PCPD Sergeant Hughes

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Police Department held it’s annual awards banquet on February 28th. Sergeant Rob Hughes was awarded the Life Saving Award for his services this past fall.As Sergeant Hughes investigated a separate incident in a Ponca City neighborhood, he heard what he believed were gunshots in the area. Sergeant Hughes walked the area... Read More.

Storm Safety Day at Science Museum Oklahoma on March 29

Tuesday, March 18 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — We are right in the middle of storm season, so there's no time like the present to get prepared.FOX 25 is teaming up with the Science Museum Oklahoma for Storm Safety Day on March 29.Join in for interactive fun and education for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3... Read More.

Trump Administration Drops Opposition to Oklahoma’s Tough Anti-Illegal Immigration Law

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State of Oklahoma is closer to finally being able to enforce its tough illegal immigration law thanks to the Trump Administration’s dismissal of the federal government’s challenging House Bill 4156.In June 2024, the Biden Administration’s U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully petitioned a federal judge to place a preliminary injunction... Read More.

Fighting for Oklahoma’s Schools, Economy and Veterans

Tuesday, March 18 by Ponca City Now

By Rep. Ty Burns, R-PawneeWe are now in a critical stage of the legislative session, where we focus on floor work ahead of the deadline for bills to pass out of their chamber of origin. This week, I want to highlight a few key bills making their way through the process.House Bill 1276 would... Read More.

Putin and Trump Will Speak on Tuesday About the War in Ukraine

Tuesday, March 18 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from... Read More.