Oklahomans Could Face 75% Hike in Insurance Premiums if Federal ACA Subsidies Expire

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans may soon face higher health insurance premiums if Congress decides not to renew key federal subsidies.According to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, premiums for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans could jump by as much as 75% starting in 2026.Mike Rhoads, Deputy...
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EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 27 & FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday March 27, 2025, for voters in Kay County who are eligible to vote in the following:  Ponca City School District, Blackwell School District, City of Newkirk, City of Kaw City  and Frontier School District and Deer Creek/Lamont School District  who will not be able to make it to the polls...

Stillwater Police Department Chief Named After Extensive Search

(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Police Department will officially have a new Chief of Police beginning April 28, when Christopher Hassig, current Captain for the Houston Police Department, will take the helm after a comprehensive, nationwide search was conducted.“This was a collaborative process with City leadership, community stakeholders, and members of the police department. Stillwater...
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Blast at Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office injures deputies; cause investigated

ANTLERS, OKLA. (KTUL) — An explosion at the Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office and Jail injured two deputies and two office personnel on Thursday.No inmates were injured.Inmates currently housed in the facility were moved to a nearby jail as a precautionary measure.BJ Hedgecock, the Pushmataha County Sheriff says the incident happened in an office...
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Q&A: How Does Aging Affect Vision?

It's recommended that most of us get an eye exam about every two years. But you know, the eyes are the window into the body, and many common medical problems can actually be seen in the eyes. Dr.