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Multiple Oklahoma pharmacies agree to pay to settle allegations

Thursday, October 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Multiple Oklahoma pharmacies have agreed to pay $157,000 to settle allegations that they billed the Oklahoma Medicaid Program, SoonerCare, for hundreds of unauthorized over-the-counter COVID-19 tests.Apothecary Pharmacy, Cornwell Pharmacy, Cushing Family Pharmacy, R.T.’s Family Discount Pharmacy, Foster Corner Drug, Tiger Drug, Yale Drug, Jones Drug Store and Swipht Pharmacy agreed to... Read More.

State rainy day fund debated as solution for SNAP benefit gap in Oklahoma

Thursday, October 30 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. — As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, Oklahoma is bracing for a significant impact on its residents, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to run out on Saturday.More than 680,000 Oklahomans rely on these benefits, and the looming deadline has sparked debate among state lawmakers about potential solutions.Vice... Read More.

Schumer again blocks GOP bid to reopen government as air traffic controllers go unpaid

Wednesday, October 29 by FX

Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have continued to dig in against Senate Republicans in their bid to reopen the government. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans’ 13th attempt to reopen the government after having nearly a week to mull their options — and with a series... Read More.

Diana Hernandez to speak at NOC Enid Oct. 29

Wednesday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Speaker Series presents Diana Hernandez at NOC Enid Oct. 29.Hernandez, the Garfield County Hispanic Coalition Chair, will speak on “Carrying the Baton, Preserving Legacies, Building Futures: Empowering Communities Through Heritage.”The event is in the Gantz Center Montgomery Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m.All NOC students, faculty, staff, and... Read More.

Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

Wednesday, October 29 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding as pain from the second-longest shutdown spreads nationwide.The funding fight in Washington gained new urgency this week as millions... Read More.

NOC Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret set for Oct. 30-31

Wednesday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presents the Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret Oct. 30-31 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.The concert, held inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.The cabaret, a collaboration of Musical Theatre, Concert Band, and Jazz Band, is directed by Dr. Edward Dixon,... Read More.

New Oklahoma law prevents retailers from marking up variety of products

Wednesday, October 29 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -On November 1, a new law goes into effect that prevents retailers from marking up many products. It reverses the Unfair Sales Act of 1949, an Oklahoma law that required a 6% markup on items like baby supplies, groceries and gas.What is the Unfair Sales Act of 1949? The Unfair Sales... Read More.

Senator Weaver’s Aggravated DUI Expansion Law Takes Effect November 1

Wednesday, October 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 54, a measure championed by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, during the 2025 legislative session, will soon take effect on November 1 and expand the definition of Aggravated DUI under Oklahoma law.The new law strengthens Oklahoma’s efforts to protect motorists and families by including additional offenses such as causing a motor... Read More.

DoorDash driver says he’s lucky to be alive after being shot at during delivery in Tahlequah

Wednesday, October 29 by News 6

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -What happened?WhiteEagle Jones had only been working for DoorDash for two weeks when his early-morning delivery turned into a terrifying experience.“At first I went looked at a different house and I was like, no, this ain't the right one. So I went back, checked the mailbox and made sure it was the right... Read More.

Borrowers under two different repayment plans are eligible for student loan forgiveness

Wednesday, October 29 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Millions of student loan borrowers will have access to student loan forgiveness if they are qualified for two different programs.Following a deal made between the Trump administration and the American Federation of Teachers, borrowers of the Pay as You Earn plan and the Income Contingent Repayment plan will be eligible for forgiveness.Over... Read More.

National First Responders Day

Tuesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now

National First Responders Day in 2025 is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.The day honors the service of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel through appreciation events, public recognition, and special discounts offered by various companies. Thank you!

Kay County crash kills man from Texas

Tuesday, October 28 by Ponca City Now

TONKAWA-After a single-vehicle crash on Monday just after 6 p.m. in Kay County, one person is dead according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.According to OHP, the driver, traveling northbound on Interstate 35 near Tonkawa struck a cable barrier along the highway, causing the car to roll over several times, ejecting the driver from the... Read More.