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Independent Journalism CenterWhen Congress passed, and President Donald Trump signed, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” work requirements for able-bodied individuals on Medicaid were among the changes enacted.

By Ray Carter, Director,Independent Journalism CenterSo long as the State of Oklahoma imposes a tax on income, all Oklahomans must pay it, according to a new ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court.A lawsuit filed by Alicia Stroble argued that all American Indians living on land affected by the U.S.

Some 768 ducks made their way across the K-Town Kove water, pushed by the power of multiple fans.The cluster of rubber waterfowl were taking part in the annual Kingfisher Educational Foundation Duck Race, which in turn would support Kingfisher Public Schools students and staff.

Unresolved issues in a lawsuit settlement with a Hennessey family over drainage problems was the apparent reason for an executive session at the Tuesday night meeting of the Hennessey Board of Trustees.The agenda listed a civil negligence lawsuit filed Nov. 16, 2023, by 300 N. Arapaho St.

Kelly Bullis complained about “multiple instances of gross overbilling” by the Town of Hennessey on commercial properties she owns during the Hennessey Board of Trustees and Utilities Authority Tuesday night meeting at Town Hall.“The most recent case is at 1341 S. Main St.,” Bullis said.

A free pop-up clinic offering medical, dental and vision care is being held in Enid this weekend.Organized by Remote Area Medical, the clinic will run Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, at the Stride Bank Center, 301 S. Independence Ave.

It opened in 1976 to lots of fanfar.It’s closing in 2025 to more fanfare, mostly in the form of great memories and sadness.United Supermarket in Kingfisher is closing its doors next month, the company announced last Monday on social media.

The fallout from a quadruple homicide at a marijuana grow farm near Lacy in 2022 saw two more people plead guilty Wednesday to felonies.Sentenced during their appearances before District Judge Paul Woodward at Kingfisher County District Court were Kevin Paul Pham and Richard Gregorio Ignacio.

Less than a month from the start of the 2025-26 school year sees Kingfisher Public Schools searching for a new principal.The board of education on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Michelle Jones during a special meeting.

Cell phones and other personal electronic devices will not be allowed during the school day this year at Kingfisher Public Schools.A new policy regarding the usage was adopted unanimously Tuesday night by the Kingfisher Board of Education.