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Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (519+ words) By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press Mc Vey attributes her sister's death to the effects of long-haul COVID-19. A death certificate lists causes as chronic pulmonary failure and post-polio syndrome, Mc Vey said. Lillard slept in the iron lung cylinder…...
New Oklahoma law extends foster care support until age 21
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (731+ words) TULSA, Okla. "A new state law will allow some young people in foster care to continue receiving services until they turn 21, instead of aging out at 18. Advocates, foster parents and former foster youth say the change could help prevent homelessness,…...
6 things parents should do before sending kids to summer camp
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Sending a child to summer camp can be exciting, but it can also bring plenty of nerves for both kids and parents. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus shared advice with News On 6 about how families can prepare children for a safe,…...
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program Provides Free Meals and Snacks for Kay County Children Throughout the Summer Months
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) Ponca City Now...
NOC offering Data Analytics course this summer
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) Northern Oklahoma College is offering a Data Analytics course during the Summer 2026 semester, giving students an opportunity to gain practical skills that are increasingly valuable in today's workforce. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of data analysis, including how…...
Pro Tem Paxton Secures Senate Passage of Bill to Extend Foster Care Services to Young Adults
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously. Senate Bill…...
Mustang kindergartener collaborates with father to publish children's book
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) A young student from Mustang has collaborated with her father to publish a children's book, bringing a family concept that had been in development for 15 years to fruition. The book, "Charlie's Backyard Adventures, features illustrations by 6-year-old Charlie Rogers and…...
House Advances Fiscally Conservative Bill to Support Children's Summer Nutrition
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (384+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Legislation by Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, to ensure Oklahoma participates in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children program has passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. Beginning with…...
Tips to help kids adjust sleep schedules ahead of school
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) Sleep experts and researchers at the University of Notre Dame say one of the biggest mistakes parents make is waiting until the night before school starts to change sleep habits. Instead, they recommend gradually shifting wake-up and bedtime routines to…...