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Martha Lillard, an Oklahoma woman and the last U.S. polio patient to use an iron lung, has died at 78. Her sister Cindy McVey noted doctors initially told her she would not live past 20 years old.

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient who used an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma. Diagnosed with polio at age 5, she relied on the machine to breathe and lived independently, overcoming significant challenges. Her sister attributed her death to long-haul COVID-19 effects.

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient to use an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma. Diagnosed with polio at age 5, she relied on the machine to breathe and overcame significant challenges to attend school, drive, and live independently. Her sister attributed her death to long-haul effects of COVID-19.

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma. The article confirms her death and her status as the final U.S. polio patient requiring an iron lung.

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient to use an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma. She lived with the disease since age 5, relied on the iron lung for breathing, and faced challenges with limited lung capacity exacerbated by long-haul COVID-19. She married Baha Salh after meeting online and maintained an active, creative life despite her condition.

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient who relied on an iron lung, died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her sister attributed her death to long-haul COVID-19 effects, and she was remembered for her resilience, creativity, and marriage to Baha Salh, whom she met online.

A 48-year-old father and his 22-year-old son from Oklahoma were killed in a plane crash in Monroe County, Illinois, after attending a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. The Beech 95-B55 aircraft crashed before 11 p.m. Thursday and was found the next morning; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, citing possible severe weather as a contributing factor.

Illinois state education officials released a 400-page framework for responsible AI use in schools, emphasizing human relationships in teaching and local decision-making. The guidance, informed by AI chatbots like ChatGPT, outlines four principles and avoids state mandates, aligning with efforts in at least 34 other states.

Suncrete Inc. expanded into Louisiana and Texas markets through the acquisition of Hope Concrete, an 80-year-old ready-mix concrete producer operating in both states. The acquisition was completed earlier this spring.

Martha Ann Lillard, the last American to use an iron lung after contracting polio in 1953, died at 78 from long-haul COVID-19. She lived independently for most of her life, volunteered extensively, and created art despite her physical challenges.

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf warned that Chinese criminal organizations are infiltrating the U.S. hemp industry, posing public health and national security risks. He cited Oklahoma as an example where these groups operate a majority of hemp and marijuana farms, leading to issues like human trafficking and money laundering.

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf warned that Chinese-linked actors and foreign criminal organizations are exploiting the U.S. hemp industry to distribute high-potency THC products, posing public health and national security risks. He cited evidence of these groups operating large-scale, unlicensed cultivation operations, particularly in Oklahoma, and linked them to broader criminal activities like human trafficking and money laundering.

Obamacare enrollment has declined significantly in states like Ohio, Oklahoma, Arizona, South Carolina, and Minnesota following the expiration of federal subsidies. Nationally, enrollment dropped by 13% (about 3 million people), attributed to improper sign-ups and reduced premium payments after subsidies ended.

New federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act enrollments across many U.S. states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees over the past year. The data represents the first complete 50-state breakdown of enrollment changes following January 2023.

Federal data shows a significant drop in Affordable Care Act enrollees across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of participants. The decline, linked to the expiration of enhanced subsidies, resulted in 2.6 million fewer Americans having Obamacare plans in February compared to the previous year.

Federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma losing nearly one-third of enrollees. The drop, attributed to expired enhanced subsidies and stricter enrollment rules, resulted in 2.6 million fewer Americans with ACA coverage in February 2023 compared to the prior year.

Federal data shows a significant decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments across many states, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing over 32% of enrollees since January 2023, attributed to the expiration of enhanced subsidies and rising premiums. The data reveals 2.6 million fewer Americans with ACA plans in February 2023 compared to the same period the previous year.

A 15-year-old girl died after participating in the viral 'Benadryl challenge,' a dangerous trend involving excessive medication use. Her father, Richard Presson, described her rapid decline and urged parents to monitor online trends, as platforms like TikTok and YouTube have policies against promoting harmful challenges.

Kevin Hern, a former McDonald's franchise owner, won his primary election and is set to become Oklahoma's next senator. President Trump endorsed Hern, who will be known as the first 'McSenator' due to his background in the fast-food industry.

A 12-year-old in Oklahoma lost most of their hand after a firework exploded while they were holding it. Statistics show nearly 2,000 children in the U.S. are treated for fireworks-related injuries annually, with sparklers and blast injuries being common causes. Safety recommendations include avoiding sparklers for young children, using water sources nearby, and opting for alternatives like glow sticks or movie nights.

Nina Meyerhof, an 83-year-old Vermont resident, has spent decades distributing teddy bears to children in trauma zones worldwide, starting after witnessing the 9/11 attacks at the United Nations. She founded the organization Children of the Earth and recently traveled to Ukraine during the war, providing 2,000 teddy bears to affected children. Her humanitarian work is influenced by her parents' history as Holocaust survivors.

An Oklahoma woman lost two fingers and sustained burns across her body in a firework blast explosion. The incident resulted in significant physical injuries.

President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Richard 'Lance' Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency tasked with carrying out mass deportation campaigns. Schroyer’s nomination follows a Supreme Court decision allowing deportation of 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, and requires Senate confirmation. He has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and worked with Oklahoma's 287g program to assist federal immigration enforcement.

Enid, Oklahoma's public water supply wells are located within a quarter-mile of oil field wastewater injection operations, violating state rules requiring a half-mile buffer. The city is appealing to state regulators to revoke permits for these wells, including the structurally problematic 'Flying Monkey' well, after they were approved without required hearings.

President Donald Trump nominated Richard “Lance” Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Schroyer will need Senate confirmation and has law enforcement experience, including work on the 287g immigration enforcement program.

Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, over 350 cities and 14 states have implemented stricter laws against street homelessness, including public camping bans, enforcement mandates, and legal measures allowing property owners to sue local governments. Louisiana and Indiana have introduced new criminal penalties for unauthorized camping, while Georgia and Oklahoma enacted Safe Neighborhood laws enabling property owners to seek compensation for non-enforcement.

Two years after the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, 350 cities and 14 states have enacted stricter laws against street homelessness, including public camping bans and legal measures to enforce them. States like Louisiana, Indiana, Georgia, and Oklahoma have implemented laws criminalizing unauthorized camping or allowing property owners to sue local governments for non-enforcement.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The nomination is pending confirmation.

Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, over 350 cities and 14 states have enacted stricter laws targeting street homelessness, including public camping bans, enforcement mandates, and legal measures allowing property owners to sue local governments for non-compliance. Examples include Louisiana's Homelessness Court and Georgia and Oklahoma's Safe Neighborhood laws, which enable lawsuits against local governments failing to enforce anti-camping rules.

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, an Oklahoma law enforcement official, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, including roles as an Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, and has worked with ICE's 287(g) program. The nomination aligns with the administration's focus on immigration enforcement, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin endorsing Schroyer's operational expertise.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individual will serve as the director of ICE, an immigration enforcement agency.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency. The individual will serve as the director of ICE.

President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE). Markwayne Mullin, the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary, endorsed the nomination, highlighting Schroyer's law enforcement background and experience in Oklahoma.

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency has not had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be ICE director. The announcement was made on Saturday.

President Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a longtime law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be the new ICE director.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, as the new ICE director. The announcement was made on Saturday.

President Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be ICE director. The nomination was made public on Saturday.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump described Schroyer as a 'PATRIOT' on his Truth Social platform.

President Donald Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, as the new ICE director. The announcement was made on Saturday.