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Why the Farmer’s Almanac is ending after more than two centuries

by CBS News
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance has published for the final time.Farmers’ Almanac said that its 2026 edition, which is already available, will be its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today’s “chaotic media environment.”... Read More.
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Enid mayor to speak at NOC Enid Veterans Day program

by Ponca City Now
Enid Mayor David Mason will speak at a Veterans Day presentation Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Northern Oklahoma College Enid as part of the NOC Speaker Series.Tuesday’s program is titled, “Service to our Nation.”  The event celebrates the Air Force 78th year anniversary with special recognition ad presentations of local Air Force Veterans.The Veteran’s Day... Read More.

Community Support Needed to Support PCPS Students and Families

by Ponca City Now-PCPS
Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is inviting the community to help support local students and families through food and monetary donations.The district has established a central distribution site at Ponca City High School to collect and organize donations that will be shared with students and families across all school sites.-Community members wishing to contribute... Read More.

Tree Lighting at City Hall & Ice on the Plaza Opening Night

by Ponca City Now
Tree Lighting at City Hall & Ice on the Plaza Opening Night is Friday, November 14th Tree Lighting at City Hall: 6:30 PM Ice on the Plaza at Veterans Plaza: Immediately followingJoin them as Ponca City Main Street kicks off the holiday season with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall.After the tree is lit, the... Read More.
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REAL ID compliance exceeds 50% in Oklahoma

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Six months after the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline, Service Oklahoma announced the state has exceeded a 50% REAL ID compliance rate, with more than 2.6 million REAL IDs issued.REAL ID by the numbers (as of Nov. 7)Total REAL ID credentials issued: 2,669,119 Active REAL ID-compliant credentials (all... Read More.

Reports link Oklahoma wages to crime rates, family strain

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -Two new reports are shedding light on the connection between financial hardship and community well-being in Oklahoma. One suggests that raising the state’s minimum wage could help reduce crime, while the other reveals how nearly half of households still struggle to afford basic needs.Higher wages may lead to less crimeA Read More.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

by AP
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.In a test vote that is the first in a series... Read More.
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Kaw Dam Bridge Now Closed

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In the interest of public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will close both lanes of the bridge over Kaw Dam, near Ponca City, Okla., effective now.Motorists should use U.S. Route 60 as a detour.Out of an abundance of caution, the Tulsa District determined closure is the most appropriate course of... Read More.

Stillwater Airport Responds to Reduced Flights During Government Shutdown

by Ponca City Now
(STILLWATER, OK) – In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced that, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, all airlines operating in 40 high-volume markets must reduce scheduled flights by 10 percent.Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) Director Kellie Reed explains the impact... Read More.
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