Ponca City Lighted Christmas Parade Registration Open
Ponca City's Annual Lighted Christmas parade is December 5th at 6:00pm.
If you would like to participate by entering a float, band, show team, or group – please register online at
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Are there any ways to prevent heart damage from diabetes?
Doctors say diabetes can take a major toll on the heart, and new research is revealing ways to stop that damage before it leads to heart failure.Two in five people will develop diabetes in their lifetime, and those individuals are twice as likely to develop heart disease. One of the most serious complications is... Read More.
Ricochet to headline benefit concert for Oklahoma School for the Blind
MUSKOGEE, Okla. -A benefit concert in Muskogee will feature 1990s country band Ricochet to raise money for the Oklahoma School for the Blind.The event is set for Thursday, November 13, at the Muskogee Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7.Ricochet, led by founding member Heath Wright, will be joined... Read More.
Why the Farmer’s Almanac is ending after more than two centuries
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.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members... Read More.
Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.It is unclear... Read More.
Enid mayor to speak at NOC Enid Veterans Day program
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
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
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.
REAL ID compliance exceeds 50% in Oklahoma
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
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
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.
