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The Big Picture

Wednesday, November 12 by Ponca City Now

By Senate Democratic Leader Julia KirtWe’re just days away from the flurry of bill requests at your state Capitol, as we’re quickly approaching a December deadline for letting staff know what bills we intend to file. Because of that deadline, our final fall Capitol Conversation will take place on Tuesday, November 18, at 5:30... Read More.

Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit

Wednesday, November 12 by Beverly Cantrell

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing.The Dublin, Ohio-based chain said during a conference call with investors Friday that it planned to begin closing restaurants in the fourth quarter of this year. The company said... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Selected for Native Youth Community Project Grant

Tuesday, November 11 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Katie Parr-Ponca City Public Schools has been selected as a participating district in the Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) initiative through the Office of Indian Education and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.This multi-year grant will support programs that empower Native students, strengthen family and community connections, and celebrate cultural identity across our district.While they do... Read More.

Pioneer Tech’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Market November 20

Tuesday, November 11 by Ponca City Now

Its time to Eat & Shop at the PTC Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Market.Shop on November 20 from 9 am – 2 pm and have a great thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s in the cafeteria from 11 am – 1 pm at PTC at 2101 N Ash.Students and staff will showcase their... Read More.

Ponca City Lighted Christmas Parade Registration Open

Tuesday, November 11 by Ponca City Now

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 Read More.

Are there any ways to prevent heart damage from diabetes?

Tuesday, November 11 by News 6

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

Tuesday, November 11 by News 9

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

Tuesday, November 11 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.

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

Monday, November 10 by AP

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

Monday, November 10 by AP

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

Monday, November 10 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

Monday, November 10 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.