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What is Cedar Fever? How mountain cedar pollen impacts Oklahoma each winter

Friday, February 27 by News 6

Mountain Cedar tree Photo Credit: OSU Extension Office Allergy seasons come in all shapes and sizes across Oklahoma. And even when the winter cold settles in, many Oklahomans still find themselves sniffling and sneezing due to a common winter culprit: Those pesky mountain cedar trees. What is Cedar Fever? According to the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic, “Cedar... Read More.

Hay truck convoy heads to western Oklahoma to aid farmers after wildfires

Thursday, February 26 by News 6

A convoy of semis loaded with hay left eastern Oklahoma early Thursday morning, bound for Western Oklahoma to assist farmers affected by recent wildfires. The convoy passed through Tulsa around 5:15 a.m. Thursday on its way to the Beaver County area. Former State Senator Blake Stephens, who is helping organize the effort, said the wildfires have... Read More.

NOC Planetarium show set for March 3

Thursday, February 26 by Ponca City Now

The Northern Oklahoma College Enid March planetarium show is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. Planetarium Director Fritz Osell will present a show for children, “The Little Star That Could.” Osell will also show the night sky over Enid in the spring and point out interesting objects to look for during spring evenings. The main show will... Read More.

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Rep. Chad Caldwell Secures Oversight Passage of Education Reform Bills

Thursday, February 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Wednesday passed a pair of higher education reforms in the House Education Oversight Committee. House Bill 3700 would require state colleges and universities to implement a policy requiring students' grades to be based only on academic performance, including attendance, and not on a student's opinions, beliefs or... Read More.

Could drones help eradicate Oklahoma’s Red Cedars?

Thursday, February 26 by News 9

BLANCHARD, OKLA. - Drones could become a more prominent tool in the fight against Oklahoma’s Cedar population, as the state continues to get more aggressive in its conversations about wildfire prevention. On Tuesday, lawmakers, conservationists, and other officials attended a demonstration in Blanchard hosted by Grass Ag— a newly formed company based in Oklahoma City, which... Read More.

President Donald Trump’s post-State of the Union sales job begins now

Thursday, February 26 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has delivered the State of the Union. Now the challenge for him is to make that message stick. His address Tuesday was a declaration of pride in the achievements of his still-young second term, as he boasted of an economic renaissance at home while... Read More.

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Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can’t be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered

Thursday, February 26 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail. By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan,... Read More.

Ukrainian officials are set to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks

Thursday, February 26 by AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian delegation will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in the run-up to another round of trilateral talks with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, is due to hold talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday... Read More.

Ponca City Community Invited to Opioid Response Listening Session

Wednesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with OSU Community Wellness, invites you to attend the first Bridges to Hope Community Listening Session. March 5, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. City Hall, 516 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City Your voice matters. This session is an opportunity to share experiences, concerns, and ideas that will help shape Ponca... Read More.

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Blue Corduroy

Wednesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

by Rep. John Pfeiffer Certain colors and textures evoke strong memories. For me, National blue corduroy with gold lettering brings me back to high school and all my time spent in FFA. Those were great days. My parents are ranchers and educators, so I didn't really have much of a chance not to be involved... Read More.

Bill Making Morel the State Mushroom Passes First Committee

Wednesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Tourism Committee recently passed House Bill 3263 to establish the morel mushroom as Oklahoma’s state mushroom. Considered a delicacy because of cultivation difficulties, several thousand Oklahomans partake in morel hunting every spring. "I'm one of the thousands of Oklahomans who hunt the tasty morel mushroom each spring," said the bill’s... Read More.

Tulsa Health Department shares raw milk risks as Oklahoma bills advance

Wednesday, February 25 by KTUL

Raw milk is back in the spotlight at the Oklahoma Capitol as lawmakers consider a proposal that would expand where unpasteurized milk can be sold directly to consumers, even as public health officials warn about the potential risks. Raw milk, which has not been pasteurized to remove harmful bacteria, is currently legal to buy directly... Read More.