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The editor of a small Kansas newspaper that was raided by local police in August fears the town will continue to lack transparency after an outspoken councilwoman, whose home was also searched by officers, was replaced last week by voters.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers extended a moratorium on new medical marijuana business licenses for two more years as the state tries to get a handle on the exploding industry. A new state law extends a two-year pause on granting new cannabis licenses for dispensaries, growers and processors into a four-year moratorium.

A political quake in West Virginia could shake things up in Texas. West Virginia Sen.

Today is the 318th day of 2023 and the 53rd day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1851, the first American edition of Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” was published.

Rep. Mike Johnson’s unexpected rise to speaker of the House has left K Street scrambling as lobbyists try to establish inroads with the relatively unknown Louisiana Republican and his staff.

Israeli Defense Forces formed a “ circle of death” around Gaza’s main medical center, according to medics, who say 32 patients died inside Al Shifa hospital over the weekend due to a lack of fuel.

Nov. 6, 2023 Reckless Driver - At 12:16 am, the reporting party advised of a white vehicle swerving eastbound into Ponca. The reporting party called back and advised the vehicle went northbound on Waverly, still no further. Vehicle description.

MCCORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKING CANDIDATES The Board of Education of McCord Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #1 seat on the McCord School board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Osage County Election Board between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday, December 4, 2023, through Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

The Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 am in the City Central building.