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From Staff Reports
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
National• Boeing on Monday launched a stock offering that could raise up to $19 billion as the plane maker looks to strengthen its finances squeezed by an over monthlong strike by its workers and preserve its investment-grade credit rating.

More than 70% of state experiencing drought

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.04 inches for the week of Oct. 21-27, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The NASS said the Oct. 22 U.S.

Soy growers alarmed as EPA moves Endangered Species Act goalposts

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
From staff reports The American Soybean Association is expressing concern after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency imposed additional restrictions on farmers — a move that seems to have followed adverse comments from environmental groups. A new registration for glufosinate-P was announced Oct.
JJ Francais | Southwest Ledger Smoke plumes rise in the distance of the scorched earth near to the Holy City of the Wichitas in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Oct. 26. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames and spare the sacred site. Thousands visit the Holy City’s annual Prince of Peace Easter Pageant which retells the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy City’s centennial performance is scheduled for the Saturdays before Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday 2025.

JJ Francais | Southwest Ledger Smoke plumes rise in the distance of the scorched earth near to the Holy City of the Wichitas in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Oct. 26. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames and spare the sacred site. Thousands visit the Holy City’s annual Prince of Peace Easter Pageant which retells the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy City’s centennial performance is scheduled for the Saturdays before Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday 2025.

Authorities still battling Rush Fire

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
LAWTON – Firefighters were still battling the Rush Fire in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge as of 9:56 p.m. Oct. 26, U.S. Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Evan Monnett said in a news release.
Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger Liquor bottles are arrayed in locked metal cages in this photo taken Oct. 24 at Bootlegger’s Liquor in Lawton. On Nov. 5, Comanche County voters will decide whether retail liquor stores can open for business on Sundays.

Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger Liquor bottles are arrayed in locked metal cages in this photo taken Oct. 24 at Bootlegger’s Liquor in Lawton. On Nov. 5, Comanche County voters will decide whether retail liquor stores can open for business on Sundays.

Comanche County voters to decide on Sunday alcohol sales

Eric Swanson Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
LAWTON – The sign on the front door of Bootlegger’s Liquor in Lawton tells customers that the store is closed on Sundays. But that could change if Comanche County voters authorize retail liquor stores to sell alcohol seven days a week.When voters go to the polls Nov.
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