Tops in Blue's performance scheduled for tonight at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center has been canceled due to the road conditions.

We'll try to post more closings and weather conditions as we get them.

We'll try to keep you updated on the latest weather news:

Winter storm warning - 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service is forecasting ice, sleet and snow for northwest Oklahoma from early Thursday morning through Friday morning. Six to 12 inches of snow is expected.

Weather Closing - The Public Library of Enid & Garfield County will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 28, 2010, due to the severe forecasted weather.

Local radio stations, The Enid News and Eagle, and the Library website will provide updated information regarding the hours of the Library for Friday January 29, 2010, and Saturday January 30, 2010.

There are no overdue fines, so library items can be returned after the roads are clear and the library reopens without penalty.

The city of Enid offices will close at noon Thursday.

Looks like Enid will finally get a new ice cream spot. The long rumored Marble Slab opening may well be in the works.

A brand new, shiny ice cream store is being prepped in the spot next to Buffalo Wild Wings on north Van Buren. The counter is in and the store is quickly taking shape.

If you've got breaking scoop let us know...

This is a great old postcard showing The First National Bank Building during its glory days. The building still stands as a business building today on the corner of Grand and Randolph.

The Felt Bird will be donating $1 for every item purchased to support disaster relief in Haiti. For the month of January they will make weekly donations to Partners in Health.

You can visit their website for more information.

The Felt Bird
124 E. Broadway Ave.
Enid, OK 73701
580.540.8903
www.thefeltbird.com

Announcing... The First Annual 4RKids Winter Book Drive!

Accepting gently read children's and adult's books of all genres. Call or email for pick-up, or drop off at:

The 2nd Story Gift Shop
710 Overland Trail

All proceeds benefit 4RKids, supporting children & adults with special needs.

Call Lori at 237-7890 or email ljwaken@4rkids.com

Also, anyone contacting ljwaken@4rkids.com requesting to be added to the contact/newsletter list will receive a 20% off coupon for one item in The 2nd Story Gift Shop! New arrivals include: Bolga Baskets from Africa, Restoration House Jewelry - Handmade in Peru by single mothers, Melissa & Doug educational toys & games, and soon coming... Legacy Publishing Stationery Products and Greeting Cards.

Thanks for supporting 4RKids!

The New Population Estimates Are Out!

A recent article on KNID.com shows the numbers and it's not looking grand for Enid, America. Enid is slowly dropping in ranking for population and may continue that trend as we watch other cities explode in the state. Enid is going to need to work harder and more creatively to bring in more residents. Enid is the one town on the list that is not near OKC or Tulsa and does not have a major university or large military base.

The latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Enid has grown in population by about 500 residents since last year. The increase marks the first time this decade that Enid's population has been above its total in 2000. However, Enid's ranking in the state fell one spot. It's now the tenth most populous city in Oklahoma, with Stillwater estimated to have a few hundred more residents.

Since 2000, Stillwater's population increased by 8,358, or 21%, while Enid's population only went up by about 1%. Since 2000, both Stillwater and Moore have passed Enid in population. Muskogee is still about 7,000 people behind.

All numbers based on 2008 estimates (just released) from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Top 10 Oklahoma Cities by Population Estimates:

1. Oklahoma City - 551, 789 (up 1.2% since 2007)

2. Tulsa - 385,635 (up .5%)

3. Norman - 106,957 (up 1.3%)

4. Broken Arrow - 92,931 (up 2.6%)

5. Lawton - 90, 091 (down 1.7%)

6. Edmond - 79,559 (up 2.4%)

7. Midwest City - 56,394 (up .7%)

8. Moore - 52, 615 (up 3.2%)

9. Stillwater - 47,653 (up 1.4%)

10. Enid - 47, 396 (up 1.1%)