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Opinions on Oklahoma’s weather are often more variable than the weather itself. Some Oklahomans will look back on April 2022 and remember the seven confirmed tornadoes that touched down, although that is still below the longterm average of 11.7 for the month. Many others will remember drought that saw both intensification in the northwest and improvement across the southeast.
Read moreAttorney General John O’Connor is joining a coalition of 14 states suing the Biden administration over yet another unlawful immigration rule (Asylum Rule). The new rule largely removes federal immigration judges from the asylum review process and instead gives asylum officers within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unprecedented authority to grant asylum to immigrants. The new rule not only violates federal laws and bypasses Congress but also drastically erodes asylum integrity safeguards.
Read moreElectricity helps make our lives easier, but its potential for shock and fire-related hazards is real and often underestimated. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) actively supports National Electrical Safety Month, an annual campaign sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, and the safety of electrical and non-electrical workers, each May.
Read moreFor young people in schools across our nation, and even around the world, extracurricular activities are vital for social and emotional development. Oklahoma is fortunate to be home to some of the best youth programs in the nation, no matter where you might live in our state.
Read moreOklahoma’s only free-flowing natural river will forever remain that way if Gov. Kevin Stitt signs a bill passed this week by the state legislature.
Read moreThe State Regents’ Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE) recognized a faculty member, administrators and a university team for their outstanding work during yesterday’s State Regents meeting.
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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Spring Banquet on Thursday, April 28 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. Nearly 350 people were in attendance. Accomplishments by alumni, employees and students were recognized at the event.
Read moreMiriam K., who runs Desiderata Rescue, approached the Seminole Board of County Commissioners during their Monday, April 25 meeting seeking some type of county-wide spay and neuter or animal licensing regulations that might help bring the overwhelming problem of stray animals under control in areas of the county that are outside any city limits. She explained that, a lot of times, she is the person city animal control officers in Seminole County contact when there are reports that are outside their jurisdiction.
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