AARP Awards Over $160K in Grants to Strengthen Communities Across Oklahoma
AARP announced 16 organizations throughout Oklahoma were awarded 2026 Community Challenge Grants.
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Wildlife Commission Approves Resolutions, Rule Changes
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners approved three emergency rules and five resolutions affecting hunting, fishing and wildlife during their regular meeting June 22 in Oklahoma City.
Op-ed: Turnout Excuse Doesn’t Hold Water
In a statewide election, Oklahoma voters strongly rejected State Question 832, which would have dramatically increased the minimum wage in perpetuity, by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent.
Now SQ 832 supporters are blaming their loss on the vote being held in June. That’s nonsense.
New OMRF Findings Pave Way To Deeper Understanding of Cancer
A team of researchers that includes a group of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists has upended conventional wisdom about how cells interact. Their new finding holds far-reaching implications for conditions including cancer.
As Data Centers Eye Oklahoma, Tribes Weigh The Costs
Tribal nations across Oklahoma and the country are working out how to navigate an influx of corporate interest in Indian Country, thanks to a rise in data centers.
Wind Damage
What was once known as “Sunshine Corner” at Old Highway 56 and Highway 9 was heavily damaged by strong winds that blew across Seminole County earlier this week. Hundreds of residents were left without power and multiple trees were downed by Monday and Tuesday’s storms.
Effort to Halt Mosquito Spraying Stalls at Meeting
Despite an effort to halt it, the spraying of chemicals to combat mosquitoes will continue— at least for the time being—in the City of Seminole.
Seminole Water Meter Exchange Project Underway
Seminole city crews are working alongside Ratliff Utilities to install new water meters to every home and business in Seminole.This project began earlier than expected, and crews are now installing the new automated meters.
No Air-conditioning: Summer Livestock Management
Last summer’s heat wave left many of us with an increased appreciation for cooler weather. If you, like us, had the good fortune to spend July and August under that little weather novelty known as the “heat dome,” 2011 was an exercise in creatively keeping cool.
Are Your Fruiting Vegetables Not Producing?
Some home gardeners enjoy a bountiful vegetable harvest, while others see plenty of flowers but little to no fruit. If your fruiting vegetables aren’t producing as expected, several common factors could be at play.