latest
Once again, Oklahoma’s unpredictable weather has hit many of our state’s fruit and pecan growers. If the negative February temperatures did not affect the fruit buds and, in some cases, mature wood, the late April spring freeze may have wreaked havoc on the upcoming crop.
Read moreWater conservation may be essential when the risk for weather-related drought looms. Practicing yearround conservation efforts can help ensure smart usage of local watersheds, lakes and reservoirs and help maintain these water sources for years to come. It also helps the average person reduce his or her carbon footprint while saving people a little money along the way.
Read more
Consumers depend on various agricultural producers to provide the fruits, vegetables and meat and dairy products they rely on for sustenance. The conditions in which livestock are sometimes housed and cared for is a cause of concern for many such consumers. However, farmers who understand that their livelihoods depend on the health of their animals often do their best to keep their livestock healthy and comfortable.
Read more
More sunlight and warm temperatures frequently inspire homeowners to spend more time in the great outdoors during spring and summer.
Read moreWorkers receiving unemployment benefits must prove they are actively searching for work or risk losing them, according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC).
Read more
A utility pole lies across the front of a vehicle that crashed along Highway 9 just east of Harvey Road in Seminole early Tuesday morning. Authorities say they received reports of a reckless driver in the area and when they responded, it was discovered that the driver had lost control and wrecked. The driver, who was uninjured, was taken into custody by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department. Additional details were unavailable as of press time. —Staff Photo by Bill Anderson
Read moreAs the COVID-19 crisis abates in Oklahoma and around the nation, and public health emergency orders begin to expire, some emergency responses and protocols put in place to help Oklahomans during the pandemic emergency will also expire.
Read more