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Special Olympics Oklahoma (SOOK) is calling on the community to step up and be part of something bigger, as more than 1,600 volunteers are still needed for the 2026 Summer Games, taking place May 13–15 in Stillwater.

Graduate Program Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies program, a new graduate healthcare degree designed to prepare students for careers providing patient-centered medical care across a variety of...

Students from Seminole High School recently spent time giving back to the community by volunteering with Citizens Caring for Children in Oklahoma City. This marks the fourth time they have volunteered this school year.

The Oklahoma Senate and House on Tuesday adopted resolutions recognizing the vital contributions of local linemen for their work maintaining Oklahoma’s power grid 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 in the Senate and Rep.

The Academy of Seminole (TAOS) was shaken by a bomb threat Tuesday, and school officials say a suspect has been identified. Tuesday afternoon, Head of School Tammy Potter released a statement to parents and guardians of students, informing them of the incident.

Summit Utilities, which provides natural gas under a franchise agreement with the City of Seminole, has asked the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for a rate increase.

Major changes to early childhood reading policies, including a return to strict third-grade retention, are now law in Oklahoma after being a top talking point throughout the 2026 legislative session. Gov.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 Today is the 113th day of 2026 and the 35th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1635, the first public school in the United States, Boston Latin School, was founded in Boston. In 1908, Congress passed a bill establishing the modern-day U.S. Army Reserve.

DEAR ABBY: My earliest memories are of my father molesting me when I was 4, 5 and 6. My mother knew. I had appendicitis when I was 4, and she ignored my symptoms for days. My appendix burst when they tried to remove it. My father took me for “drives” during which he molested me.

(StatePoint) Living to 100 may sound extraordinary, but research suggests it’s more achievable—and enjoyable—than many people think. Studies show the majority of centenarians rate their health as good, and large numbers of people in this age group are mobile, active and optimistic.