SHAWNEE, Okla. – In 2023, 47.4 million people —1 in 7 Americans — experienced food insecurity, the highest number in a decade. Here in Oklahoma City, food pantries continue to see increased demand as families struggle to afford groceries.
Crepe Myrtles bloom on new growth and should be pruned in late spring before leaves appear. Since Crepe Myrtles bloom late, you have plenty of time to prune in late February or March before growth starts.
Hey there, Shawnee! Have you noticed all the redbud trees blooming around town? Such pretty colors! Did you know that Shawnee is often referred to as “Redbud City?” The historians will have to weigh in on exactly how this moniker came about, but as we see so many redbuds throughout the city it makes sense to me. This photo shows one of the redbud trees in front of the Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department building.
The past week was an extended Arbor Day for Oklahoma. We need the extra days to get ready for the following weeks to come! In 1872 Arbor Day was founded by Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902).
The City of Shawnee Fire Department announces the appointment of Mark McLain as the new Deputy Fire Chief.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that will allow Oklahoma to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. Federal law currently bans the use of this technology.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, commented on the passage of a bill intended to expedite the fulfillment of open records' requests.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House has passed multiple bills that relate to the Oklahoma energy industry, from determining how energy is regulated "behind the meter" to setbacks on wind turbines and solar panels.
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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were launched into space in June 2024 on what was supposed to be an eight-day mission. However, technical problems developed on their Boeing Starliner capsule.