OSDH: Oklahoma Measles Situation Update
OKLAHOMA CITY - Tuesday's measles situation update reflects nine measles cases, among unvaccinated individuals in northeastern Oklahoma. Classifications of our cases are as follows:
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From the desk of Sen. Grant Green: My heart goes out to those impacted by wildfires
My heart goes out to all Oklahomans, especially those in Senate District 28, who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires that ravaged the state. My family and I are praying for the families who have lost loved ones and those who are caring for injured family members.
Tecumseh swept by Blanchard in two-game series
The Tecumseh Savages dropped a two-game series to the Blanchard Lions on Monday and Tuesday with Blanchard taking Game 1 at home by a 12-1 count and claiming Game 2 by an 11-0 score at Tecumseh. Blanchard 12, Tecumseh 1 (Monday) The Savages used five pitchers in the game as Elias Hasler was tagged with the loss.
Shawnee suffers two baseball losses at hands of Coweta
Hits were limited for the Shawnee Wolves as they suffered two losses to Coweta by a 13-0 score on Monday and a 12-0 count on Tuesday. Coweta 13, Shawnee 0 (Monday) Coweta tallied 12 first-inning runs in the 4 1/2-inning contest.
Oklahoma man charged with operating large-scale dogfighting, trafficking venture
WASHINGTON — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma unsealed a grand jury indictment recently charging an Oklahoma man with violations of the dog fighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
G.I.F.T.S. shares blessings, care packages with female prisoners in McLoud
MCLOUD — Sometimes big things – and great blessings – can come in small packages, such as bottles of shampoo and conditioner. For the women at Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility in McLoud, an array of personal care hygiene products neatly placed in a bag with messages of care are being shared with them this spring.
Everyday Home: Refueling your mind and body with a day off
Americans seem to be busier than ever, and it's taking a toll on their well-being and mental health. Being busy can lead to feeling overworked and exhausted.
Local youth earn top placings in Oklahoma Agriculture Achievement Contest
OKLAHOMA CITY — Twenty agricultural youth from across Oklahoma, including a few from the Tri-County area, have earned top placings in the 2025 American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) Agricultural Achievement Contest. The contest was conducted in conjunction with the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City March 11-21.
Hort Q&A: Blooming plants
Are there any plants that bloom in winter or early spring? Well, yes there are a few! Along with early crocus and daffodils, winter jasmine and hellebores are some of our earliest signs of spring. Hellebores include some 20 species of herbaceous perennials belonging to the genus Helleborus.
The colors of Spring
Slowly, but surely, the many colors of Spring are arriving to welcome a new season.