February is National Heart Month, so a Shawnee cardiologist is sharing some helpful advice and myth busters about heart disease. MYTH 1: You would know if you had high blood pressure because there would be warning signs: Unfortunately, hypertension is known as a silent killer.
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The Basketball League’s Potawatomi Fire recently signed three more players to shore up their roster for the 2025 season. The two-time defending champions, of head coach Mark Dannhoff, have signed one TBL veteran – Kam Williams - and two rookies – Charles Lampten and Buay Koka - to up their roster total to 11.
It’s no secret that health outcomes in Oklahoma are far from where they should be. We are objectively one of the unhealthiest states in the nation, consistently ranking in the bottom 10 for overall health in the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings.
The Potawatomi Fire celebrates its record-breaking achievements from the 2024 season during their Championship Banquet on January 17, 2025, at FireLake Arena. Highlights including a second consecutive undefeated national championship season — a first in The Basketball League (TBL) history.
Last week my friend and fellow Master Gardener, Becky Carlberg (who ALWAYS writes the Weekender articles) had knee replacement surgery so readers, you are stuck with me this week. Becky’s son came to stay with them.
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed February Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, spotlighting the critical role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand careers and driving Oklahoma’s workforce development.
News-Star staff A Macomb man charged with first-degree murder in the September 2023 murder of his wife entered a guilty plea in the case Friday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The mastermind behind many of today’s most acclaimed thrillers, Stephen King, comes to Shawnee Little Theatre with a stage version of "Misery" from his best-selling book and acclaimed movie. Adapted and written for the stage by Academy Award winning author William Goldman, the play tells the story of a former nurse who kidnaps a romance novelist after he kills off her favorite character, Misery Chastain, in his latest book.
The search is ongoing for a new superintendent for Shawnee Public Schools, with the Shawnee Board of Education voting to enlist some additional help in the effort.