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Sunday night performance kicks off International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee
Note: This story reflects action and results from the first performance Sunday evening. SHAWNEE, Okla.
International Finals Youth Rodeo kicks off July 6
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Ahead of the 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), the organization has announced the full roster for the six-day event, featuring more than 1,000 entries from 35 states and provinces.
Rosters set for the 33rd International Finals Youth Rodeo
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Ahead of the 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), the organization has announced the full roster for the six-day event, featuring more than 1,000 entries from 35 states and provinces.
Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom brings the farm to Shawnee Public Schools
Shawnee — Students attending Shawnee Public Schools’ Wolfpack Adventure Summer STEM program were treated to an unforgettable learning experience this June, thanks to a special visit from the Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom. This unique event was made possible through the efforts of Julia Jesseph, Director of Child Nutrition for Shawnee Public Schools, whose coordination brought the interactive program to the district.
News-Star's Flag giveaway event for veterans is Wednesday
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, The Shawnee News-Star will host its third annual Veteran Flag Giveaway on Wednesday, June 25.
State wildlife officials: Mountain Lion kittens confirmed in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has confirmed reports of two separate mountain lions observed with kittens in different regions of the state.
Pet Talk: Keeping pets flea free
The summer heat has crept in — and with it the critters that have owners and pets alike itching. Fleas, in particular, have a tendency to make themselves at home in your carpet, bedding, and, worst of all, your pet’s fur, inflicting constant irritation and posing potential health risks to their hosts.
Chad Johnson named new Shawnee boys' head basketball coach
Shawnee Public Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Chad Johnson as the new head coach of the Shawnee High School boys' basketball program. With an impressive background at collegiate and professional levels, Johnson brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and energy to the Wolves' sideline.
USDA to provide $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.