Rebecka Peterson, Oklahoma’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, has launched a statewide, 77-county teacher respect and appreciation campaign to highlight the important work of teachers who are making a positive impact in their schools and communities.
Way-back Wednesday: It’s Way-Back Wednesday. This week’s photos share some of Shawnee’s history that residents may remember.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Deer are always looking for their next meal, and they often find forage in a well-kept landscape. Whether rural or urban, homeowners can get frustrated when their landscape ends up looking like a salad bar after the lunchtime rush.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 of a two-part series covering the State of the City report given by Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer. Read Part 1 online on the Shawnee News-Star website, at news-star.com.] Recently, Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer offered a State of the City presentation for residents and the City Commission.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a two-part series covering the State of the City report given by Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer. Read Part 2 in Wednesday’s Shawnee News-Star.] Recently, Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer offered a State of the City presentation for residents and the City Commission.
Residents encouraged to practice an escape plan and test alarms; residents in need can contact Red Cross to request a free smoke alarm installation This Fire Prevention season, the American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma urges everyone to practice their two-minute home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent disaster. Two minutes is the amount of time that fire experts say you may have to safely escape a home fire before it’s too late.
After a long summer of fun in the sun, the fall season has finally arrived in Oklahoma. Fall brings cool, crisp weather and beautiful colors. It also brings new hazards and risks along with falling leaves and cooler temperatures. While it’s nice to warm up next to a fire or with a heated blanket, it’s important to understand the risks involved. Home fires and related injuries increase in the fall with the use of candles, space heaters, stoves for cooking and fireplaces to keep warm.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department has begun accepting applications for President Joe Biden’s student debt cancellation — a plan that makes 43 million Americans eligible for at least some debt forgiveness.
The air we breathe contains more than 78 percent nitrogen in the form of nitrogen gas (N2). Legumes have the unique ability to form a symbiotic relationship with rhizobia ( Rhizobium and Bradyrhizobium) bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) to ammonia nitrogen, a form usable by plants. This relationship occurs when Rhizobium bacteria invade plant root hairs and multiply in the outer root tissue forming nodules. Some legumes, such as alfalfa, can produce enough ammonia to supply all of the plants nitrogen (N) needs and providing N needs for surrounding plants, like grasses thus reducing or eliminating N fertilization.
STILLWATER, Okla. – Armadillos are sneaky critters that destroy flower beds, root up lawns and test the sanity of homeowners. Oklahoma State University Extension offers advice on how to control armadillo damage during warm months when the animal’s destructive behavior is most visible.