UCO Scholar Deadline Soon

EDMOND Prospective students interested in attending the University of Central Oklahoma for the 202627 academic year are encouraged to apply early to maximize eligibility for automatic, leadership and foundation scholarships, ahead of upcoming scholarship deadlines in early February.Incoming,...

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

We are experiencing the biggest snowfall in several years, and the coldest spell in a long time. I hope that all of you are staying indoors and staying warm. I have faucets dripping and cabinet doors open to keep pipes warm and defrosted.

Bill Would Expand Family Leave For Educators

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, DOklahoma City, has filed four bills expanding family leave for teachers and other public school employees. Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, is the principal House author of the measures.

Hardin Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. David Hardin, RStilwell, has filed two bills that would protect lawful businesses from excessive liability and give Oklahoma farmers more flexibility to sell products directly to consumers.House Bill 2960 would expand existing liability protections for firearm manufacturers,...

Today In History

January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 337 days remain until the end of the year (338 in leap years).814 – The death of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, brings about the accession of his son Louis the Pious as ruler of the Frankish Empire.1069 – Robert de...

Tabor Marlatt Named Ashenfelter Scholar

The 2025-2026 Dr. Melody Ashenfelter Scholar at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is Tabor Marlatt of Sharon, Oklahoma.

Wednesday – roads permitting- student artwork will be delivered to the Plains Indians and

Pioneers Museum in Woodward. Work will be juried for acceptance in the 46th Annual Paul Laune Memorial High School Art Competition.Print by Meghan Meat

Bond Issue Facts and Figures

On Tuesday, February 10, Canton voters will consider a school bond proposal focused on addressing critical space and safety needs on campus while planning responsibly for future growth.The plan includes adding new classrooms in the most cost-effective way by building now, while construction is...

Green Bill to Support Home Bakers, Raw Milk

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, RWellston, has filed legislation to support local farmers, dairy producers and homesteaders by expanding raw milk sales and adding a sales tax exemption for homebaked bread.

1890 Scholarship Applications Now Open

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities, including Oklahoma’s Langston University, to pursue careers in food, agriculture,...