Yellow morels are prized for their rich, nutty taste — they sell for $20 a pound. These honeycomb-looking mushrooms usually spring up in forested areas starting in March or April. But this year, Oklahoma foragers started finding morel mushrooms in late February — about a month ahead of schedule.
Protesters far outnumber Westboro demonstrators in Owasso
The handful of Westboro Baptist Church demonstrators who gathered outside of Owasso High School just after 2 p.m. Wednesday sported signs with captions that targeted transgender and nonbinary people.
U.S. Education Department to investigate Owasso Public Schools
The United States Department of Education is opening an investigation for possible discrimination at Owasso Public Schools following the death of Nex Benedict.
Oklahoma lawmakers weigh a lasting daylight savings time
Oklahoma could join 19 other states in having a permanent daylight saving time “trigger law.”
Report shows Oklahoma has fewer producers, but some counties had an increase of farmers and ranchers
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Census of Agriculture shows overall Oklahoma has fewer farmers and ranchers, but not every county saw a decrease in producers.
State Seeks Repayment of Errant Teacher Bonuses
Choctaw Nation partners with OSU, CDC to fight tick-borne disease in Southeastern Oklahoma
The Choctaw Nation wants Southeastern Oklahomans to keep their eyes peeled for ticks on their reservation.
Choctaw Nation launches educational site alongside release of Marvel’s “Echo”
The series, which depicts a Choctaw superhero, was developed in coordination with the Choctaw Nation. The tribal government has launched a site to educate viewers about Choctaw history, culture and language.
Oklahoma Superintendent threatens breakup with statewide education organizations
Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Wednesday the State Department of Education is likely ending long-standing relationships with major statewide education organizations.
Oklahoma declines to participate in federal summer food program for children
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office says the state will not implement a federal summer food program for children because U.S. Department of Agriculture rules for it aren’t clear.
