New Life Ranch, a Christian camp with two campuses, had to cancel its spring retreats but leaders hope to hold summer camp this summer. A decision will be made in early May. “We also want you to be informed about what is happening here at New Life Ranch in light of this pandemic,” Tim Hale,…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $16 million to Public Housing Authorities to provide tenant protection vouchers to Public Housing (Low-Rent) Program assisted residents. The Tulsa Housing Authority will receive $376,293 to fund 62 vouchers for the Riverview and Brightwater Apartments in Tulsa. “Providing families with reliable, affordable…
WILBURTON – State Rep Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, said propane users need to check their levels or risk not being able to purchase replacement propane because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grego said he was notified that if a customer runs completely out of propane, it is in state law that the propane dealer has to enter…
State Reps. Ross Ford and Stan May, both R-Broken Arrow, are asking state, county and municipal governments to cover public safety officers that contract COVID-19 in the same manner as a line-of-duty injury. “Any public safety officer that contracts this illness should have it treated as a presumptive line-of-duty injury the same as any other…
This time of year, especially during isolation, many families are doing spring cleaning and working on yard projects. Avoid poisonings and be safe when using pesticides and other chemical around the house. Chemicals used to control insects, plant diseases, weeds and slugs are all types of pesticides. “Symptoms of poisoning from a pesticide might include…
Stillwater — NASA has recognized a team of researchers from Oklahoma State University with the University Leadership Initiative Award. OSU is one of just five university teams to receive the honor and a share of $32.8 million in funding over the next four years to address some of NASA’s strategic research initiatives. As the lead…
Tulsa Community College will move summer classes to online and distance learning following its decision to shift classes for the spring semester. Like many schools across this country, TCC is adapting to the current environment and delivering services to students remotely. “Our faculty and staff have done a tremendous job in shifting operations from in-person…
Rogers State University now offers a completely online summer session at a price lower than most major universities. Students can enroll in summer classes at a rate of $249 per credit hour in tuition and fees, which is among the most competitively priced rates in Oklahoma and the nation. This summer rate is available to…
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has granted preliminary approval of Oklahoma waivers allowing public school districts greater flexibility in the spending of existing federal funds. The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) received notification by USDE that it had been approved. The waivers allow schools to repurpose existing K-12 education funds for a number…
Tulsa gas prices have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.38/gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 321 stations. Gas prices in Tulsa are 42.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 115.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price…