There can be many causes if a dog is struggling to walk, but one of the most common is cranial cruciate ligament disease, according to a report from a veterinarian group. Many tendons and ligaments provide stability to the canine stifle (knee joint). The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) provides the same support as the anterior…
To advance research in the field of geroscience – which studies the relationship between aging and disease – the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has been awarded a $10.7 million federal grant. The grant brings national recognition to geroscience research at the OU College of Medicine, the academic partner of OU Medicine. Simply getting…
Tulsa’s City Council has raised another tax – this time a 3 percent hike on room stays at the city’s largest hotels. Described as a “Tourism Improvement District,” the tax increase only applies to hotels with more than 110 rooms. City officials predict it will raise more than $2,400,000.00 in new revenues. The extra money…
The Oklahoma State Election Board is encouraging Oklahomans everywhere to make a resolution to get registered and vote. “Whether you just turned 18 or have been eligible to vote for years, now is the time to take an active role in electing our government representatives,” said Paul Ziriax, Secretary of the State Election Board. “2020…
The 25th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show in Branson, Missouri, will be at 7 p.m. February 13 at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Confirmed shows on stage include Shoji Tabuchi, Grand Jubilee, the Hughes Music Show, the SIX show, Comedy Jamboree, The Petersens, Doug Gabriel, Legends In Concert, CJ Newsom’s Classic Country & Comedy…
Pawnee County is one of Oklahoma’s top five counties for opioid overdoses. But a new program is battling that. Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States and Oklahoma is no exception. More than 770 Oklahoma residents died from drug overdoses in 2017. Opioids, including prescriptions, are a particular problem —…
STILLWATER – When the weather is cold and limiting outdoor activities, it is a good time to tackle some house cleaning projects you may have been putting on the back burner. Cleaning out your pantry is a good way to ensure you have only the freshest foods available for your family, said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma…
According to www.smartasset.com, the City of Blackwell has the most available housing in Oklahoma. Blackwell was No. 1 in the list of affordable housing markets in the state. Blackwell, with a medium income of $40,942, has an annual property average of $365. Blackwell had an average mortgage payment of $2,534. Glenpool is the only Tulsa…
Abortion abolitionists from around the country will gather February 11-13 in Oklahoma for the Abolish Abortion OK Conference 2019. Abolitionists from around the country are assembling in Oklahoma to support Senate Bill 13, which criminalizes abortion as murder in Oklahoma. Some of the scheduled speakers are State Sen. Joseph Silk, R-Broken Bow; former legislator Pastor…
More than 5 million people have changed their financial future through (Dave) Ramsey Solutions’ Financial Peace University (FPU). The nine-lesson digital course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. FPU will be in Tulsa at: Victory Church at 7700 South Lewis…