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Sen. Paul Rosino recovered

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It’s been nearly a month since Sen. Paul Rosino was diagnosed with COVID-19 and now he’s helping others who are critically ill with the virus by answering a request from the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) for convalescent plasma. Plasma from those who have recovered from the coronavirus has shown promise for treating others who are…

Less travel, lower demand translates to lower gas prices

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Tulsa gas prices have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.33/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 321 stations. Gas prices in Tulsa are 38 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 112.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The cheapest station in Tulsa is…

Final ‘Doc Blevins and Friends’ to air on April 25 and on May 2

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The final two episodes of the Doc Blevins and Friends radio program will be April 25 and May 2. The broadcast of part one will air on KCFO, AM 970, Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. and repeated at 11 p.m. It can also be heard worldwide live on kcfo.com. Part two of the series…

$20 barrel of oil is a disaster for Oklahoma’s economy

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Economic recovery in the state will be slow through this summer and into the winter, according to economists at Oklahoma State University, who predict that as many as 10,000 jobs could be lost in the energy sector alone. “It’s not a pretty picture,” said Dr. Dan Rickman, a Regents Professor in Economics and a researcher…

Pandemic affects New Life Ranch

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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,…

HUD gives Tulsa $375,293 grant

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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…

Pandemic and propane problems

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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…

Help for state public safety officers

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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…

Some pesticides cause poisoning

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 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…

NASA honors OSU, OU researchers

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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…