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Jump Back to Jump's Day looks to boost rural tourism
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (1163+ words) FAIRFAX, Okla. " A small-town nonprofit in Osage County is working to bring people back together " and boost rural tourism " with a daylong celebration rooted in local history. Leaders with Friends of Fairfax say their mission goes beyond hosting events. The…...
Oklahoma cancer survivor urges caution as lawmakers advance Medicaid changes | News
2+ week, 2+ day ago (971+ words) TULSA, Okla. " A Tulsa-area cancer survivor is speaking out as Oklahoma lawmakers move forward with legislation that could reshape the state's Medicaid expansion program, known as Sooner Care. The debate centers around two measures, HB 4440 and HJR 1067, that would ultimately…...
Local physician launches private practice centered on prevention, patient relationships
1+ day, 15+ min ago (728+ words) TULSA, Okla. " Oklahoma ranks 49th in the nation for health system performance, leaving many residents struggling to access timely care. Dr. Benjamin Greiner says he is working to change that. Greiner, physician and owner of Greiner Internal Medicine, operates an MDVIP-affiliated…...
OK German Shepherd Rescue updates program finding dogs homes with veterans
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (734+ words) TULSA, Okla." The Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue (OKGSR) updated their program that finds rescue dogs forever homes with veterans called OKGSR Battle Buddies. According to the organization, the program evaluates and chooses eligible rescues for the program from among their…...
Chouteau Middle School named 2025 School of Distinction
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (615+ words) CHOUTEAU, Okla. " The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) announced that Chouteau Middle School has been recognized as a 2025 School of Distinction. The AMLE Schools of Distinction program honors schools that exemplify best practices in middle level education while guiding…...
Pauls Valley High School crowns Principal Kirk Moore prom king | News
1+ week, 4+ day ago (552+ words) PAULS VALLEY, Okla. " It's been over a week since Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore was'injured while apprehending a possible school shooter'and his students have chosen to honor him for his swift action in keeping them safe.' Pauls Valley…...
Skiatook Paws & Claws Animal Rescue to hold Puppy Palooza at Tulsa State Fair
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (387+ words) TULSA, Okla. " The Skiatook Paws & Claws Animal Rescue will be in Tulsa tonight at the Tulsa State Fair for a Puppy Palooza. They will be at their booth from 6-8 p. m. and will have several puppies there to hold, snuggle and even…...
Good News: Local rescue helps dog who couldn't open its mouth
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (639+ words) Meet Dodge, he's happy and playful and you would never know he's struggled. "When I first met him, I was so sad. I thought he must be in pain, he's not. He's very happy. He's learned to make due with…...
New Saint Francis program brings hospital-grade treatment into patients" homes
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (653+ words) TULSA, Okla. " A new program designed to bring hospital-level care to patients at home is on its way, courtesy of Saint Francis Health System." "This program expands where hospital-level care can happen for the right patients," said Dr. Cliff Robertson,…...
Youth Advisory Board helping shape Oklahoma's child welfare system using personal experiences
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1318+ words) Oklahoma DHS' new Youth Advisory Board is helping shape Oklahoma's child welfare system drawing from their personal experiences in foster care to make suggestions on how the agency can improve. OKLAHOMA CITY " The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is turning…...