High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), aka “Bird Flu,” a severe disease in poultry, has now impacted poultry in over 30 U.S. states. Oklahoma officials confirmed that bird flu has infected a commercial poultry operation in Sequoyah County, where the entire flock was euthanized and buried. The…
The Oklahoma City Zoo has proudly announced that its female chimpanzee, Nia (14), is pregnant. Nia’s baby is anticipated to be born later this fall. This will be the second offspring for Nia. “Any birth is exciting at the Zoo, but one for an endangered species is significant and thrilling for us…
A native Oklahoman and Canadian County resident, historian Dee Cordry’s latest book, “Children of White Thunder Legacy of a Cheyenne Family 1830-2020,” is drawing long-overdue attention to a subject often hidden or misrepresented. Released in April, Cordry’s book details 190 years of Cheyenne…
Americans are now entering uncharted, revolutionary territory. They may witness things over the next five months that once would have seemed unimaginable. Until the Ukrainian conflict, we had never witnessed a major land war inside Europe directly involving a nuclear power. In desperation, In…
As we experienced two weeks ago across the Fifth Congressional District, storm season has officially arrived. I have been thinking of and praying for the people of Seminole and Pottawatomie Counties and throughout Oklahoma as they work to recover and rebuild from the destructive tornadoes. My staff…
Evalyn Fondevilla Welch, Hollie Kenny, and Andreya Kirk recently completed their Junior Girl Scout Bronze Award Project. They are three of nine scouts in Junior Girl Scout Troop 5309. A fifth grader who attends Canyon Ridge Intermediate School in Mustang, Welch is 11 years old. Along with Kenny…
Guest pianist Peter Miyamoto joins current and returning Brightmusic musicians to take a turn at different musical combinations through four concerts June 10, 12, 13, and 14 at our pre-pandemic venue: St. Paul’s Cathedral in downtown Oklahoma City. This festival juxtaposes works from Mozart’s time…
Dr. Randy Grellner -- last candidate (in a field of 13) to file for the Republican nomination to fill the remaining four years in the term of U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, who is leaving just two years after reelection – formally launched his campaign from his home base in Cushing a few days ago. At…
Seven games into the season, the Mustang boy’s soccer team looked like they were already done. With a 2-5 record, they didn’t resemble the squad that had made it to the 6A semifinals the year before. But somehow the Broncos turned it around and won 10 of their next 11 games and found themselves…
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Membership Luncheon on Thurs., May 12, at 10 W. Main Event Center. New Chamber members were recognized. And lunch was served. The guest speaker was City of Yukon City Manager Tammy Kretchmar, who gave the State of the City Address. Kretchmar said for…
Yukon Public Schools (YPS) high school graduation will take place May 20. But 18-year-old Calvin Holman IV offi-cially graduated on May 13. Initially, the senior and his family were in fully preparation mode for the usual graduation festivities on May 20. And Holman, who has attended Yukon Public…
The Oklahoma City Zoo has proudly announced that its female chimpanzee, Nia (14), is pregnant. Nia’…
A native Oklahoman and Canadian County resident, historian Dee Cordry’s latest book, “Children of…
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Membership Luncheon on Thurs., May 12, at 10 W. Main…
High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), aka “Bird Flu,” a severe disease in poultry, has now impacted poultry in over 30 U.S. states. Oklahoma officials confirmed that bird flu has infected a commercial poultry operation in Sequoyah County, where the entire flock was euthanized and buried. The facility is being cleaned and disinfected. As well, officials are monitoring backyard poultry producers in that county.
The Oklahoma City Zoo has proudly announced that its female chimpanzee, Nia (14), is pregnant. Nia’s baby is anticipated to be born later this fall. This will…
The Good Fight Church, 500 E. Main Street in Yukon, is showing Jesus in a tangible way and establishing unity in the community, by hosting its 7th annual…
Guest pianist Peter Miyamoto joins current and returning Brightmusic musicians to take a turn at different musical combinations through four concerts June 10,…
Americans are now entering uncharted, revolutionary territory. They may witness things over the next five months that once would have seemed unimaginable.…
As we experienced two weeks ago across the Fifth Congressional District, storm season has officially arrived. I have been thinking of and praying for the…
Evalyn Fondevilla Welch, Hollie Kenny, and Andreya Kirk recently completed their Junior Girl Scout Bronze Award Project. They are three of nine scouts in…