Oklahoma Blood Institute knows this summer is different, and it may be a time for staycations or camping trips. Oklahoma Blood Institute needs donors to help rebuild the blood supply in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and is urging healthy adults to take some time to save lives…

Oklahoma youth face health challenges like never before, from the increase in teen vaping to rising rates of obesity. To help tackle these trends, the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) launched the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative to educate Oklahoma teens and help them make in…

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 861 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional deaths on Tuesday. 

Amidst the recent changes created by the pandemic, a small sense of “normal” seems to be returning as the start of schools across the nation creeps closer. While food safety always is key when resuming the process of packing a student’s lunch, new tips and tricks can be employed this year to…

Marvin Novak has farmed in southwest Yukon for decades. At age 85, he still enjoys the process of plowing, planting and patiently waiting for harvest.

Clay Grossnicklaus, Ninnekah, and Cooper Shebester, Alex, were recognized as recipients of the 2020 American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) Incoming Freshman State Scholarship. Grossnicklaus is a freshman at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and Shebe…

Nearly 400 miles of rural interstates in Oklahoma will be shifting up to a maximum speed limit of 75 mph in the coming months. Drivers will only see these changes outside of the major metro areas of these routes, and should pay close attention to safety during this transition.

Chickasha City Manager John Noblitt recently announced the promotion of Leasa Furr to Assistant City Manager.

The Red Rock PFS (Partnership for Success) Program would like the community to be aware of the upcoming International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, August 31, 2020. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 377 additional cases of COVID-19 and one new death on Monday. 

A man from Chickasha died in a rear end collision on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike on Thursday night. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported an additional 747 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths on Friday. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,117 additional cases of COVID-19 and 13 new virus related deaths on Thursday. 

ArtScope looked a little different this year. 

Oklahoma Blood Institute knows this summer is different, and it may be a time for staycations or camping trips. Oklahoma Blood Institute needs donors to help rebuild the blood supply in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and is urging healthy adults to take some time to save lives…

With its students’ health, safety and success always at the forefront, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has implemented actions for the upcoming fall semester intended to minimize the effects of COVID-19 on campus.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 34,623 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported an additional 1,089 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths. 

The deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for Oklahoma’s August 25 Runoff Primary election is Friday, July 31, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said today.

The Oklahoma Food Banks support a proposed bipartisan effort to expand the Universal Charitable Deduction made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill would ensure that Americans who make financial gifts to nonprofits can deduct donations from the…

July may be ending on a rainy note, according to the National Weather Service. 

Two people were seriously injured after an alleged attempt to elude the highway patrol resulted in a crash. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 32,686 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday. 

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma has kicked off the Stamp Out Hunger Virtual Food Drive, presented by Marathon Oil. The drive, which runs through July 31, is held in recognition of the hard work of letter carriers, volunteers and sponsors who have made the National Association of Letter Carriers' (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a success in the past.

McDonald’s will soon require customers who enter the restaurant to wear a face covering. 

NOTE: The Express-Star has corrected a typo. There have been 29,116 cases, not 219,116 cases. 

A deeply divided state school board refused Thursday to mandate statewide safety requirements for districts when they reopen next month.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hosting several regional telephone town hall meetings to present information and get public input on transit services, gaps and unmet needs for seniors and disabled Oklahomans in communities statewide.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported that a man from Tuttle has died from COVID-19. He was in the 50 to 64 age group. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 28,065 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has been working to address some technical issues with their data automation over the last few days.

The state is struggling to track and report new positive COVID-19 cases because they’re using an antiquated system not designed for a pandemic, Oklahoma health officials said Tuesday.

Oklahoma City (July 20, 2020) — The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society will welcome 11 individuals into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame in 2020.