CHOCTAW COUNTY –– Two Choctaw County residents were airlifted to a Texas hospital Monday afternoon after a motorcycle accident on Hwy. 70, approximately one mile west of Hugo.

Sharp and critical words flowed from the recent Oklahoma Independent Stock Growers Association board meeting. Board members are cautioning, “Meat buyer beware.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the extension of more than a dozen flexibilities ensuring participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) continue receiving the food and health support they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

STILLWATER –– Harmful algal blooms are a growing problem in water across the nation, but OSU researchers may have one piece of the solution thanks to groundbreaking research and new funding. OSU is one of seven institutions that won $6,487,188 in funding from the U.S.

Each year Oklahomans are greeted in late September by some of the most beautiful weather on the planet. Mornings and evenings are incredibly refreshing and mid-day temperatures remind us of the breezy shores of Hawaii.

MUSKOGEE — United States Attorney Brian J. Kuester today announced the results of the August and September 2020 Federal Grand Juries.

26 Hugo Lake invites everyone to come join in a clean-up day around the river and lake. Participants are welcome to help out in their favorite park, camping area or fishing hole. At the Overlook, there will be a Trash Bag Trade-In with prizes for your clean up efforts.

Boswell Public Schools recently received new playground equipment. The equipment is part of a grant. The children absolutely love it! The students burst through the doors and run full blast right to it. When you look out to watch, you can’t help but smile.

After a rainy start to the week, things should start improving on Wednesday and from Thursday through Saturday, we are looking great with sunshine and warmer temperatures.

Officials with the Oklahoma State Election Board cautioned voters about a mailing from a Tulsa based organization, “OKVOTE,” after state and county election offices received several complaints from voters this week.