CHOCTAW COUNTY –– The body of an unidentified white male was recovered Sunday, south of the Hugo Dam on Kiamichi River. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the body was located around 6:30 p.m.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has identified its first probable case of monkeypox and is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm the infection in a central Oklahoma resident with recent international travel to a country with confirmed cases.

Mental illness and the family Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and happen to someone else. In fact, mental disorders are common and widespread.

OKLAHOMA CITY – OSDH understands the difficulties the current infant formula shortage is causing in our state. While we are unable to become directly involved in the supply-chain process, we will try to keep Oklahomans up-to-date on how to find resources and updates as they become available from the federal government and manufacturers.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The governor this week signed into a law a bill that exempts from personal property taxes livestock used to support a family, beginning in January 2023. House Bill 1682, by Rep.

¶ Leaving them alone is best course in most cases Springtime in Oklahoma is when people commonly come across newborn and young wildlife. Newborn rabbits, squirrels, deer and birds easily appeal to most people’s senses of care and compassion.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry lifted the statewide ban on poultry exhibitions, public sales and swap meet bans. May 31 marked 30 days since the last confirmed case of HPAI in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma legislature adjourned their 2022 regular session sine die (Latin for with no appointed date for resumption.) on Friday, May 31. The state constitution requires legislative regular session end by the last Friday in May. Lawmakers are still in ‘special’ session to consider how to spend the $1.87 billion in federal Coronavirus relief funds (federal tax dollars) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Reportedly, there are $17.8 billion in requests from Oklahoma agencies, municipalities, and other organizations.

Happy Birthday to Christie Hood (June 8) and Donnie Knight (June 12)! 2022 4-H Summer Day Camps for ages 8-12 will be held each Wednesday in June from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chances for showers and thunderstorms will be 30% through Thursday night as a front moves through the area and any of these have the potential to become severe across the state, so keep up with the latest information. Don’t forget that for only $10 a month you can get my newsletter seven days a week and stay updated on all severe weather threats that you need to know about to keep your family safe from wildfires to severe storms year round. Drop me an email to weather1@charter.net.