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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 20, 2018) – After a wildfire, the safety of water and food as well as medications are at the top of the priority list for affected families.
Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire
Go green when you clean

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The phrase "clean green" has nothing to do with the cleanliness of your money. But it is a call to be more mindful of the products you use to tidy your humble abode.

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Fireplace and wood stove safety

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing better than a roaring fire to chase away the chill. To take full advantage of the cozy warmth, be sure to follow a few common sense precautions to cut the risk of a home

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OSU researchers earn $600,000 USDA grant to study sediment in Fort Cobb watershed

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

A team of Oklahoma State University researchers is set to study the best strategies for safeguarding water supplies in Oklahoma and the Midwest after earning a U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant totaling

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Parents can help curb school drop out

Mon, Dec 9, 2013

While the holiday season can bring lots of good cheer, it is also a time of year when some Oklahoma students may be on the verge of making the unhappy decision to drop out of school.

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Know your winter weather terms

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – With major winter storms bearing down on Oklahoma, understanding which weather terms mean what will give you the traction you need to safely survive the season.

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More than three little piggies running loose in Oklahoma

Wed, Dec 4, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – They do not build their houses out of straw, sticks or bricks, but feral hogs have found a home in Oklahoma.

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Federal energy efficiency tax credits ending in 2013

Tue, Dec 3, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – If you are planning to do some home improvements to make your home more energy efficient, now is the time to take action. Multiple federal energy efficiency tax credits are set to expire permanently at the end of the year.

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Pheasant numbers up, a little

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

The numbers are promising, at least up from last year, giving Oklahoma pheasant hunters something to look forward to when the season opens Dec. 1.

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Bucks on the move for opening weekend

Fri, Nov 22, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Bucks have only one thing on their minds this time of year, and it is not the person sitting in the tree stand with a rifle pointed squarely in their direction.

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Watch your wallet during hectic shopping season

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Not everyone will be filled with the holiday spirit in the coming months. That is one reason to remember to safeguard your wallet while hunting for those perfect gifts for friends and family.

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