Springing into yard sale season, with a tip on local ordinances

The time is coming, the annual 500 mile yard sale in May and the weeks before and after filled with hopeful shoppers looking for their old but new items from the community.

How to file when taxpayers have incorrect or missing documents

Taxpayers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a federal tax return. Those who haven't received a W-2 or Form 1099 should contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request the missing or corrected documents.

House passes bill to strengthen school bullying policies

From The State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Communications and AffairsA measure aimed at improving school board policies on bullying has been passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Currently, each school board must adopt a policy regarding bullying.

Sending your support to U.S. Military Members

(StatePoint) A simple message of support can go a long way. That’s why to celebrate its 84th birthday, the USO announced its birthday wish is to collect 2 million messages of support this year to honor the more than 2 million people serving in the U.S.

Lawmakers eye tougher sentencing laws

“If someone is going to shoot into my house, I’m scared of them and don’t want them on the street,” Paxton said on the Senate floor.Additions to the 85% crime list would significantly increase prison stays, according to estimates from the Department of Corrections.

Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives to preside over OSU spring commencement

Kyle Hilbert, speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and State Representative for Oklahoma House District 29, will be the speaker at his alma mater’s spring 2025 commencement May 910.

Collins fifth grade student art show

The fifth grade art class at Collins Elementary will be holding an art show. The art will include mixed media and sculptural work of art. The show will be held May 1 - 6 with an opening reception being held on May 1 from 4 6 p.m. at the Bristow Public Library.

Bill to limit youth access to social media passes house

Rep. Chad Caldwell, REnid, on Monday passed legislation in the House that would restrict social media accounts for youth under 16 and require parental consent for minors 16 and 17 years of age.

Board of Education approves controversial Social Studies standards

The Board of Education on Thursday advanced new academic standards for social studies that would require public schools to teach the Bible.