Meat processing plants grow with local consumer demand
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STILLWATER, Okla. – As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand.
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Free webinars to discuss parasite control in cattle
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STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State University Extension Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series will continue webinar presentations this month on navigating new guidelines and parasite control.
Future of Work Summit to explore ever-changing landscape of work
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Keynote speakers Stephen Dubner and Scott Klososky to headline events at OKC Convention Center (STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 4, 2023) — The inaugural Oklahoma State University Future of Work Summit will be Thursday, Aug.
OSU, NOC researchers awarded NSF funds to study rural resilience
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The U.S. National Science Foundation has invested $56 million in 11 projects, spanning a total of 21 institutions in 19 jurisdictions, through NSF’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) including Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College.
Trump co-defendants arraigned on superseding charges in Mar-a-Lago documents case
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Former President Trump’s two co-defendants were arraigned Thursday in a Florida court on additional charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Body man Walt Nauta pleaded not guilty to additional charges stemming from an alleged plot to destroy surveillance footage from Trump’s oceanfront resort home after prosecutors issued a subpoena for the video.
Ecuador declares state of emergency after assassination of presidential candidate
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Troops deployed across Ecuador on Thursday to enforce a state of emergency as six people accused of plotting the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are due to appear before a judge.
Virgin Galactic is set to fly first private tourists to space
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Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. is poised to launch its first private space tourists on Thursday morning, the company’s second commercial spaceflight and a long-awaited milestone in founder Richard Branson’s quest to build a “spaceline for Earth.”
Ukraine navy seeks to reopen Black Sea ports shut for month
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Ukraine laid out temporary Black Sea routes for ships that are willing to navigate waters threatened by Russia, as it seeks to reclaim control over its maritime trade. The initiative will focus on allowing ships to exit three deep-sea Ukrainian ports, the Navy said in a statement on Facebook.
Broadband providers raise coverage concerns over millions in relief funding
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Millions in broadband funding could be further delayed after some companies and board members raised concerns about duplicating efforts in areas of Oklahoma already served by internet service providers.
Happenings & Announcements
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VISION SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED BY THE PONCA CITY NOON LIONS When: Second Monday of every month. Where: Fellowship Hall at the First Christian Church, Ponca City, OK 74604 When: August 14, 2023 at 10 am Details: Join us at the new location, 210 N 5th St.