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Provided by the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Oklahoma State University Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched in 2022 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and partnering with National Wild Turkey Federation, Turkeys For Tomorrow, and private landowners to address wild turkey population dynamics. Following is a summary of recent study activities.

STILLWATER. – Students at Oklahoma State University are well-versed in attending classes, taking notes and test preparation. Still, some may need assistance with developing skills in food preparation, healthy cooking techniques, food safety and nutrition.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Farm award has been presented to the owner of a Washita County farm.

NORTHEAST Fort Gibson: January 20. Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 35°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie slow on hair jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, docks, and main lake. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and shad below the dam, channels, main lake, and points. Paddlefish slow snagging below the dam. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.

AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall focused on the new tax credit available for qualifying unpaid family caregivers, the Caring for Caregivers Act, on February 1 at 10 a.m. CST.

Western Technology Center- Burns Flat honored students during a recent Awards Assembly to recognize students who had perfect attendance during the Fall semester, and recognizing students with an Outstanding Attitude and/ or achieving the Outstanding Student Award per training program. Burns Flat awarded 128 students with a Perfect Attendance Award. Keep up the good work students!

Billy Arthur Lemmon Jr., 60, of Sayre, Oklahoma was born on September 25, 1963 in Sentinel, Oklahoma. He is the son of Billy Arthur and Artie Mae (Newton) Lemmon. He went to walk the golden streets of Heaven on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Elk City Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family.

John Charles (J.C.) was born to Dan and Goldie (York) Spitzer on August 24, 1932 at the homesteaded family farm near Berlin, Oklahoma. He passed away on January 18, 2024 having been surrounded by family and friends.

Once again, the Elk City Kiwanis Club will be hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year, their Kids Karnival. It will take place on Feb. 2nd and 3rd, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Elk City Civic Center. Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the door, cash only. They are $25 for 50 tickets, which will be accepted at all of the game booths.

Elk City woman charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, knowingly maintaining a home for keeping or selling controlled dangerous substances, and violation of the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act

A 47-year-old Sayre man is being held on a $2,500 bond after being charged with a felony count of bringing contraband into a jail.