Tag: Oklahoma
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Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to Four More States as Investigation Continues
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have expanded a multistate foodborne illness investigation after confirming cyclospora cases in four additional states. The outbreak, which has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Those states join Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, bringing the total…
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Oklahoma horse tests positive for EHV 1 in Wagoner County
Oklahoma animal health officials are monitoring a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 involving a barrel racing horse in eastern Oklahoma. An 8 year old Quarter Horse mare located in Wagoner County tested positive for EHV 1 on May 12 after developing neurological symptoms earlier this month. Officials say the mare first showed signs…
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Jason Boland & The Stragglers Set to Headline “Dance Under the Stars” at Cavalcade Rodeo
Apr 30, 2026 Red Dirt royalty is heading back to Pawhuska this summer as Jason Boland & The Stragglers take the stage for the 80th Annual Cavalcade Rodeo. The band is scheduled to perform for the “Dance Under the Stars” series on Friday, July 17, 2026. The concert will take place at the Osage County…
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Turnpike Troubadours and Red Clay Strays Announce Major 2026 Tour Expansion
TULSA, OK — Fresh off their headlining appearances at Stagecoach and Stillwater’s recent stadium shows, the Turnpike Troubadours and The Red Clay Strays have both unveiled massive expansion plans for their 2026 tours. The Turnpike Troubadours have added dozens of dates to their Wild America Tour, extending their run into late October with new stops…
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USDA Declares 56 Oklahoma Counties Natural Disaster Areas
Apr 23, 2026The USDA has issued a Secretarial natural disaster designation for 56 Oklahoma counties following months of persistent, extreme drought. The move opens access to emergency loans for farmers and ranchers struggling with stunted forages and declining wheat prospects. Current reports show that 48% of the state’s winter wheat is now rated in poor to very…
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Wildfires Ravage Plains, Relief Efforts Mobilize for Producers
Wildfires across Nebraska and Oklahoma are continuing to impact rural communities, with multiple large fires burning across pastureland, timber and agricultural operations, prompting evacuations and widespread damage. In Nebraska, several major fires have combined to create one of the most significant wildfire events in state history. The Cottonwood Fire in central Nebraska has burned more…