Fun is more than childs' play. Indeed, there is much to be said in favor of adults having some fun. Health experts say recreation brings balance to people's lives and is imperative for health and well-being. The University of Utah Health says research indicates that people are cognitively stimulated, more creative, energized, and relaxed with regular recreation, especially when leisure time is enjoyed outdoors in nature.
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Protecting the planet is a year-round responsibility, and that obligation is emphasized each April 22 when the world celebrates Earth Day. In 1969, an oil spill in California killed thousands of sea animals and contributed to significant ocean pollution. This environmental disaster inspired Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes to establish Earth Day in 1970 as a global event to raise awareness about environmental issues.
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The month of April has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in April 1925.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board is preparing to give out a new round of grants to statewide applicants. Soon, local governments will be able to take a bid at $29 million designated to address the opioid crisis.
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Most months, nearly breaking an all-time tornado record would dominate Oklahoma’s weather headlines. However, March 2025 will be remembered for a different kind of disaster—one of the worst wildfire outbreaks in state history, overshadowing all else.
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Two high school juniors from the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) service area have been awarded an all-expense- paid, week-long trip to Washington, D.C., as Youth Tour Leadership Experience Scholarship winners. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), this incredible opportunity will take place from June 13th to 19th, 2025.
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