Many Oklahomans may have lost important items in the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, including documents that may be needed when applying for disaster assistance.If vital ...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) was formed with the primary mission of ensuring the voices of Oklahomans are heard when it comes to developing better policies which benefit the childr...

The 17th-century French philosopher René Descartes famously said, “I think, therefore I am.” What Descartes meant by that was that he knew he existed because he was conscious of himself, which is what...

Kathi Appelt, American writer of books for children and young adults, celebrates her birth date as July 6, 1954, in Fayetteville, N.C.Her dad was in the Army and a member of the 82nd Airborne. Kathi c...

There’s a quote about the importance of setting goals that says, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” You probably have dreams about retirement, vacations, hobbies and...

The very thing that you dread and fear can keep you keep thinking about it. A lot, in fact. And that constant thinking can give way to obsessive anxiety. And then the obsessive anxiety and fear begin ...

Oklahoma’s eviction laws are among the most lenient in the nation.With the sixth-highest rate of evictions in the United States, Oklahoma evicts tenants at a significantly faster rate than most of the...

We at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) extend our deepest condolences to families tragically impacted by the recent flooding in Texas.Flooding along the Guadalupe River early Friday ca...

Quote; “I have been accused of being too hard on my sons. I totally disagree. Undisciplined boys become undisciplined men. Undisciplined men are found in prisons, hospitals and graveyards.” - Steve Ha...

If you’re planning to retire within the next few years - or you’ve recently retired - market volatility may feel especially unsettling. After years of saving and planning, you’re now entering a stage ...

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Over the past month, I have highlighted portions of the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” as passed by the U.S House of Representatives.Currently, the bill is under consideration by the U.S. Senate, but si...

We’re getting close to the 4th of July, our national Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain...

Sick and tired of trying to teach little Johnny how to be potty trained, instead of leaving a tell-tale path of stain everywhere he goes? Exhausted from the constant battle to teach your two little wa...

Last week, we began to look at the research findings of two neurophysicians who conducted extensive research studying the relationship between human consciousness and “the persistent, particularly hum...

• First Family Federal Credit Union held its 49th annual meeting at the Henryetta High School auditorium.---• Flames and smoke could be seen on the roof of the Anchor Glass Company building in Henryet...

Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) examines the voting records of members of the Oklahoma Legislature to determine how child-friendly each lawmaker’s record is.From that nonpa...

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of sky-high rate in...

Some financial decisions can be challenging - like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments,...

You think that bold firefighters hold no fear in their bones when they rush into a red-hot cauldron of fire that was once a high-rise building? That police officers run have no fear inside as they run...