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West Nile virus makes way to OK

West Nile virus makes way to OK

Mosquitoes are making a comeback with the warmer temperatures in our state and county health officials are warning residents about the dangers of West Nile virus.

New initiative to boar through OK's hog of an issue

New initiative to boar through OK's hog of an issue

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The State Department of Agriculture is answering cries for help and providing a brand new service to Oklahomans that will hopefully help with a major problem in our state, feral swine.

They are a menace in all 77 Oklahoma counties.

Agricultural Department spokesperson, Blayne Arthur, said, "Feral hogs know no boundaries. They will eat almost anything. They will tear anything up. They are very aggressive. People should be very cautious if they run to them."

The Agriculture Department tells us wild hogs can double their population in just four months.

They are beginning to encroach on Oklahoma's non-rural areas.

So, the State Department of Agriculture is busy compiling a directory for those with wild swine interests.

More than 500 Oklahomans have applied.

Animal park to host Bryant Square fundraiser

Animal park to host Bryant Square fundraiser

Residents in Edmond might find a zoo in Bryant Square this week for a special fundraising event.

Eagle to be released from WildCare

Eagle to be released from WildCare

An eagle that was hit by a semi truck last year is scheduled to be released into the wild this weekend.

Former tourism director now working for Integris

Former tourism director now working for Integris

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Former state Tourism and Recreation Department Director Hardy Watkins now is working for a health system.  

Integris Health spokeswoman Brooke Cayot says Watkins is the company's new vice president of marketing communications.

Watkins spent five years as the tourism department's leader.

Before that, he worked as the president and CEO of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce and as a director with the Oklahoma City

National Memorial and Museum, among other jobs.

He's also the current chairman of the Edmond Economic Development Authority.

Residents in Edmond to see national symbol

Residents in Edmond to see national symbol

Residents in Edmond will be able to get a glimpse of one of  the nation's symbols this weekend.

Residents can watch national bird at Eagle watch

Residents can watch national bird at Eagle watch

Residents in Edmond will be able to get a glimpse of one of  the nation's symbols this weekend.