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How the Silence and Isolation of the Great Plains Gave Rise to Prairie Madness
Settlers on the Great Plains during the 19th century had one indirect enemy for whom they were in no way prepared: the ...
Prairie birds—including Illinois' bobolink—in steep decline, study says
The dapper black and yellow bobolink likes the Chicago area so much he flies here every spring from South America—a journey ...
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Paint & Play to raise autism awareness
For the third year, a Paint & Play event intended to raise awareness about Autism will be held in Lawton.It will take place Saturday at the Great ...
‘Van Gogh of the Plains’ revealed the beauty of Kansas through his art
The Swedish painter shaped how the rest of the world viewed the hills and streams of Kansas, and the mountains of Colorado.
Community event for parents with children on the spectrum coming soon
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - There is a community event coming on May 3, for parents with children on the spectrum. The event ...
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Prairie birds — including Illinois’ dapper bobolink — in steep decline, study says
The dapper black and yellow bobolink likes the Chicago area so much he flies here every spring from South America — a journey of about 6,000 miles. By no means depleted, the plucky visitor goes ...
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Ranchers form alliance to protect declining bird species found in just 5 states, including Oklahoma
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Landowner Alliance aims to earn money while preserving habitat for the endangered bird.
‘The people being punished are the people that need help the most’: Washington joins lawsuit against cuts to AmeriCorps
The Phoenix Conservancy, a Pullman-based nonprofit organization that restores endangered ecosystems on the Palouse, the Great ...
Lawton-native Cyndi Munson to hold rally in hometown as she enters race for Oklahoma governor
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson is returning to her hometown of Lawton for a rally.