Oklahoma agriculture agency monitors confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas, N.M.

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June 9, 2026

Oklahoma agriculture agency monitors confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas, N.M.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry is monitoring multiple confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the screwworm is an invasive species whose larvae infest the open wounds of livestock and other mammals.

The USDA also said NWS is not contagious and does not spread directly from animals to people or from person to person.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture (ODAFF) said the pest feeds on living tissue and can infect livestock, pets, wildfowl, and people, but the pest does not impact Oklahoma’s food supply.

ODAFF has travel restrictions in place for species traveling from state to state and infected zones:

Any species traveling from an infested state, but not an infested zone, can enter Oklahoma with a CVI that includes a statement “All animals in shipment do not originate from or transit through a NWS Infested Zone.”
Any species that originates from an infested zone will need to meet the movement requirements for the state of origin, obtain a permit from the Oklahoma State Veterinarian’s office, and have a CVI that states “all animals listed were individually inspected and found free of wounds.”

ODAFF said if you suspect a case, contact the State Veterinarian’s office at 405-522-6141, your County OSU Extension Educator, or veterinarian.

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Early voting begins this week ahead of June 16 primary election in Oklahoma

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June 8, 2026

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Early voting begins this week ahead of June 16 primary election in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA (KXII) – Early voting for the Oklahoma primary election begins this week.

Voters can cast early ballots at local county election boards starting on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A list of early voting locations can be found here.

Election day is next Tuesday, June 16.

Oklahoma voters will decide on a new governor as Gov. Kevin Stitt approaches the end of his final term.

In this election, Oklahomans will also choose party nominees for the U.S. Senate ahead of the Senate election in Oklahoma on November 3.

Five Republicans, five Democrats, and two Independents are running in the primary to fill the vacant seat left by Markwayne Mullin’s departure to lead Homeland Security.

State Question 832, proposing to raise the minimum wage statewide, is also up for a vote this year.

For registration and voting information, visit the Oklahoma voter portal.

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Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz: June 7, 2026

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June 8, 2026

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Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz: June 7, 2026

After Dayton Tockey’s dramatic game-winning home run helped send Oklahoma to the Super Regionals, his mother, Kristi Gilpin, sat down with Evan Kamikow to discuss the unforgettable moment, the emotional roller coaster of the season, and the Sooners’ quest for Omaha.

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Disaster emergency declared for multiple counties in eastern Oklahoma following floods

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June 7, 2026

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Disaster emergency declared for multiple counties in eastern Oklahoma following floods

TULSA, Okla. –

Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Sunday, declaring a disaster emergency for Creek, Okfuskee, and Tulsa counties following damage caused by floods in parts of eastern Oklahoma.

“The State and local emergency managers continue to assess damage after significant flooding in eastern Oklahoma,” said Governor Stitt. “Keep an eye out for neighbors that might need help. Thank you to the first responders who are working quickly to clear roads and keep Oklahomans safe.”

This executive order will activate the State Emergency Operations Plan, which directs state agencies to make resources available to protect those impacted. These efforts will be coordinated by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency

Anyone with a home or business impacted by damage should report damage at damage.ok.gov.

The governor said additional counties are still being assessed and may be added to the declaration.

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