Gov. Fallin Lifts Burn Ban
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Due to significant rainfall in Oklahoma's Panhandle, Governor Mary Fallin today issued a proclamation canceling the burn ban that was in effect for Texas and Cimarron counties.
'Oklahoma Forestry Services will continue to monitor wildland...
06/26/2018
Gov. Fallin Statement on Voters Passing Medical Marijuana Ballot Issue
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin tonight issued the following statement after unofficial election results show Oklahoma voters passed State Question 788, which legalizes the licensed use, sale, and growth of marijuana for medicinal purposes:
'I respect the...
06/26/2018
OSDH Issues Statement on Passage of State Question 788
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has worked for the past three months to develop a framework for implementing the requirements of SQ 788. Now that Oklahoma voters have approved the measure, OSDH is confident that we are ready to meet those requirements by the...
06/26/2018
National HIV Testing Day is June 27
National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday, June 27, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 to get tested at least once in their life as part of their routine health care. People with certain risk factors should get...
06/26/2018
Governor Mary Fallin Lifts Burn Ban
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR MARY FALLINFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 26, 2018OKLAHOMA CITY Due to significant rainfall in Oklahoma's Panhandle, Governor Mary Fallin today issued a proclamation??canceling the burn ban that was in effect for Texas and Cimarron counties.'Oklahoma...
06/26/2018
US-377 and SH-22 closed through Tishomingo in Johnston County Saturday
North- and southbound US-377/N. Kemp St. and east- and westbound??SH-22/Main St. will be closed from Ward St. to N. Chisholm Ave. through Tishomingo in Johnston County from 9:45-11 a.m. on Saturday for a special event.
A local detour will be marked and follow N. Chisholm...
06/26/2018
I-35 narrows between Norman and Goldsby Wednesday
This project is weather permitting.
I-35 narrows between Norman and Goldsby Wednesday
Southbound I-35 will be narrowed to one lane between SH-9 exit (mm 106) just south of Norman and SH-74/N. Adkins Hill Rd./N. Main St. near Goldsby (mm 104) in McClain County from...
06/26/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 6-26-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
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I-35 narrows to one lane at 33rd St. nightly, speed limit reduced
Drivers can expect lengthy delays and heavy congestion or use an alternate route??through summer 2018 for an ongoing I-35 pavement rehabilitation...
06/26/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 6-26-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-75/US-64/SH-51 bridge project on Inner Dispersal Loop (SE corner IDL) ; Cincinnati Ave. ramp closes tonight
As part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project, scheduled to complete in summer 2018, drivers...
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for April Wildfires
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state's request for disaster assistance for five counties impacted by wildfires that occurred April 11-20.
The approval means federal funding...
06/25/2018
Oklahomans Will Have Two Carriers on the Federal Marketplace in 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Oklahomans who buy their health insurance through the federal marketplace will have a choice between two insurers in 2019. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Medica both submitted Qualified Health Plan applications, along with rates, for certification....
06/25/2018
Additional OKC Traffic Advisory 6-25-18
***As of 6:15 a.m.***
Eastbound I-44 narrows at N. Kelley Ave. due to accident
The right lane of eastbound I-44 is closed between N. Kelley Ave. (mm 128B) and N. Martin Luther King Ave. (mm 129) due to an accident. The closure likely is expected to continue into the...
06/25/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 6-25-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-35 narrows to one lane at 122nd St. nightly, speed limit reduced
Drivers can expect lengthy delays and heavy congestion or use an alternate route??through summer 2018 for an ongoing I-35 pavement rehabilitation project...
06/25/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 6-25-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
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US-75/US-64/SH-51 bridge project on Inner Dispersal Loop (SE corner IDL) ; Cincinnati Ave. ramp closes tonight
As part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project, scheduled to complete in summer 2018,...
06/24/2018
SH-3 closed east of Ada due to downed power line
*** As of 6 p.m.***
SH-3 is closed east of Ada at the SH-99 exit to Fittstown in Pontotoc County due to a downed power line. Motorists may detour to SH-99 and are advised to avoid the area.
06/24/2018
I-44 ramp to I-35 closed, I-35 narrowed near Wilshire Blvd. for bridge repair
***As of 7:30 p.m.***
The eastbound I-44 ramp to southbound I-35 is closed and southbound I-35 is narrowed to one lane between just south of Wilshire Blvd. (mm 134) and N.E. 50th St. (mm 132A) for repair of a 2-inch by 2-inch hole in the southbound I-35 bridge over N.E....
06/24/2018
I-235 narrows at N. 36th St. due to heavy rain
***As of 2:15 p.m.***
Northbound I-235 is narrowed to one lane between N. 36th St. and I-44 due to heavy rain. Crews are closely monitoring the work zone and will proactively close the interstate if water rises fast enough to potentially cause flooding. Ramps remain open...
06/24/2018
Westbound I-44 closed at May Ave. due to accident
***As of 7:30 a.m.***
Westbound I-44 (turns south) is closed until further notice between May Ave. (mm 124) and N.E. 23rd St. (mm 122) due to an accident. Motorists may continue westbound at the exit to SH-66/39th Expressway or exit to SH-74/Lake Hefner Parkway. Drivers...