Gov. Fallin Signs Bill to Help Tackle Oklahoma's Opioid Abuse Epidemic
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today signed Senate Bill (SB) 1078, the first piece of legislation recommended by the Oklahoma Commission on Opioid Abuse.
SB 1078 adds fentanyl, a powerful opioid, to the list of drugs eligible for a felony trafficking...
04/09/2018
Regular Meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Health
For Release ' April 9, 2018 ' Tony Sellars, Office of Communications ' 405/271-5601
The Oklahoma State Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 10 Agenda for the meeting follows:
Regular Meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Health...
04/09/2018
Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds
STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 9, 2018) It is a longstanding recommendation from Oklahoma State University to cow-calf producers: Write down twin births of calves while they are still nursing the cow.
04/09/2018
Firefighting Resources Reduced As Fire Danger Improves
The combination of extremely dry fuels and anticipated weather conditions prompted the need for additional resources to assist Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) and firefighters across the state with wildland fire response. For three weeks, that additional assistance has been...
04/09/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 4-9-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
I-44 narrows at I-40 Monday night
The right lane of eastbound I-44 (runs northbound) (mm 120B) will be closed between I-40 (mm 147) and N.W. 10th St. (mm 121) from 7 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday for pavement repairs.
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04/09/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 4-9-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) narrowed at Sheridan Rd.
The left lanes of east and westbound US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) are closed at Sheridan Rd. until mid-May for a bridge deck rehabilitation project....
04/08/2018
I-235 opens more than half a day early after railroad bridge removal
Drivers should use caution due to southbound lane shift
Northbound and southbound I-235 is now open between N. 36th St. and I-44 after the removal of the 50-year-old BNSF railroad bridge over the interstate. The contractor closed the interstate at 7 p.m. Friday and...
04/07/2018
WINTER WEATHER: Highway Conditions Alert 4-7-18 - 7 a.m.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews in central, east central, western, northwestern, southwestern and northeastern Oklahoma are treating some slick spots on highway bridges and overpasses. This includes the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas.?? Crews are reporting...
04/07/2018
WINTER WEATHER: Highway Conditions Alert 4-7-18 - 4 p.m.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews report highways and bridges are clear statewide. This will be the last update for this weather event.
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REMEMBER during snowy and icy conditions, motorists are asked to:
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04/07/2018
WINTER WEATHER: Highway Conditions Alert 4-7-18 - 11 a.m.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews continue to treat highways and bridges in central, east central, eastern and parts of southeastern Oklahoma. Highways in Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Pontotoc, Okfuskee, McClain, Garvin, and Lincoln counties are reported as...
OSU Ferguson Family Dairy Center upgrades a labor of love
STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 5, 2018) What started as a love story at Oklahoma State University now stands to be a match made in heaven for the dairy industry throughout Oklahoma and the region.
04/06/2018
I-40 narrows in Seminole, Okfuskee counties Monday
These projects are weather permitting
Drivers can expect the following I-40 lane closures in Seminole and Okfuskee counties Monday for overhead sign maintenance.
I-40 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between US-377/SH-99 (mm 200) and three miles...
04/06/2018
US-412 closed near I-35 in Noble County due to accident
*** As of 5:15 p.m.***
Eastbound US-412 is closed just west of I-35 in Noble County due to an accident and damage to an overhead sign. Repairs are expected to take several hours. Drivers must use an alternate route.
04/06/2018
FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 4-6-18 as of 9 p.m.
The following highways are impacted by high water:
OKMULGEE COUNTY
US-75A is now OPEN at the railroad underpass on the north side of Beggs.??
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REMEMBER during flooding conditions, motorists are reminded:
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Don't drive around barricades if...
04/06/2018
FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 4-6-18 as of 4 p.m.
The following highways are impacted by high water:
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SH-80 is OPEN 4 miles west of Hulbert (around the Wildwood Area)
OKMULGEE COUNTY
US-75A is CLOSED at the railroad underpass on the north side of Beggs.??
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REMEMBER during...
04/06/2018
US-283 closes in Shattuck in Ellis County next week for railroad work
US-283 will be closed to through traffic between US-412/SH-15 and US-60/SH-51 in Shattuck in Ellis County from 7 a.m. Tues., April 10 to 5 p.m. Wed., April 11 for railroad work by BNSF Railway.??
For more information, contact BNSF Railway at 800-795-2673.
04/06/2018
OKC Traffic Advisory 4-6-18
The projects below are weather permitting:
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I-235 to close between N. 36th St., I-44 this weekend for bridge removal
Northbound and southbound I-235 will be closed between N. 36th St. and I-44 from 7 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday for removal of the...
04/06/2018
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 4-6-18
The projects below are all weather permitting:
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US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) narrowed at Sheridan Rd.
The left lanes of east and westbound US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) are closed at Sheridan Rd. until mid-May for a bridge deck...
04/06/2018
US-70 closes near Waurika in Jefferson County Monday for railroad work
US-70 will be closed to through traffic just west of US-81 near Waurika in Jefferson County for railroad maintenance by the Union Pacific Railroad from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday. Traffic will detoured onto SH-65 to SH-53 to US-81. Drivers should plan extra time in this...